April 2022 - Monthly Update
We made a few changes to our new building: divided the space to form a nursery, separate auditorium, and a small office. We purchased...
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March 2022 - Quarterly Prayer Letter
Soul Saved A few weeks ago, I received a message from a missionary friend in Colombia. A young man from his church, Mauricio, was...
December 2021 - Quarterly Prayer Letter
At midnight on December 24, most Ecuadorian families will sit down to a large, formal dinner of stuffed turkey, rice, and local produce....
November 2021 Monthly Update
Thank you for praying regarding the location of our first church plant. The Lord has led our hearts to the city of Quito. We are focusing...
October 2021 - Monthly Update
Thank you for praying for our recent survey trip to the city of Quito. The Lord blessed our time with not only ease of travel, but also...
September 2021 - Quarterly Prayer Letter
Our First Year We arrived in Ecuador on September 24, 2020. Practically, we have grown accustomed to culture and life here. Our language...
August 2021 Monthly Update
In our June prayer letter, we included a short story on L___, a needy lady in our neighborhood with whom Ashley has been working. L___...
Monthly Update - July 2021
Our church here in Manta has been focusing on the Great Commission through the preaching on Sunday mornings. I preached this past Sunday...
Quarterly Prayer Letter - June 2021
L____ is a single mother of three. The stories of her youth and early adult years are heartbreaking. She carries pain from years of abuse...
Quarterly Prayer Letter - March 2021
Ministry Opportunities Both Ashley and I have presented the Gospel to our Spanish teacher, Alberto. He has responded with interest but...
February 2021 Monthly Update
1. We are feeling much more comfortable here in life and ministry. Thank you for your prayers for quick and smooth adaptation to Ecuador....
January 2021 Monthly Update
We are praising the Lord for His help in our Spanish classes. We are making steady progress and are thankful for the opportunity to spend...
December 2020 Prayer Letter
Language School: We have begun taking classes at a local Spanish school. Ashley attends in the morning and I attend in the afternoon. Our...
November 2020 Monthly Update
Many have asked for our mailing address in Ecuador. Unfortunately, Ecuador has permanently closed its mail service. We recommend sending...
October 2020 Monthly Update
We just passed one month of living in Ecuador. The transition has been relatively easy in all aspects except the language. We can...
We have arrived!
We arrived to our city of Manta, Ecuador, this past Friday (9/25). We were greeted by our coworkers, Sid and Susie Messer, and many of...
Departure Update
Departure Timeline: Tuesday, September 8: Interview at Ecuadorian Consulate for residency Sunday, September 20: Commissioning service...
August 2020 Monthly Update
Thank you for praying for our residency paperwork. We received the documents from Ecuador sooner than expected, but the consulate has...
July 2020 Monthly Update
Our extended time in the United States has allowed us to collect our paperwork for a temporary residency visa. We have our final...
June 2020 Update
Departure date: The coronavirus pandemic has adjusted our plans for departure. Our departure flights were canceled, and our airline will...