Voland family in Germany

01/05/2026

Summer 2026 USA Ministry Assignment -

01/04/2026

Rebuilders of walls -

01/03/2026

Signs of Life -

Seemingly overnight, spring has sprung in Kiel! After an uncharacteristically cold and snowy winter, new signs of life are everywhere. As we enjoy the sounds of birds singing and the beauty of blossoms beginning to form on the trees in our backyard, we are reminded that almost 2 years ago to the d...

01/02/2026

Unpack your bags -

This verse from Jeremiah 29 highlights the theme of a conference we attended with other international church leaders in Braunfels, Germany from 1/16-18. We gathered to encourage one another and learn best practices around shepherding international churches. We heard from Thai-American pastor and...

01/01/2026

Light workers -

"Hey you!" said a woman walking behind us. "Yes, you! Come here. I have something to give you!"  Maddy, Asher and I (Stephanie) were walking home from the grocery store a few days before Christmas when an elderly woman approached us, flagging us down. I figured Asher had probably thrown a toy o...

01/12/2025

Advent blessings! Please enjoy this latest ministry update from our family in Kiel, Germany!

02/11/2025

Coming Home to Christ -

01/10/2025

Power to overcome -

   I praise you, Lord,     for being my guide. Even in the darkest night,     your teachings fill my mind. 8 I will always look to you, as you stand beside me     and protect me from fear. 9 With all my heart, I will celebrate,     and I can safely rest.

01/09/2025

Called by name -

01/07/2025

Watch and wait -

22-25 All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it’s not only around us; it’s within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We’re also feeling the birth pangs. These sterile and barren bodies of ours are ...