THE FCOP FAMILY

FOUNDERS

Ted and Sou Olbrich founded FCOP International in 1999. On August 29, 1983, Ted Olbrich heard the Lord say, “I have called you both (he and his wife) as an Apostle and an Evangelist not just in your country but also in your wife’s country”. From then to nearly 15 years, Ted and Sou continued to bring many people to the Lord in America. In 1996, the Lord started to shift Ted’s heart from serving locally in America to desiring to serve as a missionary. At first, Sou was resistant to the call simply because there was too much to leave behind.

One day, when a decision had to be made, the Lord had brought to the forefront a letter that Sou had written back to Ted when Ted was earning his rice research master’s degree in the Philippines. It was written years ago, before they were married, and as far as they knew, it was resting in some storage space that hadn’t been touched in years. To find it on her dresser was an impossibility that had just become a reality. In this letter, Sou had told Ted that even if he were to become a missionary, Sou would still marry him. Using this letter, the Lord spoke to Sou reminding her of the contract that she had signed and dated on that day. With joy in her heart, she agreed.

Directors: Ted & Sou Olbrich

Soon after, Ted and Sou arrived in Cambodia. Here, their objective was simply to spread the good news and plant churches. One day, two babies orphaned by parents who both had AIDS were left on the doorstep of the first woman to come to the Lord through the Olbrichs. She didn’t quite know what to do so she brought the two children on the back of a pickup truck to the Olbrichs simply saying, “You’re Christian. You have to take care of them. You can’t let them die”. They didn’t have the resources so they went to every orphanage they could think of so the kids can receive care. Every orphanage turned them away saying they already had too many and would prefer if the Olbrichs took some of theirs.

The Olbrichs decided to rent a former brothel with the money they had. The brothel had a large space, which was used as the dance floor, which was turned into a sanctuary. It also had a three-story hotel attached, which they used as the orphanage. Within one month, they were caring for 40 children. Hundreds of people were arriving from all over the country because they had heard of this Jesus but didn’t have a church. They would come, hear the word and then take it back to their hometowns. Such churches were being planted all over the country.

Sou Olbrich and early church members

This was the humble beginnings of FCOP International. The name originated from the two greatest initial donors, Foursquare and Children of Promise. While they never intended be an orphan care organization, they knew that the way to the hearts of the people were through their felt needs. They experienced starving children digging through their trash to find something to eat. Moved with compassion, Sou knew that feeding these children with what she had was something she could do. Today, we have 108 church refuge centers, with 1800 children and staff members (many being widows to help care for the children). We have cared for more than 25,000 children who are now passionate followers of Jesus and bringing economic health and stability to the nation of Cambodia as productive members of society.

STAFF - Joshua Generation

Country Directory - Sou Olbrich

Ted met and married Sou while working for the U.S. Embassy in Laos for three years during the Vietnam War. Though Ted has a background in business and agriculture, they spent 12 years pastoring in Woodstock, Ill., before answering the call to the mission field. Founding FCOP in 1999, the work  in Cambodia has rapidly grown under Ted and Sou’s leadership. more than 3000 churches have been planted and 106 Church Orphan Homes are operating and thousands of orphans and widows are being cared for. The Olbrichs have four children who are living here in the U.S. (Tony, Emil, Chanta and Hannah), all married. The Olbrichs’ have 5 grandchildren.

FCOP Office Staff

  • Sou

    I continue to serve as the President of FCOP Cambodia, and their original mission remains unchanged: to see Cambodia come to Christ. 

  • Somat

    I serve as the senior pastor in Phnom Penh and I hold the position of VP for Cambodia Foursquare Church and serve as the General Supervisor overseeing 3,500 home groups and 108 licensed church homes.

  • Naret

     I hold multiple roles as the Chief of Office Staff, English/Khmer translator, and Administrator. I also serve as the Vice President of FCOP (NGO) alongside Pastor Sou. You see me translating a lot of Facebook devotionals.

  • Thany

    I serve as technical and media support, youth pastor for Foursquare Young Lions Youth Ministry and I am also a board member. I also am one of the four leaders that oversee ~30 orphan churches/homes.

  • Khemara

    I am currently serving as the Team Coordinator, ministry leader and  I assist Naret and  Sou. Pastor Ted and Sou supported me through high school and college, where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

  • Rolina

    I am a full-time pediatric and medical doctor for FCOP. My role involves caring for the health and well-being of orphans and staff members. I coordinate medical and dental teams from abroad who provide much-needed medical care to Cambodian individuals in need.

  • Makara

    Currently, I serve as an FCOP board member, Team, lead the Water Filter Project of Cambodia, official photographer and videographer for FCOP and I also enjoy serving as an assistant pastor for the Young Lions Youth Ministry and coaching two football (soccer) teams. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Sonny Weimer

FCOP International Board President

Sonny Weimer, Colorado Road Builder and Farmer, entered into covenant relationship with Ted and Sou Olbrich in 1998. He has been to Cambodia multiple times and continues to serve as FCOP Board President. Sonny and his wife Darlene have two daughters and two sons who are now working in his business. In 2005 Sonny started a 501(c)3 organization, Covenant Frontline Ministries, Inc. His daughters Nikki and Toria, serve as the administrators at their Fort Morgan, Co office. FCOP serves as an LLC under the Covenant Frontline Corporation. Sonny serves as the FCOP International Board President.

Rev. Bonita Booth

Rev. Bonita Booth and her husband Robby have been making trips to serve FCOP in Cambodia for nearly ten years. The booths are currently serving the Foursquare Church as the Director of CSR West, as well as the Director of Foursquare Chaplains International. In other various roles, Bonita’s husband Robby serves on the Foursquare Cabinet and Executive Council. Bonita serves as the FCOP International Board Secretary.

Rev. Erik Jensen

Rev. Erik Jensen is a senior pastor of a Norwegian Foursquare Church, He is also a Regional Director with Asialink, a missions organization dedicated to reaching the Asian continent for Christ. Erik has made multiple trips to Cambodia to serve FCOP. Erik spends nearly 100 days per year traveling in Asia partnering with and supporting Christian organizations for ASIALINK.

Rev. George Butron

A Foursquare Minister under Foursquare Missions International, Rev. George has extensive experience in training and working with missionaries, leaders and pastors in Asia. He has graduated with both a Master of Arts in Theology from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena.

Nikki Baessler

Nikki has always had a heart for missions. She is a part of Covenant Frontline International, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ through James 1:27. She also works with her sister and brothers in their family business, Son-Haul, Inc., a road stabilization company. Currently she resides in Ft. Morgan, Co. with her husband and three children on their family farm.

Steve Nutland

Steve Nutland, a British citizen, has been an international banker in Hong Kong for the past 20 years, and has served as an international banker for 35 years. The Nutland family has fully sponsored a home for at least 16 years and his entire family is very active in supporting FCOP with teams, special projects, etc. They have visited Cambodia at least 20 times. The Nutland family currently resides in the United Kingdom.

PARTNERS

FCOP International partners with more than 20 organizations that provide support for the work in Cambodia according to their specific vision, goals and mission. This list is not exhaustive and does not include individuals and churches.