Engaged in overseas ministries for 19 years, the Francks served in international schools in Central America and East Asia. Previously, they served in pastoral and Christian camping ministries in Ontario. Now having returned to Canada, they are serving as commended workers sharing pastoral care ministries at L’Amable Bible Chapel, as well as summer camp and community ministries and speaking outside of L’Amable one Sunday a month. Lakefield Gospel Chapel has commended Ivan and Carol since 2001. They have four grown children with eight grandchildren.