In early August, you received my latest prayer letter, which stated that we finally had our visas and would be returning to Thailand September 23. The day after I sent that letter, there were serious public accusations made against the founder and president of our home church and mission board, Austin Gardner. I have decided […]
Exposing Vision Baptist Mission’s Response to Allegations Against Austin Gardner
Note: We have resigned in the wake of these allegations. Read our story here. Table of Contents The Allegations Sexual Abuse The 24 Non-Sexual Accusations Vision Baptist Missions’ Response Summary 8/3 – Initial Email Thread 8/4 – Talking points handed out 8/5 – VBM Public Statement #1 8/3-6 – Pressure from Pastors 8/5 – Internal […]
May Prayer Letter
Lori’s Mom was killed in a car wreck This month was a heartbreaking one. Lori’s mother, along with 3 other of her extended family members died in a car crash in TX. We are very thankful that the Lord allowed Lori and the girls to spend the week prior to the wreck with their grandma—the […]
Stuff From our Week
I was just sent this picture. It is a girl from our church who decided to set up and sing Christmas songs on the street in front of the church to invite people to Christmas services. I’m not yet sure who all was involved in this conspiracy, but they make me proud.
September 2018 Prayer Letter
Teaching Missions in Taiwan Last month I was invited to Taiwan to teach for a week on missions to some missionaries, missions interns, and students associated with Grace Baptist Missions for their Asian regional conference. Missions is a high-casualty occupation, and I pray it was helpful to help equip them for the road ahead and […]
June ‘18 Prayer Letter
June 21, 2018 We praise the Lord for what He has done over the past month. SS Growth As you know, we recently started several new classes with some several new teachers, and our SS attendance has almost doubled as a result. And not surprisingly, the rate of questions and opportunities to help has dramatically […]
Stuff from Our Week
✪ We updated our logo a bit ✪ A fortune teller said he was coming to our Bible study in the morning. What would YOU teach on?? ✪ Our fortune teller friend came back for more Bible study today. We have now talked for several hours about Jesus and the Gospel. Also, now he has […]
Stuff from Our Week
✪ Good day out crisscrossing the city and discussion topics as we house hunted with the Kellett’s. Here is a tracing of our steps. ✪ Thank you to Jacob Langdon and Fellowship Baptist Church for giving toward some musical equipment to make it possible to play and record some good Thai Christian music! Looking forward […]
Stuff from Our Week
✪ We got to bed late, but our friends and co-workers have arrived safely! Pray for Joey and Candice over the next weeks as they try to adjust and get their new lives set up here. ✪ Here are some numbers about the state of church planting in Thailand.
Stuff from Our Week
✪ Went to a funeral today and noticed the Donation Board at the temple. People purchasing merit and things for their next life. (Indulgence style.) Definitely buying some prestige for themselves by getting their name and donation amount inscribed on the entrance. ✪ If you ever wondered what a Buddhist funeral is like. Lots of […]