Hope this letter finds you well and determined to live this New Year in the Lord! We believe God has answered your prayers for "Susanna", the mother of four who made great progress last year. She is well. Concerning her ex-husband, things have settled down a bit as there is a $200,000 bill he owes to Susanna for legal fees and missed alimony payments accrued over the years. Presently, this seems to be the greatest deterrent to him from making the 1,000 mile trip to Milan where she lives with her family. Because you prayed, some healthy boundaries came around her! ...Keep Reading

As we launch grad student movements on campuses all across the U.S., our jaws continue to drop as we see God provide in unexpected ways. Kristin, a Senior English major at Marshall University and a Cru Grad Fellow, eagerly asked last fall to join our first Grad Fellows Summer Mission. We hadn’t anticipated accepting students who weren’t yet grad students, but we said yes with the understanding that she would launch a grad movement once she began grad school. Then Kristin surprised us! She shared that she also wanted to launch a grad movement at Marshall before she graduated. Below is a recent update from Kristin....Keep Reading

This month marks 25 years of exciting work and life in Milan! As many of you know, upon arrival in Milan we were assigned to ministry in three church plants in their early stages (one of them Arabic speaking). Our discipleship began with many people in our home and many others in Dan’s counseling office. Opportunities abounded for speaking across Italy, even on national radio and TV - presenting several topics to introduce the Gospel to first-time listeners. Looking back, God constantly opened new doors....Keep Reading

Changes in season have arrived. As we see the frost in the morning, we know winter has arrived in South Africa. Summer, autumn, winter and spring, God reminds us, through His creation, that seasons are to be expected, to be natural, and to be embraced. Whether it is firewood for an upcoming winter or plans for a summer barbecue, our anticipation of the shift in season has arrived and we prepare, we anticipate…...Keep Reading

A few weeks ago, I (Heather) served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Cru National Summit briefing in Austin, Texas. During this gathering of Cru's board members and major financial partners, I enjoyed introducing the stories of changed lives through the ministry of Cru on high school and college campuses. We heard live testimonies and watched videos from all over the world of Jesus transforming people who then went on to commit their lives to advancing the gospel, often in the hardest places to reach in the world. ...Keep Reading

Summer is emerging in the northern hemisphere while winter encroaches in the southern hemisphere. We are presently on a farm in South Africa. As I look out each morning, I am reminded of Scriptures that declare: “The heavens declare the glory of God” and “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead.” Being in this beautiful setting of a dairy farm has reminded us of the creator-God who is also the Great Planner. I have been reading an amazing book, “Humble Roots,” written by our friend, Hannah Anderson. She reflects on humility and God’s grace in our lives as we serve him. Hannah has a unique way of looking at God’s creation and Scripture....Keep Reading

Dear Wake Chapel Family, As we share some fresh news, let our hearts be full of the Joy and Victory that Jesus brings in those who believe. We serve a very good Savior!...Keep Reading

Barbecues, sunshine, and ninety-degree temperatures… at least that is the picture in our mind of January in South Africa. This is the time of year for warm weather and icy desserts, not snow and hot chocolate! So, you can imagine our boys with the glistening snow and the icy temperatures. They did get out to build a snow man but the cold drove them back inside very quickly. We are just not accustomed to wintry weather....Keep Reading

Dear Team, Happy Thanksgiving! Heather and I hope that you had a great day yesterday and that you were able to rest and refresh as you reflected on the greatness of God and thanked Him for all that He is and has done for you this past year....Keep Reading

God’s determination to keep writing the Story of Redemption is pressing on! Here is how we are sharing in that story and moving forward. ...Keep Reading