Propel International

The Vision of Propel International is to see a new generation of young professionals rise up throughout every sector of society in Latin America, bringing the hope and love of Christ with them everywhere they go, and in everything that they do. 

The Mission of Propel International is to invest in/partner with the next generation as each student seeks the training/education requisite for his/her unique God-given calling/purpose.

“We should live in order to display the supreme worth and beauty and glory of God.”

John Piper

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT

“Así que, sea que coman o beban o cualquier otra cosa que hagan, háganlo todo para la gloria de Dios.”

1 Corintios 10:31 NTV

What is Propel International?

Meet the Founders

During their short time serving as missionaries in Latin America in 2014-2016, God gave Matt and Abby a vision to invest in partnering with the next generation throughout Latin America, as each student seeks the training/education requisite for his/her unique God-given calling/purpose. 

The vision/passion of Propel International is to see a new generation of young professionals rise up throughout every sector of society in Latin America, bringing the hope and love of Christ with them everywhere they go, and in everything that they do.


  • CEO/President/Founder

    Abby is a wife, mother, and Family Medicine physician. Abby has a unique background, having trained initially as a RN, earning her BSN from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. After practicing as a RN for several years, she returned to school, earning her Master’s of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Creighton University in 2013. Matt and Abby then served in Latin America as missionaries from 2014-2016, during which time she served as a Family Nurse Practitioner in medical mission service alongside local physicians. Desiring to further her training, Abby then pursued medical school, graduating from the University of Science, Arts and Technology in 2018 with her MD. Following her graduation from medical school and completion of all requisite US medical board exams, Abby completed her medical residency in 2022 in Family Medicine with Obstetrics through the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Medicine. Abby is now in practice full time as a Family Medicine with Obstetrics physician.


  • COO/Founder

    Matt is a husband, father, and High School English teacher. Matt is also an ordained Pastor, having completed his Bible degree from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO in 2009. After more than a decade serving in full time ministry (primarily as a Youth pastor and including 2 years in foreign Missions), Matt returned to school to pursue his high school teaching certificate in English, earning a Master’s in Education in 2022 from the University of Nebraska. He finds great joy in teaching, and encounters multiple opportunities to live out the love of Jesus in his daily work as a high school English teacher. He continues to serve in our local church in Youth ministry, as well as Worship ministry.

    Matt and Abby have been married for 16 years, and are blessed with 4 children.