In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, an glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,…

Dear Pastors, Leaders, Partners and Church Families! Greetings to all of you from my church and family. I will always be thankful to you for continuing to pray for and encourage us to do the Lord’s work with even more enthusiasm. You always meet the needs of our ministry. May God bless you all. Mental…

Greetings from Mexico! In this update I am excited to tell you about a church planting trip I took to Mazatlan at the end of February! Mazatlan is a historical beach town in the Mexican state of Sinaloa! Almost eight years ago we sent down my good friends Tony and Angela Carranza, along with their…

Greetings to you in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We thank the Lord for you all and for your partnership in the ministry of the Gospel. Here is a brief ministry report of the year 2023. Despite growing persecution in our state, the Lord kept us safe and gave us…

What an amazing past month it has been traveling around South East Asia. We spent one week in Indonesia and one last final week in the Philippines. Let’s just say- we weren’t in Japan anymore (Dorothy voice). From completely opposite weather, to major culture differences, to even the toilets- they went from heated seats playing…

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9a He indeed shows Himself strong… It’s official, it’s been more than a month since we left California. You all are missed, but I am…

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.”  1 Corinthians 10:31 Over the past few months, the importance of living all aspects of our lives for the glory of God has increasingly been on my heart and mind. This has impacted me personally and in the…

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 2 CORINTHIANS 11:13 I (Matt) was surprised to find out that a cult had moved into my neighborhood while our family was away. Last year, several outrageous and vulgar things occurred in one of the “churches” here in Gulu. Among other…

“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 Hello family, friends, and partners in the Gospel, Since I last updated you all, I have finished out my time in South Asia, as well as traveled to Japan and spent 2 weeks with a team there. I am…

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I hope you are doing well! Thank you for your prayers and support. I am doing well by God’s grace. Two weeks ago, I was little sick for about a week. I had a fever, throat infection and upper respiratory infection, but now by…