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What a phenomenal year 2022 has been! Together we have taken ground and defeated darkness. We make it complicated, but God makes it so easy as is outlined in Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The triple threat is a person who is proficient in three important skills within their particular field and brings fear to the enemy, opponent or opposition. We like to think as a family of three, God has given us three important tasks to defeat the powers of darkness that continue to rule and enslave people in the 10/40 window. We have been entrusted to preach, teach and help plant nationally lead bible teaching churches and establish bible colleges in remote regions of the world. ...

During our time of lockdown in S. Asia, a co-labor and pastor was taken to the police station and beaten for his faith. We spent 6 weeks not sure where we would get food, wondering what would happen as our visas were revoked and the world was in crisis. As you may remember, the US Embassy finally offered an emergency flight from S. Asia after the whole world had already been evacuated. Given the circumstances at that time, we were not able to see our dear friends and pastors as we departed. It was heart wrenching and unsettling but it was a greater danger to the ministry if we stayed since police were visiting the home of every foreigner….so we departed. ...

In March 2012, we were sent out as full-time missionaries! This month marks 10 years of bringing the Gospel and teaching the Word of God throughout Asia and Africa with the goal of reaching the unreached and church planting in remote regions of the world. It’s been a DECADE of God’s faithfulness, favor and provision beyond anything we could have hoped and prayed. We know Jesus is worth it all and He has gone before us in EVERY facet of our lives and ministry. Much of the reason we were able to do so much in a short time is because of you…..our incredible friends, family, churches and partners. You have prayed, encouraged, visited, supported financially and stood with us on throughout the last 10 years. Some of you have been with us since day one and some of you we met along the way and all of you are dear to us and we praise God and remember you in our prayers. Thank you for all you have done to make it possible! ...

After many months of teaching online classes and holding zoom meetings, we were thrilled to return to South Asia last month. We knew much had changed since the pandemic, but we are overjoyed to share all the Lord is doing. We visited several churches, the bible college, outreach ministries, sat with each of the pastors, met with those who desire to plant churches and began making plans to see the ministry expand. God is doing exceedingly abundantly and we want to share with you! ...

Special Recipe: Disciples Making Disciples We are living in tumultuous times that are constantly changing. There seems to be obstacles, challenges, trials, delays and unknowns around every corner and at each cross road. But, God!!!!….Ephesians 2:4-5 goes on to remind us , being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. God has not changed, the mission remains the same and we are more focused than ever before of sharing the Gospel and making disciples because that is our joy and our hope! ...

Yes…lockdowns are still a thing. In much of Asia and Africa, these past few months have brought another round of strict lockdowns and continued suffering for millions of people. We were scheduled to fly to S. Asia in early summer with flights booked, visas in hand and loaded suitcases packed full of ministry supplies. Two days before our departure, we were notified that the airport had shut down, vehicles were prohibited on the roads, schools / businesses / churches all closed and S. Asia once again entered a severe lockdown that is further shuttering the country. ...

It’s me Breanna and it’s that time of year when I take over the blog. Guess what? I got a new passport! After 5 years with a passport picture as a 7 day old baby…it expired. My old passport was filled with stamps from many different countries where I have friends and I am sure the next one will get filled up as well. With a new passport in hand and new visas, our family will be boarding a plane soon heading to Asia. It seems like we have been waiting FOREVER due to the sickness, but God has made a way to GO again! ...

In a year riddled with cancellations, sickness, shutdowns and discouragements, we still have reason to rejoice because God has not changed and is still on the throne! This past week, we had the opportunity to reflect back over the year and praise God for how He met us in our times of fear and uncertainty and how He turned that into trust and faith over and over again. “Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You. When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:1-2 ...

Preparing and Multiplying Missionaries We closed out the summer as a family by traveling to Mexico to teach at the Calvary School of Missions. While the flight was much shorter than our usual, we were welcomed by an energetic group of young adults that continued to preserve even during shut downs! Although most things were canceled, it was a huge blessing to be a part of the school that prepared future missionaries for when the world opens up again. ...

When corona virus hit, there were so many unknowns in the world and in our lives personally. Would we be able to travel from S. Asia to Nepal for graduation as planned? Would we have enough food to endure the extended lockdown? Would we even be able to get out of S. Asia? Would we get selected for the evacuation flight back to the USA? Where would we stay when we returned? What would our lives and ministry look like moving forward? We know each of you have your own list of schedule changes, canceled plans, disappointments and questions about what the future holds in the midst of this pandemic, since it has literally effected the entire world and we are right there with you. ...