FEBC Global

1971-2015

Campus Crusade for Christ

Home Church – Cornerstone Bible Church, Mountain Lake, MN

                Darrel Heide began ministry in 1971 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and spent his entire missionary career with Campus Crusade for Christ, later known as Cru, doing campus ministry with CCC, filling various positions with the International School of Theology, developing leaders with Here’s Life Inner City ministry, and helping to establish and grow the International School Project. In March 2015, he transitioned to Affiliate Staff Status with Cru/ISP, making him a self-supported volunteer while continuing in this ministry.

                Darrel received the Outstanding PhD Graduate in I/O Psychology Award at the United States International University in 1993.      

                He was also involved with the youth of the EMB/FEBC fellowship. He directed the youth ministries at the EMB Annual Conference for five summers (1974-1978) at Dalmeny, Sask.; Dallas, OR; Abbotsford, BC; Meade, KS; and Mountain Lake, MN. He also served on the Commission on Christian Education for the Fellowship.

                Darrel married his wife, Susan, in 1974. They had three children: Brent, Ryan, and Kristin. In 2018, Brent suddenly passed away in his sleep. This devastated the Heides, but they continued to trust the Lord. Susan also experienced severe ill-health for many years. Darrel faithfully took care of her during this time while still maintaining the ministry with Cru/ISP.              

                Darrel’s favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

                In retirement, Darrel is making his home in Highland, CA, and attending church in Redlands, CA. He would like to maintain regular exercise at a health club or at home, create a digital photo album of family photos, be a Grand Dad, and continue to volunteer with the International School Project.

                We of the Commission on Global Partnerships for FEBC thank God for Darrel and Susan’s involvement in spreading the Gospel around the world these 44 years. We are confident that God “is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.” (Hebrews 6:10 NASB)

Postscript: In 2024, the Lord saw fit to take Susan home to be with him, but Darrel continues to serve the Lord through ISP on a voluntary basis, along with family and personal interests.