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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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February 2026

February 2026

Greetings all, We want to thank each of you for your prayers for Geoff and me as we make plans for this next trip to Asia Pacific. We want you to know that the Lord has been graciously supplying for this trip and at this point, unless something unexpected comes up, we...

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February 2026

February 2026

Greetings dear friends! Two weeks ago the IBC Board of Trustees met on campus (pictured right). Our members come from Arizona, Washington, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas. I am so blessed to have such a wise and committed group of saints to serve as my boss....

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January 2026

January 2026

Happy New Year from IBC and the Koppens! I hope you’re enjoying and flourishing in 2026 as much as we are! It was a rough end to 2025… My third daughter (Angie) broke her collarbone near the end of November and needed surgery. The Fall semester ended in December with...

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