We are the Theunissens, born and bred in South African. We have three happy God-fearing children, all with their own careers who live in South Africa. We were both called to be medical missionaries at a camp meeting in South Africa in 2008. We decided to wait until our children finished high school when we applied to AFM.
Deon & Rene Theunissen

*Career missionaries since 2014, now serving the Pnong Project.
Frontier Stories
On a Hill Far Away
Caring for banana trees on such difficult terrain also mirrors how we are called to care for our brethren.
By:
Deon Theunissen
March 01 2025, 3:27 pm | Comments 0
Sokha’s Journey of Learning and Love
Sokha’s journey was not without its difficulties, but it was ALWAYS filled with love, support and growth.
By:
Deon & Rene Theunissen
March 01 2025, 1:49 pm | Comments 0
A Bug with a Message
This was no ordinary gift; it was a symbol of trust and friendship, a bridge between our worlds.
By:
Deon Theunissen
January 01 2025, 9:05 pm | Comments 0
The Candy Bowl of Kindness
I continue to welcome visitors, to share what I have, and to say “I love you” even when words fail. The children come and go, leaving behind a trail of laughter and memories.
By:
Rene Theunissen
December 01 2024, 3:11 pm | Comments 0
Medals for Souls
Serving others is our highest calling, and in doing so, we become more like the One who served us all.
By:
Rene Theunissen
November 01 2024, 1:33 pm | Comments 0