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Pray for Unity

Pray for Unity

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this role I see it all—the good, the bad, and the ugly. In working with orientation through the years, one reality that hasn’t changed is that the number one reason missionaries leave the field is conflict. Whether with coworkers, spouses, or leaders, interpersonal conflict remains the leading cause of attrition. […]
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Answers to Prayer

Answers to Prayer

Thank you for praying for my application to be the Head of School. I heard back from the board chairman and was told that I was one of the top 5 candidates, but that they decided not to pursue me for this position. They thanked me for my 29 years of faithful service and asked […]
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Many Members/One Body

Many Members/One Body

  The work of church planting is not just for pastors and evangelists.  It takes all kinds of skill sets to keep the work going.  Building in the Bush As a missionary pilot with NTMA in Papua New Guinea Travis does a lot of flying people and supplies into and out of remote locations.  Sometimes […]
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February 2026 Update

February 2026 Update

Mexico Mission Trip We started off the new year by accepting an invitation from some friends to join them in building a small house for a needy family in Ensenada, Mexico. What a blessing it was to work alongside our friends and David’s two sisters, Ginger and Susie and get to know the family we […]
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Graveley News Winter Update 2025/2026

Graveley News Winter Update 2025/2026

A NEW HOUSE!!! Hello Everyone, A lot has happened since my last update, but the biggest news is that we moved! I was just getting used to the idea that Davi and I would stay in our apartment for another year after our first year was up in April, when God blessed us with an […]
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Four in Four

Four in Four

Since our arrival to The Homes of Ethnos360 three weeks ago, there have been four memorial services for four former residents of The Homes.  That will be four memorial services in four weeks.  Four lives who served the Lord, telling others about Jesus, both near and far.  This past week, we met with the family […]
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The System is Down

The System is Down

Supporting Tribal Church Planting in Papua New Guinea “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness… Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes.” -Psalm 115:1&3 “O sori, sistem em i daun!” (Oh, sorry, the system is […]
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Snowed In, Staying Busy, and Getting Ready to Go

Snowed In, Staying Busy, and Getting Ready to Go

Now may the God of peace… equip you with every good thing to do His will… from Hebrews 13:20-21 Snowed in: Greetings from Oklahoma, where we are finally warming up after a week of snow and ice. Oklahoma isn’t used to such weather, and snow removal is difficult. We were housebound for over a week! Staying […]
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