Our Story
In 2001, a structural engineer from Chicago met an architect from Hong Kong in a small Himalayan town called Mussoorie. Matthew & Ivy had no idea that God’s call to use their skills to serve the Church would mean spending a third of their lives in India. In the face of tremendous need, serving God’s people through the technical services of EMI in India was the privilege of a lifetime. After 12 years as Director, and with a new office and multi-cultural staff team in New Delhi, the Coffey’s part of EMI India’s story is complete.
In 2016, Matthew & Ivy moved to the USA along with their two sons, Sean & Nevin. Matthew is now part of the Global leadership team of EMI, serving as Communication Director. As EMI grows by including staff and volunteers from the developing world, Matthew’s 15 years of cross-cultural experience is vital. He leverages that through training, mentoring, and coaching – in the office and in the field. And, as EMI Editor, Matthew is passionate about sharing EMI's stories through the Inside EMI magazine.
Each year, EMI’s people complete over 100 development projects which serve the poor and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To keep these design services affordable for Christian ministries, professionals like Matthew on EMI’s staff are responsible for raising their own salaries. We are so grateful for God’s provision through the generosity of donors. Would you prayerfully consider partnering with the great things God is doing through Matthew’s ministry at EMI?