In May 2023 we rejoiced with 110 graduates of Ethnos360 Bible Institute. 96 studied in-person and 14 through the new online degree program. An exit survey listed 40 as planning to immediately continue training with Ethnos360 to serve among Unreached People Groups. Six more had plans to serve under other mission boards. Over the summer, […]
Reflecting on 2021-2022, we have seen a lot of changes in our circumstances, but also God’s unchanging faithfulness. We are reminded of the Bible’s promise in Isaiah 54:10 where God says that even if “the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; yet My kindness shall not be removed from you.” — 2021 — […]
Ethnos360 Bible Institute has a lot of transitions ahead. This fall will be the first year of the consolidated U.S. campuses in Wisconsin. A few years ago, the mission began developing online versions of its courses. We thank the Lord that the entire freshman curriculum could be made available at the same time coronavirus concerns […]
This last year at the Michigan location has been a precious one so far. Normally it is just the Bible school students who are scattering to take the Good News to the ends of the earth, but this year each couple and individual on staff are also prayerfully considering where God would have them serve […]
In April, Ken prepared a Papua New Guinea themed meal for the students at the Bible Institute. As he looked around the house for decor to bring in, we chuckled to see a picture he had taken back in 2003 of a couple teenagers at the mission high school in PNG. One of those young […]
It’s Official! NTM’s new name is “Ethnos360!” With 80% of remaining unreached people groups now in countries actively opposed to Christian missionaries, we believe the new name will remove some barriers and stigmas for believers serving in these contexts. “A thriving church for every people” continues to be the core reason for our existence. (Note […]
In July, Ken accompanied itinerant medical missionaries Dick and Leota Watterson to Honduras to help with construction needs at a seminary there. Our church in Michigan supports three national couples who are graduates of this seminary and who are now church-planting among the Lenka people group. On Sunday he was able to travel into […]
Thanks so much for taking the time to pray for our lives and ministries. As always, our most important request is that we each stay close to the Lord, letting the Holy Spirit guide our priorities and words. It is easy to get busy doing good things in our own strength instead. New Tribes Bible […]