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Tribes just begging for missionaries

January 26, 2016

Did you know that there are many tribes just begging for missionaries to come to share the Good News about Christ with them? There are several tribes that have heard about other tribes being taught about Jesus, and they are asking for someone to come and share in their language, but there are not enough […]

The Hope of Christmas

December 7, 2015

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, […]

November Update- a month in numbers

November 24, 2015

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” — Phil. 1:3-5 In this season of giving thanks, we are thankful for you, our supporters, who through your prayers […]

He’s Here! — October Update

November 2, 2015

He’s here! Wyck Tetelestai Long was born on September 28 at 10:28pm. He was 8 lbs., 15 oz., 22 inches long. We are thankful for a good delivery and a healthy baby boy! Thanks for all your prayers. We are all doing well. Ty loves his baby brother and always wants to give him hugs […]

September Update- We reached a milestone!

September 2, 2015

“The missionary question is not, ‘Where are there unbelievers?’ and then send a missionary there. There are unbelievers everywhere! The missionary question is where are there peoples who don’t have any Christians in them, or don’t have a church strong enough to do the neighbor evangelism that we can do if we just want to […]

August update!

August 21, 2015

Matthew 6:19, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,” and where cars slam on their breaks on the highway and total your car… Ok, that last part isn’t in there :). However, yes friends, it is true. We are now without […]

July Update!

July 9, 2015

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.” — C.T. Studd This has long been a favorite quote of mine. Life passes so quickly, and we want to make sure each day is spent for Christ. Yes, we are looking forward to how God will use us in Papua […]

Want to give towards our ministry online?

June 30, 2015

If you are interested in partnering with us in reaching the unreached by giving financially, you can do so at this link: http://www.ntm.org/matt_long/give

Our Statement of Faith

June 30, 2015

[We also adhere to NTM’s statement of faith, which can be found at usa.ntm.org/about/what-we-believe] We believe: 1- in the triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 2- that God is good, all-knowing, all-powerful, gracious, just, loving, and sovereign 3- that God’s inerrant Word is our source of truth 4- that people are inherently sinful […]

Letter to Ty

June 30, 2015

A lot of people ask us how we feel about bringing Ty overseas. Here is a letter we wrote to him as an answer. We hope it communicates our vision for reaching the unreached. Dear Ty, Lord willing, within the next couple of years, we will be moving overseas preparing to go to a […]