About Jay and Laura Stoms

In January 2002, I went to Malawi to teach Theology and Bible at the African Bible College . In 2001, I heard Dr. Richard Pratt of 'Third Millennium Ministries' talk about the shortage of qualified Bible teachers in developing nations and the incredible spiritual hunger, especially in Africa. Afterwards I told Dr. Pratt that I'd been to seminary and enjoyed teaching, but that I struggled learning languages. His response was 'if I were you, I'd go to English-speaking Africa'.
Laura and I were married in 2004.

I contacted a former Professor from Knox Seminary, O. Palmer Robertson who had taught in Africa for several years. He invited me to come to Malawi and I went 2003. I stayed and taught Theology and Bible their for 12 years. While in Malawi, I had the privilege of teaching over 600 college graduates. In August 2004, Green Lake Presbyterian Church (Now Trinity Church Seattle) ordained me as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (PCA). Since coming to Africa, God has blessed me with a lovely wife, Laura, and three beautiful little girls, Clara, Katherine and Lauren.

In 2014, God expanded our ministry to Christian leaders from all across Africa and around the world through International student ministry in South Africa. 

At 'Bwaila CCAP ' in 2014 when we left Malawi for SA. 
Now we serve International students from all across Africa and around the world who are studying at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. We seek to connect these leaders and future African leaders with the local church and with Christ through the gospel. I tell and discuss Biblical stories in their context in the Biblical 'grand narrative'. We teach others to tell Biblical Stories which helps Africans better understand the gospel of Jesus. This empowers African leaders and future leaders to tell the gospel in a way consistent with their African communal storytelling backgrounds. We also open our home and show hospitality to connect with leaders who can help strengthen the African church when they return to their home countries.. 

We invite you to pray for us and prayerfully consider becoming a monthly financial partner with us as the Lord leads you. Please send donations on behalf of Jay and Laura Stoms to South African Fund of 'Flourish Coaching' at the address below. Your generosity in this matter is deeply appreciated. 

YOU CAN GIVE ELECTRONICALLY AT THE BELOW LINK: 
OR YOU CAN SEND MONTHLY SUPPORT TO: 
Flourish Coaching / South Africa Fund
PO Box 532 
Ligonier, PA 15658
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