Ya know the song? We have decided…Well we have decided to follow Jesus, all the way to Nigeria, West Africa. We have also decided, due to the Lord’s leading, to remain here Nigeria Long Term.

This means that we are willing to become career missionaries and leave the STA (Short Term Associate) title behind us. We realize that there are so many areas for us to be a part of an awesome ministry here.

We meet with a group of ministry leaders once a month to share how the ministry is going and pray for each other.  About a month ago the meeting was different:  we were all asked to share areas of concern in the ministry.  It was difficult to hear the concerns but yet it was so exciting for Alycia and me.

There are two ways that you can walk away from a meeting like this. 1. Not wanting to be a part of a ministry with such problems. 2. Wanting to be part of the solution.

Alycia and I had walked away from this meeting with the same thought. Let us be a part of the solution. There are so many great things being done within the ministry already with so many awesome opportunities waiting to be tapped. How exciting, we can be a part of the solution and growth of Christians all over Nigeria.

There are many questions and prayers to be answered as we start to plan for this change in life. There are quite a few directions that we could go in ministry, once we complete our assignment as Hostel Parents.

Pray for our direction and our involvement within our ministries. Pray that we are making great connections with all of the Children we are involved with along with all of our Nigerian colleagues we are working with day by day.

We also pray for you and your ministry opportunities back in the good ol’ US of A. If not feeling fulfilled there we know of so many great opportunities for you here in Nigeria as well.