About us

 Kelly and I met Palmer and Ruth in church in Shelburne VT. Our connection was solid from the beginning and they invited Kelly and me into their lives. Soon afterwards they asked me, Will, to become a member of the board of the PARA Resources Foundation.

Now, as Secretary and President of the PARA Resources Foundation, Kelly and I see it as our great pleasure to renew the mission of the organization Palmer and Ruth created. Rather than recreating a translation and publishing company, thus duplicating the efforts of many other highly qualified Christian publishers, we are now PARA “a helper, called alongside to help”, by providing financial support.

Soon we will establish an application process for organizations working to print the Word of God in languages other than English. Please reach out to us.  We’d love to hear from you.

- Will and Kelly Murphy


BIOS

WILLIAM J. MURPHY - President, Para Resources

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Mr. Murphy was raised in Rockland County, NY and educated at Devry Insititue of Technology, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering in 1987. During college, Mr Murphy accepted Christ as his Savior in May 1985. Since that time, Mr. Murphy has volunteered in a number of church roles including youth leader, Sunday School teacher and deacon while living in Vermont. During this time, Mr. Murphy became a trustee for Para Resources participating with its founders Palmer and Ruth Adams. After Mr. Adams passing, Mr. Murphy became President of Para Resources.
In his professional vocation, Mr Murphy has worked in the semiconductor industry for 30+ years, having authored over 40 US patents.

Kelly C. Murphy - Secretary, Para Resources

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Mrs. Murphy was raised in Franklin County, Ohio. During middle school, Mrs. Murphy accepted Christ as her Savior while attending a church camp in July 1978. Mrs. Murphy has volunteered in a number of church and Christian school roles including Nursery leader, youth Bible teacher and playing on the music team. After Mr. Adams passing, Mrs. Murphy became Secretary of Para Resources. In her professional vocation, Mrs. Murphy has started 2 companies in the food service industry, currently operating a successful cafe.

Together, they lived in Vermont for 28 years where they raised 3 sons. Presently, they reside in New Hampshire and are enjoying 2 grandchildren.