June 2025 Update
The past few months have been filled with blessings and exciting progress in the ministry. Here are a few highlights: Please pray for the World’s Cheapest Missions Trip in Atlanta (July 22-25) and a trip we’re taking to Asia (July
March 2025 Update
Blaine and Holly Hooper are the newest VBM missionaries, on their way to South Africa. They are sent out of Whitfield Baptist in Dalton, Georgia. What a blessing to have a small part in their training and to see the
Surrender Today
Sometimes it is easier to surrender the future than the day! Saying we will go anywhere and do anything for God can be something we are “fully willing to do,” but taking care of today’s responsibilities for God may not
What About Those Who Have Never Heard?
As we consider the importance of the gospel, inevitably the question about the plight of those who have never heard the gospel comes up. J.O. Sanders address this question in chapter twelve of his book, Spiritual Discipleship. Here is what
Why Europe?
In Mark 16:15, Jesus told His disciples to, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Every place in the world and every person in the world needs to hear the gospel message. That includes the continent
Where Do People Live?
Ethnocentrism is when we evaluate other cultures according to the standards and customs of our own culture. In other words, we think that everyone else should be like us, and, if they aren’t, they are different and wrong! Seeing the world
Book Review: What’s Best Next by Matt Perman
At some level, I think all people want to be productive and effective. Everyone desires to do something, be something, or accomplish something in life. Books on productivity, however, are not always written by people who are concerned with glorifying
Encouragement for Personal Bible Reading
Devotions…Quiet Time…God and I Time – These are all ways I have heard personal Bible reading and prayer described. Essentially, they describe a regular time when believers in Christ develop their personal relationship with Christ through Bible reading and prayer.
Does London Need More Churches?
The largest urban area in the United Kingdom is London. Apart from being one of the most famous cities in the world, it is also one of the most diverse cities in the world. Over a third of London’s residents
Missions Conference Ideas
Every year, many local churches put together a missions conference. Planning a missions conference can be very challenging, especially when coming up with ideas to make the conference fresh and exciting. Here are a few random ideas that I have
Characteristics of Mighty Men
Every time I read about David and his Mighty Men, my heart is stirred. I love meditating on the kind of loyalty, bravery, and courage of these men. I am so challenged by their commitment to God, the kingdom, and
February 2025 Update
The fall semester of the Vision School of Missions is off to a great start! One of our students left for Bolivia for her internship, and another young lady, the daughter of missionaries to Bolivia, enrolled as a first-year student. This semester, we
December 2024 Update
The diversity of New York City never ceases to amaze me! Cali and I loved visiting with the Blooms and Canavans, church-planters who hosted a Youth for the Gospel event and are reaching people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
September 2024 Update
Thank you for your continued prayers as we serve at Vision Baptist Missions, seeking to mobilize and equip the next generation of missionaries. Our July “World’s Cheapest Mission Trip” ended with four young people pledging to give their lives to
July 2024 Update
June 30, 2024, marked the twentieth anniversary of our arrival in the United Kingdom as missionaries. What a joy to be back in the UK last month visiting the churches we started and spending the weekend at Derry Baptist Fellowship!
May 2024 Update
Mozambique is a country in southern Africa with a population of over 34 million people and very few independent Baptist missionaries. Recently, a number of couples have surrendered to go to this needy country including VBM missionaries, Noah & Tristan
February 2024 Update
“I think I should read the Bible for myself!” – These were the profound words of a young man on the streets of Colchester this past Saturday. While Grant and I were out sharing the gospel alongside Missionary Pastor Sam
December 2023 Update
If the length of time since our last prayer letter (10 weeks!) is any indication, it has been a very busy but blessed season! Here are some updates: Ministry Travels – Over the past couple of months, we helped with