James "Paul" Paul Landrey

Lifelong missionary and pastor, known for his service to the international community, his faith, and his family Reverend James “Paul” Landrey, lifelong pastor and missionary, passed away on November 23, 2022. He was 83 years old. Landrey was born and raised in Surat, India to missionary parents who were with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. His formal education was obtained at Azusa Pacific College (now known as Azusa Pacific University), Pasadena College, and the School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. Landrey was ordained with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. His legacy of missionary and pastoral work includes six years as a pastor in Pomona, California with the Missionary Church Association, and three years as a pastor in Tyler, Texas at Grace Community Church. He also ministered at churches in La Puente and Covina, California with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. He served 15 years with Overseas Crusades (now known as OC Ministries) in Brazil and Colombia, South America. During that time, he was a member of the Luis Palau Team for evangelistic crusades in Asuncion, Paraguay, and Rosario, Argentina. He trained counselors for one year in preparation for the Greater Rio de Janeiro Billy Graham Crusade held in Brazil, and then helped with the follow up. He served six years with World Vision International. During that time, he founded and directed World Vision’s U.S. Ministry Division in Pasadena, California. He served as President of Latin America Mission (LAM) in Miami, Florida for five years, and as President of Christ for the City International (CFCI) in Miami, Florida and Omaha, Nebraska for five years. Landrey founded Trainers of Pastors International Coalition (TOPIC), a global coalition of pastoral training agencies, in 1999 in Omaha, Nebraska. Landrey served as the International Director from 1999 to 2010, followed by the last twelve years as International Ambassador. He and his wife Carol ministered in many different countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Venezuela and the U.S.A. He was preceded in death by his parents Reverend John and Reverend Beulah Landrey, his eldest brother Richard Landrey, his second eldest brother, John “Mark” Landrey, and his son Richard Landrey. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Carol Landrey, daughter Dr. Angela J. (Landrey) Guta, son-in-law Dr. Mihretu P. Guta, and grandson, Petros (Pete) Guta, 15 years old. He is also survived by his youngest brother Reverend Dr. Jerald B. Landrey (Carolyn). Funeral service 11AM Friday December 2 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Omaha, with visitation from 10-11 prior to the service. Interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery of Elkhorn.The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church Missions, 15002 Blondo St., Omaha, NE 68116, or to TOPIC (Trainers of Pastors International Coalition), P. O. Box 793772, Dallas, TX 75379 in memory of Reverend J. Paul Landrey.

James "Paul" Paul Landrey

August 31, 1939 - November 23, 2022