“That they may thrive in life and ministry.”
As Mentoring Coordinator, the focus is on spiritual development and life training – taking the best of what we’ve learned over decades of marriage, parenting, ministry, and missions-life overseas, and investing in the growth of newly appointed missionaries as they prepare to take the Gospel to the least-reached around the globe.
I, Brandon, first felt God’s call on my life toward long-term missions during a junior high youth group trip to Mexico. This burden on my heart has been confirmed over the years through trips to the Czech Republic, Austria, England, and Kazakhstan. Pursuing this dream, I attended Moody Bible Institute and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Bible/Theology. Over the years I became an aircraft mechanic, later teaching at Liberty University. Life has had many curveballs, but God has not let my fire for missions fade. After serving in Austria, I am so thrilled to now be given the opportunity to mentor and prepare the next wave of WorldVenture missionaries!
I, Kristi, daughter of a pastor and of missionaries, was raised in a ministry-focused home. At age sixteen, I joined my parents in taking the love of God to Austria and Eastern Europe. While I was serving through music ministry, teaching, and evangelism, God laid a desire on my heart to minister long-term cross-culturally. After studying at a Torchbearers Bible school and Moody Bible Institute, I joined Brandon in various missions opportunities. As a couple we have also sought to raise our children for God’s glory, preparing them to offer His truth and hope to the world.
God has given us a passion for discipleship! Through the years, we have seen God work through us in numerous forms of mentorship ministry, encouraging men & women to grow in their spiritual understanding and intimacy with God. Our desire is to continue this work, both in our local church and as we continue serving with WorldVenture.
Please pray that our efforts will help prepare missionaries to be healthy – spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and professionally – that they may thrive in life and ministry.
Blogs on WorldVenture
* Cultivating Ordinary People to Missions
* Escape From Ukraine: The Journey of Valentina and Chili
