Next Steps

As Robyn and I reflect on 2009, we are thankful for God’s faithfulness in providing for all of our needs and for bringing our family and friends, happy and healthy, through another year. We are thankful for the ways that God has stretched both of us as we seek to answer His call into full-time ministry. We are especially thankful for those that have come alongside to support us through this time of transition and change.

The most recent change in our lives is that we are now raising support for our ministry on a FULL-TIME basis. The economic down-turn of the past year has had its impact on many industries, including in construction. Several months ago as things began slowing down and it became unclear how long I would be able to stay working, I met with my boss regarding our plans for Belgium. I asked him, when the time came, to consider letting me go rather than a fellow employee. At the close of the year, work had slowed to the point where the company had to lay off about 1/3 of its employees, including myself.

As we begin 2010, I look at being laid-off as a blessing, for Robyn and I are still working diligently to build ministry partnerships. I now have more time to pursue every avenue of sharing our ministry with others. We are currently at approximately 35% of our needed monthly support for the field. United World Mission requires its missionary appointees to raise 60-70% of their monthly support before going to training and 100% of their monthly support before going to the field.

At this time, we need you to prayerfully consider partnering with us financially on a monthly basis. We are committing a minimum of five years of our lives to building the kingdom in Belguim, as God has called us to do, but we will not be able to sustain a strong ministry without your support. It does not matter what the size of your gift may be, each month it will be an important part of sharing the gospel with the people of Belgium.

To begin supporting us go to http://www.uwm.org/and click 'Donate'. Or you can mail a check to the address on the right. Either way please include our account number (31377) and the frequency of your gift (Monthly, Quarterly, etc). You may choose the date to start your donation--today, or a date in the near future. UWM will look at your pledge as a commitment to support our ministry. Again, once the donations and pledges reach 60-70% of our needed monthly support we will be able to attend training and once the donations reach 100% we will begin our ministry in Belgium.

An additional way that you can support our ministry is to help us to expand our network of supporters. Please share our newsletters with others, become our 'fan' on Facebook, invite us to speak to your church group or introduce us to your friends. We pray that you will join us as we share our passion for the people of Belgium with the body of Christ.