Ron & Marilyn move to Machias, Washington. They faithfully served this field for 31.5 years.

Ron & Marilyn become Village Missionaries. They faithfully served the field of Arago, Oregon, for 6.5 years.

Ron Sallee begins teaching “How to the Study the Bible” and “Christian Doctrine” at Camano Chapel on Camano Island, Washington. This church was in partnership with Village Missions. These two courses formed the foundation of Contenders Bible School (CDI).

Village Missions, a ministry devoted to sending pastors to rural areas, is launched on September 9, 1948. Rev. Walter Duff, Jr. is appointed the National Director, and a Board of Directors is formed.