Dr. Ed Frampton serves as President and General Director of IBJM.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brother Frampton was saved at the age of seventeen. He earned a B.A. degree in Business Management / Administration from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. After seventeen years in textile management, he attended Bob Jones University and Seminary where he earned a Master of Ministry degree. During this time he was a deacon at Tabernacle Baptist in Greenville, and later served for seven years as the assistant pastor and administrator of Victory Christian School in Sylva, North Carolina. In 1997, Brother Frampton and family began preparing for mission work with IBJM in Johannesburg, where they served until assuming his present position with IBJM in 2006.

While in Johannesburg, the Framptons’ ministry among the Gentile and Jewish communities included the founding of two churches, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lombardy East and New Covenant Baptist Church in Sandringham. These churches are now pastored by faithful South African national pastors and continue a vibrant ministry among both Jews and Gentiles.

Pastors may reach Brother Frampton by calling IBJM at (423) 876-8150, via our contact form, or by mail to International Board of Jewish Missions, P.O. Box 1386, Hixson, TN 37343.

John and Marilyn Lawrence are veteran missionaries, having served as full-time workers in France from 1987-2002. During this time, John was the administrator of a Bible Institute about 45 miles from Paris. His wife, Marilyn, worked beside him preparing meals for the students and staff, among other duties. He pastored and served as assistant pastor for several churches in France. John also teaches French at Chattanooga State Community College.

John serves as Director of Ministries and as Administrator of the Gartenhaus Training Center. He can arrange a Christ in the Passover demonstration for your church.

Jennifer Bennecke is the administrative assistant to our General Director and the Director of Ministries.

Brad Blanton is an administrative assistant to our General Director and Director of Ministries. He also helps plan ministry trips and trips to Israel and assists in the museum.

Phillip Harris is the head of our accounting department.  He helps to keep the accounting straight for both IBJM and our missionaries.

Francine Williams is our longest serving employee!  Francine has worked in most areas at IBJM and currently keeps track of our donation database and makes sure all donations get where they need to go.

Ila Gaskin assists with donations, works with accounts payable, and assists missionaries with mailed communication.

Aaron Braaten has served in a variety of ministries at IBJM for over 20 years. Currently, he is the managing editor for the Everlasting Nation Magazine and is the host for IBJM’s radio program. 

Mitch Johnson supervises the Literature Department, handles mailing, shipping of orders, the magazine mail-outs, and represents IBJM in meetings.

Joe Reed is in charge of maintaining our facilities and handles general repairs as well as serving as coordinator for any contract labor necessary.