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About Us

Adventures in Texas, Kenya, West Virginia, and North Carolina led us here

Without knowing what God was doing he has been equipping our family for His good work for the last 3+ decades! Every job, every home, has taught us skills and life lessons that we now see was God training us to be missionaries. And now we get to walk into the mission field! 

Unlikely Meeting

Joe and Abbey had no plans to meet the love of their lives that day

In 2011 Joe was living in West Virginia and was a lead guitarist and vocalist for a christian rock band. He was traveling around the country doing worship ministry. Abbey was living in North Carolina and was a college student seeking a degree in women’s ministry. Abbey clocked in at her job at Cracker Barrel, and Joe’s band stopped for lunch. A chance meeting turned into a facebook message. 
Fast forward to 2024 they have been married for 12 years and have 2 daughters. 

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Building Ministry

Joe and Abbey have spent their years together building their life around the pursuit of ministry

13 Years in the Making

Announcing the move to South Africa!

No Distance Is too Far

Joe and Abbey never expected God to call them to South Africa. But the minute he made the call they felt overwhelming peace and confidence that this was the path he called them on!

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You can help us make an Impact!

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Beautiful Feet

Help Abbey empower the people of Durban to have effective pregnancy ministries that also reach their communities with the hope of the gospel.

Support Local Churches

Help Joe impact the churches of Durban with resources and guidance on how to advance the message and hope of the gospel through technology and media.

Evangelism & Discipleship

Help Joe and Abbey reach the people of Durban with the gospel through evangelism and discipleship. 

Your prayers & support combined with our work

will change the world!

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Durban, South Africa