Dreaming amidst insecurity- Spring 2026

“Lord? What is all this for?” Our house, positions, materialistic possessions? Will this not all be nothing but waste in 10, 50, 100 years?” My head spun the ideas of comfort, predictability, security on a record over and over again. I had gone to Japan February to visit my dear friend Johnson and his wife Cierra in Ibiraki-shi. While there, I found myself at a common event, a DTS graduation. During that ceremony, a phrase challenged me to my core. A phrase that would echo in my head… “if your dreams don’t scare you, they aren't big enough”-Loren Cunningham. As the words reverberated, I thought, ashamedly, to myself, I don't want to be scared, I like what I can grasp, I don't want the unknown, I don't want to rely on what I can't predict… I remember hearing those words and being utterly appalled, that when squeezed and challenged, those were what issued from my soul. I knew a change had to be made. I had grown complacent in my purpose, moreover, I was beginning to be complacent in my very own faith. 

I was active in my walk, but buried underneath was a scared human that desired what was reachable instead of what God had in mind. 

This Spring season has been nothing short of remarkable and life changing. Though hard questions have been asked and presented, our resolve has never been stronger. Now more than ever, we are looking foreword with renewed vision and restored purpose. No safety nets, no holding back. We are scrapping old securable goals with God dreamed open handed futures filled with both excitement and extreme uncertainty. But we are done hiding in the attainable and are ready to press on in the name of Jesus who is our safety, security and hope, in whom we can trust eternally. 

That said, a big announcement will be made very shortly. We are incredibly excited to share with you, the path the Lord has called us down. 

It’s funny, the adage, “God works in mysterious ways”. I feel as though He does at times and other times he puts it in full neon colors and bright lights for us to see, we just have to be humble enough to acknowledge it.

Since January 30th, we’ve concluded our trip to California, and my eye opening trip to Japan to meet with the Trans, and fellowship with them. While there, I was able to help serve in YWAM Takatsuki’s kitchen for a few days as well as meetup with friends we’d connected with that past summer who’d be graduating their SBS and staff we had kindled deep connections with. My eyes were opened to Mike and Vivian’s long term YWAM vision in Kochi as well, three days I wont soon forget. Once I returned, it was time to pack and go! Not a week later DTS graduation for YWAM Ozarks would be upon us. They'd all be arriving back from their outreach to Brazil and the Amazon. Our first Mission Adventures team from Joplin, Mo would soon follow along with the YWAM Downtown’s open house and the start of our Discipleship Bible School that following Sunday… and we haven't even finished out the spring season yet! There's still the progress with the YWAM Downtown building involving electrical and carpentry work (ongoing) and our first successful Dinner on the Hill event.

Thank you to all who prayed for point number 1 and 2 in our last update. We have seen the Lord come through in so many incredible ways. My trip to Japan was completely funded just before I embarked. On that second point, God has made very clear to both Ang and I, that there is much to come and much to prepare for (more on that later). 

We appreciate your prayers and support.

-The Kellers