Dale Walters Living Memoirs Interview
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Document Type
Oral History: 1970-1979
Publication Date
Winter 5-6-2025
Abstract
Dale Walters shared stories from his long-term involvement in missionary work in Nicaragua, beginning in high school and continuing through college and into his professional life. He described practical responsibilities like vehicle maintenance, emergency transport, and managing the mission during political unrest. Dale emphasized how these experiences deepened his faith, strengthened his problem-solving skills, and shaped his character. He recounted moments of adversity—such as truck breakdowns, fires, and injuries—and highlighted God’s presence throughout. Now a teacher, Dale encourages young people to pursue mission work, viewing it as a powerful source of growth, purpose, and spiritual clarity.
*Content Warning: This interview includes references to medical emergencies, childbirth complications, infant loss, and community violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. It features diverse geography, including lakes, volcanoes, and both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. The country has a rich cultural heritage shaped by indigenous roots and Spanish colonial history. Nicaragua's economy relies on agriculture, mining, and tourism, though it has faced political instability and natural disasters. Its capital and largest city is Managua.
Parker, F.D., Nietschmann, B., Arguello, R., Orozco, M.S., Walker, T.W. (2025, April 26). Nicaragua. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Nicaragua
Recommended Citation
Walters, Dale, "Dale Walters Living Memoirs Interview" (2025). Student Missionary Stories. 46.
https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/studentmissionarystories/46