2023 Mission Reports
Mission to Nepal in December
- How do you raise up godly believers in a fast-growing church whose members have come out of Hinduism or Buddhism? How do new believers share the Gospel with their neighbors? The Deanery of Nepal has many approaches to disciple making and to creating community.
- Visitors are welcomed and included in worship and fellowship. In times of crisis, relief is given to all neighbors, which is startling to nonbelievers.
- Often visitors are healed through prayer and then want to know who healed them.
- Visitors are invited into a Bible Study.
- Preaching follows the lectionary and is often explanatory, such as explaining who John the Baptist was during an Advent sermon.
- It has been our joy to be included in the ministry of the Anglican Training Center (ATC) on many missions.
Mission to Nepal and India
- Folks often ask how we plan missions. Working with the Deanery of Nepal is a joy and a great example, as we are always trying to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead. The Nepali leaders are often traveling out to remote congregations, accessing needs, seeing opportunities for mission and planning projects. They ask:
Who needs training in a certain area?
Where is the Holy Spirit at work?
Who is isolated?
Who needs encouragement or correction?
- We just talk, pray and plan together, often several trips in advance. The mission to Nepal this Spring was a good example.
- Other times we receive an unexpected call asking us to consider a mission to a new area. With prayer the Holy Spirit will confirm that it is His will, or not. The mission to The Diocese of West Bengal, India is an excellent example.
Mission to Uganda and GAFCON
- Missions are best when they are defined by partnership. From the Old Testament through the New we see that the Lord fosters and blesses partnerships.
- “Two are better than one, because they have a reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.
- “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17.
- The Lord has promised to be present, “If two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my father in heaven. For when two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:19-20.
- From the calling of the apostles to the formation of the church, working together was valued and blessed, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:42.
- The Apostle Paul thanked the believers for their, “… partnership in the Gospel.”_ Philippians 1:5.
2022 Mission Reports
The Leadership of the Anglican Church in Nepal Live the Great Commission!
- To be a leader in the Anglican Church of Nepal is to be a traveler. With churches spread out in remote areas, on mountain tops, or on lowland plains, and with Christians often isolated and persecuted, it is important to travel to offer encouragement, fellowship and training. These leaders are simply fulfilling the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, and training and inspiring others to do the same.
- It has been our joy to travel and fellowship with these Nepali Anglican leaders on every mission we have made in Nepal. Two-day trips on rough roads carry the team to welcoming villagers. Hospitality is always extended. For the team, it is a time to access community needs, evaluate leaders, bring encouragement and to disciple. Travel is one of the efforts that has led to a rapidly expanding church in Nepal. Read More.
Nepalis' Flexibility and Creativity in Sharing the Gospel
- We traveled to Dhading Besi while believers traveled from 10-13 churches to gather at Bijay (Victory) Anglican Church. Our first day focused on God’s Design for Marriage. Using scripture passages from Genesis 1-3, Ephesians 5:17-32 and 1 Cor. 7:12-16 we worked through God’s Design and Satan’s Attack. These couples were challenged in many ways, often having come together from Hinduism or Buddhism, rural or urban settings or from different people groups and customs. Their one unifying value is the Lord. After a session on Forgiveness couples sat knee-to-knee to share and offer forgiveness. This was a very tender sight.
- "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands" , that Carol wanted to share in talking about the importance of using music to teach children about the Lord. This team was determined to get the song ready for the next session on God’s Design for the Family. The many verses needed a Nepali melody to fit the translation. With great expression and hand motions we were able to teach the song. Listen to their rendition. Read More.
Uganda-Commitment to Disciple Making
- How did the Gospel spread and develop in Uganda during Covid? Reports from our ministry partners were that, despite the traumatic happenings of the lockdown and churches being closed, small cell groups and family groups were able to gather and read God’s word and worship. Many of their leaders, whom we had previously trained, were eager to continue DBS training to disciple those who had come to Christ during Covid and to empower new cell groups that were preparing to become churches.
- Bishop Hosea Odongo, an amazing evangelist and long-time friend, developed a plan for us to train in five different Archdeaconries in the Diocese of Soroti, a total of 500 lay readers, heads of laity, Mothers' Union leaders, clergy and youth leaders. Read more...
2021 Mission Reports
Commitment to Disciple Making
- In a young church with many new believers the importance of discipleship and training cannot be underestimated. Faith building and church building are fundamental as converts from Hinduism and Buddhism are baptized in lakes and streams. But...This is a culture and country where it is illegal to proselytize.
- Can the Gospel be shared? Yes!
- Can a direct invitation be given? No!
- Are missionaries imprisoned? Yes!
- Are leaders intimidated? No!
- Do new believers need to be discipled and equipped? Yes!
Nepal-Barriers Become Bridges
- How can a young deanery minister in a time of pandemic? What do believers in the Anglican Deanery of Nepal see as opportunities for mission and ministry when the world is shut down? How is this a vehicle for the Gospel? With a value of service learned from their Diocese of Singapore, these joyous Nepali Christians see meeting needs as a way to share their faith. In a nation where giving an invitation to Christ is illegal and many missionaries are in prison, these believers serve fearlessly. The Deanery’s activities show new Christians how the church ministers, offers opportunities for service, and builds community. These believers show up while others stay at home. Read more...
2020 Mission Reports
Uganda, Our Last Mission Before the Lock-Down
- At a time when most of the world’s people are affected by this virus, the focus of mission and ministry has been altered regardless of where we are. Daily, as well as life-long plans, are changed. Suddenly Christians in the most endangered settings have become teachers of those in places of ease. Read more...
Teaching on Spiritual Warfare and Ministry During the Shutdown.
- We have been keeping up with mission partners by text, email, WhatsApp, Viber, Zoom and Facebook. Folks in remote, under served areas are grateful to know they are being prayed for, as are we. In Christ, we each have something to share, something to give and many testimonies.
- In late January, The Reverend Craige Borrett, rector, and his wife, Nancy, with whom we have served on mission, invited us to lead a weekend kickoff for their Lenten Series on Spiritual Warfare. A week after arriving home from Uganda, we headed to Yonges Island, SC. Read more...
Ministry and Life in a Time of Coronavirus.
- Many of us are familiar with the corona, that distinct crown that gives the Coronavirus Covid-19 its name. It’s an image that brings fear, just in considering the danger, death and disruption Coronavirus has caused around the world. Read more...
2019 Mission Reports
Christianity is Blooming in Nepal
- In November, Nepal is filled with Poinsettia blooms of all varieties and sizes. Their bright red heads are prominent on hillsides, in ravines and in planted gardens. In Nepal poinsettias can grow up to 6 meters high. Their Nepali name is “Lalu pati.”
- This profusion of poinsettia blooms is like the Anglican churches that are being planted all over Nepal. Often crowded, growing churches seek to grow by planting new congregations, with some planting dozens of sister churches. Some believers move for work and plant churches in their new locations, others are sent out especially to plant on remote mountainsides, in slums or even in hostile locations. Church planting is an expressed value of Nepalese Anglicans. (Read More...)
The Person and Works of the Holy Spirit is studied in a new Diocese!
- Our team leader, a seasoned evangelist, church planter, ministry machine, holds a position of advisor to the new diocese of Maralal, carved out of the remote pastoralist lands of central Kenya. Our journey of over 250 miles covered elevations from 1100 ft. to over 9000 ft. towards the eastern portion of the Great Rift Valley. Bishop Jacob Lesuuda greeted us and had organized the first-ever leadership conference for his diocese, which is made up of many tribes but dominated by the Samburu, a sub-tribe of the Maasai. ...Read More
Discovery Bible Study, a Tool for Discipleship in Uganda!
- We traveled to Soroti Diocese to lead a lay readers conference. The assembled lay readers were mighty: mighty in number, mighty in praise and mighty in devotion to the Lord. Over four hundred gathered for a week-long encampment on the diocesan grounds. They filled a huge tent, greeting old friends and making new ones. ...Read More
The Church of Acts is Alive in Nepal!
- The gospel is spreading faster in Nepal than anywhere in the world. It has doubled since we first joined in ministry in 2014. We were grateful to travel with The Anglican Deanery to three churches in rural areas, teaching on the Holy Spirit, Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship. ...Read More
Return to Myanmar
- In February, we returned to the Diocese of Myitkyina in the Kachin State of Myanmar. Their bishop, John Zau Li, is a Spirit-led evangelist. Once again he organized health and wellness days at remote churches. The entire community was invited whether Christian, Buddhist or Animist. Each day included basic health screening, talks on diet, presentation of stretching and exercise, the Gospel told as a story, a talk on the healing powers of God, prayer ministry for both physical and emotional healing, assessment for reading glasses and a fellowship meal. ... Read More
2018 Mission Reports
Kurdistan, Has the World Forgotten the Victims of ISIS?
Love for the Least has not forgotten. E412 has not forgotten. Many Christians have not Forgotten.
In “Camp Sandy,” a camp for Yezidi IDPs, the Yezidi women in traditional dress sat in orderly rows, patiently waiting for medical care, despite the cold and wind. These women were very accustomed to waiting.
GAFCON-A Golden Hour in the Golden City
When friends in Christ come together to celebrate the Lord’s provision, to engage in Bible Study, joyous worship, testimonies and ministry planning, it is truly a golden hour, a time for blessing and a fresh impartation of the Holy Spirit...
Uganda Mass Weddings-A Time of Long Awaited Joy!
Couples were eager to be joined in Holy Matrimony. Some had waited years, some just months, some even had great grandchildren. They had accepted the Bishop’s invitation to be married in the sight of God.
Power Evangelism Builds the Kingdom in Myanmar!
Bishop John Zau Li has a heart for evangelism. He is unfazed by persecution or tradition and wants to increase evangelism in his Myitkyina Diocese. His vision is for the Anglican Church in Kachin State of Myanmar to open its doors and hearts to all peoples in this northern-most region of the country.
The Gospel is Traveling Rapidly in Nepal!
By many means the Gospel is traveling in Nepal, the fastest area of Christian growth in the world. In major cities and on faraway mountain tops only reached by foot it is spreading through healings, friendship and diligent discipleship. Despite increased persecution, the Good News is going out ...
Ugandans are hungry for the Word!
January-February 2018
After Christmas, the hottest and driest time of the year in Uganda, the long school break affords a time to gather in vacant school yards and buildings. Believers began with a Jesus Parade...
2017 Mission Reports
The Lord is Moving in Asia!
October 2017
The Anglican Church in Nepal has almost doubled since 2014. Currently Christianity is growing faster in Nepal than anywhere else in the world. Two horrific earthquakes offered a great opportunity for relief work. Often the church was the only entity that came to help amid the disaster. (more)
God's Design for Marriage and the Family
August 2017
Both the nation and The Church of Uganda declared 2016 the Year of the Family, realizing the great needs of families. In August we returned to offer conferences in the Kalaki and Kaberamaido Archdeaconries in the Diocese of Soroti... read more
The Love of Christ in Refugee and IDP Camps
May 2017
One of the most haunting and convicting things we have seen in the past few years has been the slaughter of Christians by ISIS. These martyrs were living in the ancient places of Christianity like Nineveh, just across the Tigris River from Mosul. We were convicted by their refusal to denounce Christ in the face of sure martyrdom...
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"Who is the Holy Spirit and What Does He Do?"
March 2017
Every time we touch down in Uganda we feel that we are home. We have been going to Uganda for long periods over the past twelve years and have made many dear friends. We long to be there when we are away. This trip was especially touching, showing the progression of the Gospel, the godly development of leaders, emphasizing the bonds of friendship and the Lord’s blessing...
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"Rebuilding Lives in Nepal Post Earthquakes"
January 2017
They surprised us. We heard the children singing and saw their sweet, welcoming faces as we climbed the slate steps up the mountainside. But we were unprepared for the greeting of Pastor Sher Tamang and his parishioners. They placed white stoles and beautiful leis of flowers around our necks as they sang.
Two days of bone jarring travel over frightening roads, through gorgeous scenery, always feeling that we might be propelled over the edge, ... Read more