New missionaries for 2009

Flying the Gospel to the people of Indonesia     

 Indonesia is a country consisting of thousands of islands that vary greatly in culture, religion, and language.  NTM missionaries work in villages throughout the country, often in locations far from civilization.  That is where we come in!  Justin will be flying a small plane and/or helicopter in and out of these remote villages acting as a taxi, ambulance, mailman, food and medicine delivery man, and so much more.  Without the presence of a flight program, it would take many of these missionaries days or even weeks to travel between the supply town and their village; with an airplane or helicopter, it is only a matter of hours.       We  are very excited about the prospect of supporting missionaries’ emotional, spiritual, and relational needs, as well.  Oftentimes the stress of living in a different culture and being distant from family and friends can overwhelm missionaries.  A big part of our ministry will be providing a listening ear and encouragement to missionaries who are struggling.         Our role will be one of supporting tribal church planters so that they are better able to focus on the awesome task of bringing the Gospel into places that otherwise have no access to it. 

Getting to know us:      

Justin grew up in a small village in the jungles of Kalimantan, Indonesia with his parents, who are also missionaries with NTM.  Growing up with friends in the village, who had never heard of Jesus Christ before his parents and their team came, gave Justin a love for tribal people in need of Christ.  Justin knew that God gifted him in the area of mechanics and service and that airplanes have an incredible role in spreading the Gospel, so he decided that he would head toward missionary aviation.  Justin completed the Missionary Aviation Technology program at Moody Bible Institute.       

Courtney grew up in Vermont and became excited about overseas missions when she went on a mission trip to Papua New Guinea in High School.  God had given her an interest in counseling and psychology, and she was encouraged by a missionary in PNG to pursue that passion with the goal of working with missionaries and their children.  Courtney received degrees in counseling from Moody Bible Institute and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.     

New Tribes Mission’s purpose:  

Motivated by the love of Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, NTM exists to assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilizing, equipping, and coordinating of missionaries to evangelize unreached people groups, translate the Scriptures, and see indigenous New Testament churches established that truly glorify God.  

 

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 May 23 2010

Hey Friends,

 

Things are happening...Justin leaves for Haiti tomorrow and we leave FL on June 2nd.  Check out our blog for more news and a few pictures of flying in FL. 

 

Thanks so much for being on our team...we appreciate your prayers and interest in our lives!

 

Love,

Justin & Courtney