Missionary News
Greetings from Germany, Today marked the end of regular classes and finals begin tomorrow. As we wrap up the school year here at BFA, we’re feeling the weight of goodbyes once again. This is such a beautiful, international community—but it also means that every year, we say farewell to students and staff heading off to […]
In Christ’s Love, Don and Carol Adams Tennesee Time is flying by as we prepare for the summer schedule, catch up on yard work, and get our vegetable garden going. So thankful that our friend Mike Berner1 was once again able to come up for a week this spring and help us get the […]
News from Bob Carvajal Louisiana The beginning of March in New Orleans is also the beginning of so many events. There are crawfish festivals, the Jazz Festival, and the Zurich classic golf tournament. I guess because of the weather, it’s also a time for church events. March 13 – 16th was D-Now, short […]
Lauren Steedley Georgia Lauren is joining the Ministry Center Staff. She will be assisting both Brandy and Mary. Pray for her during this transition time. From Lauren: Hello! I was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, and grew up in the Fort Worth, Texas, area. I was married to my husband, Craig, for 33 years. He was […]
Kayden just turned two and is an adventurous boy who loves to discover the world while giving lots of hugs along the way. He loves all shades of blue, letters, numbers, and shapes. His favorite song is Samson and his favorite foods are pasta, rice, beans, and cookies (preferably one for each hand). His parents […]
Update from Isabel Fernandes Portugal At Easter, I brought my mother from the small village where she lives, a peaceful and lovely place. However, when I got home, I heard news that shocked me. A quiet and easygoing couple took their own lives. Suicide in Portugal has been on the rise. Currently, it is the […]
With love and gratitude, Heather (for the whole Overby family) Hello from Heather! Normally, Scott is the one who writes our ministry updates, but he’s in the middle of one of his busiest seasons of the year. Track season is in full swing, and he’s really enjoying his role as the head distance coach. This […]
News from the Tyas family Serving in WA among the Hispanic community May 2, 2025 From the notes of Ed and Gerry… Dear friends and family, We received a text from a family we had had a lot of ministry with before the pandemic. Now they are adults or almost. It was a text […]
Odileidy (Ode-ee-lady) is the daughter of Leidy, one of the women who works for Abby’s Garden, caring for the children. It is such a blessing for her to get to raise her child while also working to support her. She is 32 years old and is a single mom who lives with her parents. Odileidy […]
Dear Friends & Family, The people who live in darkness have seen a great light, and for those living in the shadowland of death, light has dawned. (Mt 4.16 CSB) I was reminded recently of a story passed on by Dr. D.James Kennedy, founder of Evangelism Explosion International. Reading it isn’t the same as hearing […]