In 2008 Rick Briggs and myself made our first exploratory visit to Blantyre, Malawi. I’ll never forget getting into the van full of strangers with one singular thought: “I sure hope these men are who they claim to be…otherwise I’ll be a shallow grave shortly!”

As it turned out these men were men who loved God and dreamed of reaching their country with the gospel. In time we joined forces and worked to develop Grace Community Church – Malawi.

In 2011 we found it necessary to discontinue the ministry partnership for a period of time due to persistent questions regarding accountability. I continued to be in contact through email, phone, and FaceBook. Over time the relationship was mended and we began dreaming of a restored ministry partnership.

Beginning in late 2013 I began personally supporting the work there with Bibles, gospel tracts, and individual support. The ministry has again begun to thrive with churches in more than 23 villages. Personally I have bought bibles, printed copies of a book written by the GCC-Winchester staff called Disciples Making Disciples. We use this to train pastors in Africa.

It’s now time to make another visit to Blantyre and the surrounding region. And I need your help.

I will be going alone…as a way of keeping costs down. My airfare has been paid, but I need help with other costs for the trip. Specifically, transportation to each of the villages (a rented 4×4) and food for all those who will be gathering in the villages for our joint meetings. The total cost will be $350-$400 a day for vehicle and fuel, and $200 per village for food. The total cost will be $3200. I will pay for my own hotel and food while in country.

On this trip I will be training pastors and teaching in each village we visit.

Please join me in reaching out once again to the people of one of the poorest countries in the world.

You can make contributions to Grace Community Church and earmark it Malawi trip or contribute directly to Paypal gccmalawi@gmail.com

Thank you for reading, for praying, and perhaps for contributing to this new ministry effort in Malawi and Mozambique!