The Loveday's graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield , MO in 1979. They served their internship at the Twin Cities Baptist Church in Mishawaka, Indiana under two pastors; Rev. Walter T. Andrews and Rev. Mike Randall. After approval from BBFI Missionary Board in May 1981, they began their deputation for Spain.
The Loveday's arrived in Spain in September of 1982 with their oldest daughter, Amanda, age 3. They served with Joy's parents-Lavon and Carolyn Waters-for 3 years while learning the language. During this time, their second daughter, Sandy, was born. At the end of this first term, they returned to the United States for 4 months with plans of launching out on their own upon return.

After returning in June of 1985, Joy was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, a lymphatic cancer, in stage 3. She underwent chemo and radiation (in Spain) and they spent the next few years recovering from this trial. In 1986, they put a down payment on a store-front building (by faith) and began the work on the building which took about 8 months. On February 22,1987, they began having services in the building along with another Spanish couple who had come from another work to help us.

The Loveday's ministry to Spain is varied in detail, from regular weekly services to prayer meetings and tract distribution. They also hold monthly Bible clubs as well as Ladies classes on Tuesdays. Spain's only religion is Roman Catholicism. It is engrained and woven into the fabric of every area of the Spanish culture. The work in Spain is very slow and the salvation of souls is very rare... but the Loveday's believe that God has souls there who He will save and who need to hear the Gospel.

Another important ministry is the Mount Calvary Baptist Youth Camp. The camp was begun and is led by Lavon Waters. The Loveday's work at the camp every Friday and in the summer months. They work in leadership positions in the camp as well as other camps when needed.

The Loveday's were married on June 2, 1978 and their birthdays are as follows:

Jack: September 7
Joy: March 25
Amanda: June 21,1979
Sandra: May 17,1983

Field Address: Apartado 2.488 * 28080 Madrid, Spain
Phone: 011.3491.674.0352 *