Walter and Carol Loescher have been with GFA for over 10 years. Their first contact with GFA missionaries came as they were students at Clemson University and were attending University Baptist Church. Through the encouragement of Pastor Will Senn, Walter began his studies at Bob Jones University and finished with a Ph.D in theology in 1992. Carol felt called to medical missions in her youth and completed her medical studies at the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in Charlotte, NC, in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

After going to Cameroon with Dr. Dreisbach on a Project Compassion Team, and teaching a block course at the Cameroon Biblical Seminary, the Lord led the Loeschers to Cameroon. Following language study at Laval University in Quebec, they began their ministry in Cameroon at the seminary located just outside of Yaoundé. Walter taught in the seminary while Carol helped to establish a medical clinic.

In 2002, the Lord led the Loeschers to begin a ministry in a largely Muslim town named Foumban. With the help of the Mossmans, Wrights, Ellen Doyle and now the Barillas, they have established assemblies in Foumban, Nkoumban, Bangourain, and Mawuen. Carol ministers with Carrie Wright and Ellen Doyle in weekly mobile medical outreaches into two different villages. Currently three students are studying in their Bible Institute.

The Loeschers have five children, Mary Margaret, Carolyn, Elizabeth, Eddie, and Lydia. Walter enjoys playing soccer on Saturdays with the locals "over 30" soccer club. Carol enjoys anything outdoors, especially jogging and hiking.