The Armor Bearer

June 2025 Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Agency Supporters,                                                                                                                          “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”  John 15:13 That Bible verse has profound spiritual meaning. It is also often quoted around the military’s most sacred of holidays, Memorial Day. During May, I found…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Agency Supporters, “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 4:34 We are grateful to see some movement in our country away from some of the unbiblical philosophies of recent years that permeated our Armed Forces. While rescinding WOKE and DEI policies and practices indicates…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Agency Supporters, Is there some special event that you look forward to in your church or ministry each year? The big deal for us at AFBM happens each year in early August when we invite a portion of our missionary family to join us for AFBM Family Week. This 4-day…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13. Military history is full of accounts that demonstrate the need for, and the impact of, individual sacrifice. Our AFBM missionary serving in Italy is reminded every year of…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, Perhaps like me, you are excited at the arrival of Spring. For many it means warmer temperatures and the many signs of new life all around them. This time of year also means our wonderful opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, We hope you are enjoying some special time with family and friends during the holidays. For many families, Thanksgiving and Christmas offer the best opportunities to be with those we love. Yet for some, these holidays look and feel much different. Perhaps you have seen images of military members…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58. Have you ever wondered how long God might be able to use you where you live…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, I realize some of you reading this letter may be newer partners with AFBM while others have spent decades praying for and supporting the important work that our missionary family and Home Office undertake, day after day, month after month, and year after year. Countless thousands will be in…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, “For I am the LORD, I change not;” Malachi 3:16a. Recently I heard someone comment, “Another new year and more change.” Is that what 2023 seems like for you? Perhaps you are someone who promotes change and looks forward to the excitement and challenge those changes can bring. Or…

Dear Faithful Prayer Warriors and Supporters, Serving as a British missionary to China, C.T. Studd is credited with these words in a poem, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” Perhaps like me, you feel that with a blink of your eyes, the end of 2022 is here.…