Dennis Cook and Jeanne Mackey grew up in Kokomo, IN. They met in high school and became sweethearts. After graduating Dennis joined the Air Force and they married in 1967. By 1974 they had four children, Chris, Jennifer, Jason and Chad, respectively. Completing his time in the military, the Cooks returned to Kokomo where Dennis worked at Delco. In 1977 the Lord instructed them to go to Rhema Bible Training Center (Broken Arrow, OK) to receive more training. After completing the two year curriculum they were ordained as ministers. In 1980 Dennis & Jeanne returned to Kokomo to prepare for life on the mission field. Dennis served as an associate pastor. In November of 1981 Dennis & Jeanne boarded a plane in Indianapolis with their four kids (and a niece) with little other than summer clothes and a vision, heading for the Republic of Panama.
