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We arrived in Senegal in 1997, as missionaries-in-training (MIT). The first months of that 3 year MIT term were spent in Dakar, Senegal's capital. In Dakar, we got an introduction to French and made regular trips up country to Saint-Louis, a town of about 100,000 people. We moved to Saint-Louis for our last years of that term and for our second term in Senegal as well. We returned to Senegal the second term with 4 month old twins.
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Current Ministry | First Term | Second Term Currently in our MinistryMost of our time is spent starting a primary school, which opened in the fall of 2008. We also produce an evangelistic radio show which airs daily in the Wolof language. The church we are planting currently meets at the new school. Starting a church has been a wonderful experience. We have had the opportunity to meet people from many different countries and backgrounds who have been searching for a church home. We also continue to witness to our muslim friends, and take every opportunity to do Bible studies with those who want to know more about Jesus. Read our current newsletter: PDF Download
First Term in SenegalAfter arriving in Senegal in 1997 for our MIT term, we spent our first months learning French in Dakar. For most of our first term we lived in Saint-Louis, learning the Wolof language. The Wolof are an un-reached Muslim people group. We started Bible studies with seekers who wanted to learn more about the Bible, and began an English Center/Christian reading room that would be the base of ministry operations for the next 6 years. Laura ran a weekly Bible kids group that met in front of our home and Bryan helped disciple small pockets of believers scattered across central and southern Senegal. The goal of disciplining in these young churches was to raise up believers that were mature enough to attend Bible school (which was closed at the time) and who would eventually work as pastors. One day, these pastors could even work to evangelize the northern part of Senegal. At the end of our 3 year MIT term, we returned to our home state for our second furlough. Second Term in SenegalThe Lord blessed us with a set of twins and they were 4 months old when we returned to Saint-Louis, Senegal for our second term. During that time, working as fully appointed missionaries, we continued to work with the English Center. We taught English to countless local policemen, teachers, and government officials. Laura found the opportunity to teach English to a small group of Muslim women, using the women of the Bible as for the weekly class discussions. She also played a role in the development of Sunday school in churches across Senegal. Bryan spent most of his time in one-on-one Bible studies with seekers and took more of a leadership role in the Senegalese National Church. Newsletters
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Bible SchoolOne of the major milestones that happened during our second term was the reopening of the Bible school, which had been closed for 5 years. The first group of graduates was released into the ministry in 2005. The Senegal A/G also held the first ordination in 12 years in the fall of 2005, ordaining 8 ministers. This tripled the number of ordained pastors in the country. All of this has led to another big change between our two terms because for the first time we will be joined in Saint-Louis by a Senegalese pastor! This particular pastor is a recent graduate of the Bible school and a former Muslim.
Twin TimeEthan and Téa were born in the U.S. on November 14, 2001. We returned to Senegal for our second term when the twins were four months old. The kids are currently French tutoring so that they can begin at the French school in the fall.
Ker GiKer Gi is the Wolof word for home or house. We have a unique perspective of what it's like to raise a family and live in a third world setting. |
