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May 2026

May 2026

Raised Up! Dear friends, There are many things that we do in the realm of mobilization (challenging the next generation of missionaries to go into harvest). We do a lot of conferences and classes and coffees. We spend a lot of time sharing stories, sending emails, and...

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May 2026

May 2026

Thank you for praying for the ministry trip. The students returned after spring break with very positive accounts of how God used them and about what He did in their lives. Thank God! The photo above is from the day native students and staff dressed in their...

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April 2026

April 2026

“We are not only called to evangelize the world, but we are called to build the kingdom everywhere. This means that your work matters to God.” (George Verwer) Dear family and friends, It has now been 15 years since we moved to Florida. We arrived from Maryland to...

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April 2026

April 2026

Where are those Palmers? How are they doing? Well, I’m glad you asked, or at least are wondering. We are so thankful for the privilege of being in the care of our daughter Judy and family in the home they are buying here in Sanford. Our health is fairly stable right...

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April 2026

April 2026

Here's a pdf of the IBC Spring 2026 Newsletter! 2026 Spring Newsletter - FINAL Also, here are a couple of links showing videos about incarnational theology for you to ponder here:

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April 2026

April 2026

Thank you for your love, prayers and gifts! We are deeply grateful for your huge part in sharing the love of Jesus with the Hewa tribal people of Papua New Guinea. Thank you! Mikenna will graduate from high school next Month!!! We are so very proud of Mikenna, for her...

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April 2026

April 2026

Greetings all, Yes, I know, the eagles have landed and you didn’t even know they had taken off. Wow, this last month has been a whirlwind for sure with us being very busy right up to our return to the USA! I didn’t have my computer with me while in the tribe so...

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April 2026

April 2026

This week the students are on their ministry immersion trip. From what we have heard, it has been a rough one with limited living accommodations, no hot water, wind, and blowing sand. Pray God would use this time in the lives of the students (and staff) who are...

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March 2026

March 2026

Greetings, friends! I am writing to you at the end of a very busy travel season, with 25 days spent on the road in the last two months. I’ve traveled to Montana, South Dakota, California, and Alaska. Sarah was on all of these trips but also went to British Columbia. I...

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March 2026

March 2026

The Hope Plaza – Nassau, Bahamas In 2003, Jonathan and Shena Carey planted the seeds of The CTC Network Inc. on Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. Their first facility brought hope to many, but a powerful hurricane destroyed it. Undeterred, Jonathan and Shena took their...

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April 2026

March 9, 2026

Greetings Team, The time is suddenly upon us! Geoff and I will appreciate your prayers as we lift off early-early Tuesday morning for Dallas, and from there on to Tokyo and Asia Pacific. I say early-early as we have to check in at 3:30 a.m. – not a normal time for us...

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March 2026

March 2026

I would like to introduce you to the two women I am life coaching this year. Tiyana comes from the east side of the Navajo Reservation and is a new believer. It is a joy to be the first one to introduce her to many of the Bible characters and stories. I also sometimes...

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