Dr. Daren Marionneaux is a native of Monroe, Louisiana and currently serves as a family physician in private practice in Augusta, Georgia.  He is married to his former high school sweetheart, Dana.  They have three children – Alan Michael, Rachel and Hannah.

 

Dr. Marionneaux completed his bachelor’s degree in biology from Eastern Kentucky University and his medical degree from the University of Kentucky.  He served as an officer in the US Army from 1991 to 1996, completing his family practice internship and residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia.  He then served on the Family Practice department faculty for two additional years, prior to completing his military service.  He returned to his hometown of Richmond, Kentucky where he practiced solo for three years, finally returning to the Augusta area in September 1999.

 

Dr. Marionneaux currently serves on the CMDA-Augusta Council.  This year he accepted the call to begin serving part-time in ministry as the CMDA-Augusta Associate Director for Missions, where he will coordinate the missions’ efforts of the local chapter.

 

He felt the Lord’s prompting to go on his first GHO mission trip in 2004 to La Esperanza, Honduras with Andy Sanders serving as his team leader and mentor.  That first trip was truly a life-changing experience.  He was privileged to serve alongside his father, Ron Marionneaux, who was on his first overseas mission trip as well.  He has since been fortunate to return to Honduras on two additional trips, to Tela in 2006 and most recently to San Marcos de Colon in July 2007.  He spent an additional few days in Managua, Nicaragua at the conclusion of that last Honduras trip.  In the spring of 2008, he plans to travel to the countries of Trinidad and Moldova, prior to leading a GHO team back to San Marcos de Colon, Honduras in July 2008.

 

As a team leader, Dr. Marionneaux’s goal is to create an atmosphere where team members are encouraged and challenged to grow in their walk with Christ.  Trips will include dedicated time for team praise and worship, along with personal testimonies and team devotions.  There will opportunities to serve on the team in various capacities.  The hope is that whether it’s your first short-term mission trip or you are a veteran, you will be drawn closer to the Lord and as a result, you will be transformed, not returning the same as when you began the trip. This will occur as you serve alongside others in humility, sharing the love of Christ and living out the Great Commission.  What a joy and a privilege it is to be a part of God’s kingdom-building plans -- to Him we give all the praise and glory !!

 

Email: cmda_augusta_missions@comcast.net

 

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