Author: Chris and Maggie Hostetter

Independence for the Pal church has always been the goal. From day one, we knew we couldn’t live there forever, and that thought was in the back of our minds during everything we did. Last fall we made the decision as a team that it was time to remove ourselves from the daily workings of […]

When New Tribes Mission PNG has all the staff that it needs in each department: business, IT, aviation, medical, maintenance, education . . . we are able to support the work of over 90 church planting families around the country.  Support workers make it easier for church planters to stay focused on their primary goal– reaching the tribal […]

Book % Consultant Checked Lead Translator Current Status Matthew 6% Maggie Comprehension Check 1 Mark 100%     Luke 7% Axel Fachner Draft John 16%     Acts 100%     Romans 73% Chris Comprehension Check 2 1 Corinthians 100%     2 Corinthians       Galatians   Chris Content Check Ephesians 100%   […]

We’ve been told a few times over the years, “I couldn’t do what you’re doing.” And my typical response is “I can’t either. We can’t. But God can.” Check out the linked video featuring Stephen and Candice Schroeder, and hear their story about God bringing them to Papua New Guinea. God uses weak people, wherever […]

Below is an update from our field about the helicopter program. This has a huge impact on our ministry as the only way in and out of the Pal tribe is by helicopter, (or a two day mountain trek.) Thank you for your prayers and support for the aviation program in Papua New Guinea! Because of […]

Our team office/multi-purpose building is in need of new batteries. In this building we are constantly needing power for computers, for printing Bible lessons, Scripture, and literacy materials, and for laminating book covers. Electricity in this building also allows the Pal people to solder loose wires on their flashlights and power banks, charge those items […]

The day has come. We are moved out of the tribe and settled into a house on one of our mission’s centers. Eight long years crawled slowly by while living and working in the Pal tribe, but now it seems as though those years sped by in a flash. There were struggles, hardships, and many […]

In late February, four guys from our sending church – Freshwater Church – came and visited us at our home amongst the Pal people here in PNG. Despite what the title of this blog might lead you to believe, we did not eat them. Although, we did sit around and share cannibal jokes. Upon their […]

Missionaries just aren’t pastors and Bible teachers.  Many skills are needed on the mission field.  We especially need people who can come alongside our PNG co-workers and train them in the skills needed to keep our centers and bush houses running.  Check out this video.   If God is stirring your heart towards this work, […]

A flooded river stood between them and home. The heavy rains coupled with the narrow river bed had made the water rise much higher and run much faster than usual. It wasn’t safe for them to cross. Chris went first. He fought for balance with every step; the current struggled to pull him off his […]