Our Story

In the early 1990's, Bill and Doris Steinberg had the idea of providing affordable, furnished housing for missionaries. They heard that many missionaries leave the mission field because of burnout and that they often spend their home assignment (furlough) staying with friends and relatives, rather than having a time of rest and refreshment. The Steinbergs recognized that, if they could help meet the housing needs of missionaries on furlough, they could have a part in strengthening the cause of Christ around the world. In answer to their prayers, the Lord

continued to provide direction.

In 1990, Bill and Doris formed and incorporated Sonshine Ministries.

In 1992, God brought together a prayer team of several individuals who were committed to praying for the Lord's direction and provision. He then led them to the property for the apartment building and put together the plan.

The groundbreaking took place on April 1, 1993.

With the help of many volunteers, the building was completed and dedicated in the summer of 1994. Since then, missionaries from all over the world have

come to stay at

Sonshine Apartments.

After a prolonged illness, Bill went to be with the Lord in 2012. Doris retired from the ministry and moved to Neenah, Wisconsin in November of 2013.

In November of 2013, after serving in pastoral ministry in the States for 13 years, and as missionaries in Austria for three years, Bill and Sue Stukenberg took over

as the directors of Sonshine Ministries.

In November of 2016, to better reflect its purpose and vision, the name of the ministry was changed to Servant Care International. Bill and Sue served faithfully

in this role for 10 years.

In April of 2024, Don and Eileen Nickols stepped into their role as Directors at Servant Care International.