Category: Missions

Did you ever wonder why God started at the beginning? Does the Old Testament matter? Not only does it matter… it paves the way for the gospel. Can a person understand their need for Jesus without first understanding WHO God is and What sin is and HOW man’s sin affects him? We are learning a […]

Oh Canada! We never thought we’d live here but we are really enjoying it. Paul and I are currently taking courses on Relationships (team conflict is often the reason a missionary will leave the field), Foundational Bible Teaching, and the Big Picture of what God has been and is doing through the church. The kids […]

As we drive down I-90 in New York State today toward Vermont, Ellen and I have been discussing the blessings of the past month or so. The summer began with a great visit to the CGBCI Conference in PA. We were able to reconnect with friends, talk with the Foreign Missions Panel, hear great speakers […]

Who we are: Paul, Ellen, Sam (12), Hazen (10), Noah (8), and Emmanuella Ama (3) Swenson. We are a family that is from northeastern Vermont and the Grace Brethren Church of Irasburg. I grew up in a Christian home and was saved at a very young age. Throughout my time growing up God used many […]