Stannard, Luke & Michelle

Missions was not always on the Stannards’ radars. Luke was headed toward medical research and Michelle was a successful hair stylist before God reoriented them. During independent trips to Hungary, Luke and Michelle saw many needs and opportunities. This compelled them to return to minister to Hungarian students. God, in turn, used this to introduce them to each other, giving a greater significance to their time on the mission field.

After 11 years of engaging in discipleship and evangelism among students, God began to redirect the Stannards’ hearts. Despite seeing students grow in their faith, Luke and Michelle were burdened by the lack of churches equipped to nurture and shepherd them. Too often they heard and witnessed sermons that unpacked a lifestyle, but hardly focused on Scripture.

God since opened an opportunity with MTW to partner with a church and Reformed seminary in Munich, Germany. Luke and Michelle educate and train the next generation of pastors throughout Europe; help run a local pastoral internship program focused on leadership development; and engage in church ministry. Our prayer is to see spiritual leaders emerging to plant and revive churches across Europe. Your partnership will advance God’s kingdom throughout Europe! Please join the Stannards to see this accomplished!