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Our Story

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A little about our family: —
Jeff and Christie have a passion for the local church and God’s heart for discipleship.  They began their formal ministries working with students at Baptist Bible College, Judson College, and Moody Bible Institute.  From there God led them to develop and grow a small group ministry and serve on the pastoral staff at Harvest Bible Chapel in West Olive, MI for five years.  God has converged their love for students and the church in this new phase of ministry with Reign UK. 
 
Jeff is gifted in administration and leadership. He holds his MS degree in Eduational Leadership from Wheaton College.  Christie has her MS in Counseling Ministries and is gifted in the areas of teaching, counseling. She also has a creative side that she uses in her skills as a graphic designer.  Both Christie and Jeff love to read, spend time outdoors, and both with coffee in hand.  They are passionate about applying the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday life and believe whole heartedly that God desires us to live out our faith within community – that is the church.

Their deepest joy in life are the three little ones that God has entrusted to their care. Misty Grace is eight years old and in the third grade. She is a creative one who loves to do crafts, write, and draw. She is an organizer like her dad and she helps keep everyone in line. Aiden Jeffery, AJ, is six years old and in first grade. He has one of those magnetic personalities. His blonde hair and blue eyes only further embellish the personality. He is all boy and all energy. He loves breakdancing, sports, and teasing his sisters. Kaci Lynae is almost two but she thinks that she is the same age as her brother and sister. She has a full vocabulary already and being the third, you can be sure that she knows how to talk louder and louder until she gets a hearing. She is a sweetheart and keeps us all smiling by the cute little things she does.

Misty and AJ, especially, are excited that God has called them to go to England to be missionaries. They understand that they are a vital part in our ministry as we, as a family, seek to live out what a family that is committed to Christ looks like. You can be sure that the next two years bring a host of challenges and transitions for all of us, so we covet your prayers.