NTM

2009 marks ten years serving with New Tribes Mission. We’ve worn a number of hats working to see churches planted among indigenous people groups around the world. It’s amazing just how many different types of jobs are required in order to take the gospel to a group who has never even heard the name of Jesus before. Most of the positions we’ve worked in have not been what we would have sought to do, but the Lord directed us to them and we’ve been blessed to be a part in many tribal church planting operations by serving in various support roles.

            Serving at the New Tribes Mission Institute in Roach, Missouri, we made friends who have spread around the world working in over 20 countries. In Venezuela, one highlight was living in a remote tribal location where relationships were established with indigenous people who we may never see again this side of heaven. And, at the Catia la Mar guesthouse, we served our fellow missionaries and their guests as they passed into and out of the country. This hospitality ministry was a good fit for us and helped prepare us for our present position.

            Regional Member Care is our current title. It is easier understood as “missionary care.” In very broad terms, we work to serve and encourage our fellow missionaries while they are home from their fields of service. As we provide a safe venue for sharing experiences, facilitate refreshment and furnish resources, the hope is that missionary attrition rates will be lowered and that coworkers will return to the field refreshed, encouraged and focused on the ministry the Lord has called them to do.

            One thing that we have come to really appreciate is the faithfulness of our support team. Through prayer, encouragement and finances many have joined forces with us to share in tribal church planting.

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