Norm and Nancy founded BUSES International in 1988. Norm is an ordained minister and a graduate of Mount Vernon Bible College. Norm received his Doctorate of Divinity from The Methodist Episcopal Church. The Beetlers were Pastors for 27 years in Ohio and California before stepping out in faith to start this ministry. Norm is a member of the National Clergy Council and has served on numerous boards, councils and committees during his years of ministry. Norm has extensive national and international preaching experience as well.
Psalm 113:7, 'He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill', is one of the verses God used to mold the hearts of Norm and Nancy Beetler, thus shaping the focus of this ministry. BUSES International is a very unique and specialized ministry, and it would take very unique and specialized ministers to lead it. God chose the Beetlers because of their integrity in character, their sensitivity of heart and their faithfulness to His Word. God has used them to change our world. So many have been personally impacted by the way their personal walk with Christ and the manner in which they served Him.
Norm says, "The Church, in general, has largely missed our calling; to serve the poor and needy of this world. Building the mobile clinics and sending them to poor countries has brought us our greatest joy. Jesus was certainly right when He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'."
Norm and Nancy have been married since 1960 and have one daughter and 2 grandsons.
In June 2009, Norm preached a sermon at Church on the North Coast, East, where he gives some more detail and insite into the original vision. The audio of this sermon can be found in our Sermon Library. Be sure to check out the other items available on this page too!
