Dakar Academy, Senegal

Giving to missionaries in Africa sounds exciting. It’s a beautiful thought—sending something meaningful to a faraway place where people are in need. It feels good… Read More »The Logistics Behind Your Gift

For most educators, summer often brings a chance to take a “break.” But if you’ve ever known someone who truly has a passion for inspiring… Read More »Our First Summer in Man

In the beginning… No, but really.  A prologue –   Long ago Enza had a dream in his heart for his own school. Over time,… Read More »Timeline of Koinonia Man Community Christian School

Hello, America! We did a thing. We packed up our house. We moved all of our things into storage. Dear friends are watching our dog.… Read More »January 2024 – Part 2

In the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon’s poetic words remind us that “there is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven.”… Read More »Au revoir, Sénégal (Part 1 of 2)

What a joy to be back in the country where dreams began.  Lately Enza and I have recounted the many ways God’s timing has been… Read More »Land Preparation this December

It’s been almost two weeks since Enza and I returned home to Dakar. Our whirlwind summer was so full of great connections, planning, dreaming, and… Read More »Focused Year Ahead

(Preface: Throughout our new season this last year in Senegal Enza and I had been praying for a new community to grow with. With great… Read More »Koné Summertime Shout Out

Following up on our last post, Enza had a successful trip to Man, Cote d’Ivoire to purchase the land you helped us get! You have… Read More »Bonjour! – Kone – Blog Update May 2023

We did it! Though our dream is BIG we know each small step of faith together with you is HUGE. We’ve received our goal of… Read More »Merci! Thank YOU! – April 2023

Thank you! We are less than $500 from our goal of $6500 to double the size of our land for the school. Merci beaucoup! We… Read More »Nearing our first Goal! – Koné update

Such beauty in a new land.  Well, new to me.  Enza and I spent two weeks over Christmas and New Year visiting family and traveling… Read More »Konés in Côte d’Ivoire – January 2023