By faith, not by sight…

July 8, 2013

“…for we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Cor. 5:7) This descriptive phrase of the Christian’s outlook on life is found in the context of living our natural life on earth while knowing our real life is in Heaven, with Christ. It seems to be reminding us that when something (or everything) we experience […]

NTM Alumni Reunion

May 6, 2013

64 people in 12 countries for 956 years! Yes, those are the numbers. This weekend we hosted a gathering of people who have served with New Tribes Mission and/or are currently serving. The 64 people who attended represent 956 years of NTM ministry in 12 different countries! Some drove 3 hours or more to join […]

Help! I have weak knees…

January 14, 2013

What should I do when my knees are weak? Recently, I read in the Bible, “…strengthen your…weak knees.” (Heb. 12:12) and it made an impression more than any other time I’ve read that sentence! Since I had knee surgery and am going through the ensuing rehabilitation, I have experienced one kind of “weak knee’. The […]

Heb. 2:1-2 “…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”

August 8, 2012

If you watched the Olympics, you probably saw the Jamaican flag a lot—mainly for their medal-winning runners. As the Olympics opened in London, I was in Kingston, Jamaica, within sight of the Usain Bolt Stadium, watching a host of other runners. University students were gathered from 14 Caribbean nations for a mission conference! Yes, they […]

A Great beginning…

February 17, 2011

Mid January found us sharing with a new group of friends on Oak Island, NC. Later in the month we were blessed by a visit from three college students with hearts for the Lord. Then the first few days of February was an encouraging time at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia. Please pray for the […]

2010 Highlights

January 1, 2011

Our Lord blessed the year 2010 with abundant opportunities to serve and enjoy Him and to watch Him work in peoples lives...

Baby Nate

December 30, 2010

God blessed the Stuart family (Ed and our daughter, Liz) with little Nathaniel Kenneth Stuart Sunday October 24th 2010. Opa and Oma West were so happy little Nate arrived before Opa’s trip to Indonesia. We were all very grateful for a safe arrival. Liz had a difficult recovery and it was providential that Oma could […]

2010 Ministry Trip

December 29, 2010

In October and November 2010, Ken visited Indonesia once again. There were several ministry opportunities, including speaking at an international church in Jakarta. Of course, the highlight of his trip was the visit to the Da-an church and translation team. Though faced with some challenging personal concerns and with some ministry challenges in the church, […]

Family Update

July 26, 2010

Much has happened in our family during the past few weeks...

Ministry with children at recent conference

March 16, 2010

Thank you for praying for our time with the children at Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church during their Missions weekend. The children were very attentive and appreciated the time. Cindy told about the need of unreached tribal groups, then told the story of a tribal believer and taught the children a phrase for learning language. […]