It was 2001.
Business was booming.
My life was taking shape just as I had planned!
But God had so much more in store for me . . .

Little did I know that accepting an invitation to participate on a mission trip to Southern India would change my life so dramatically. I met a local pastor who just started a small Bible school, and a long-term ministry partnership was formed. My world view was challenged and I began to understand God's larger perspective through the patience of leaders from all around the world.  We developed life-long relationships with other men and women around the world who were just like us - regular people seeking God's calling in their lives. As a result, the Berean Way was formed. God has sent us to partner with many of the forgotten people of the world. We tend to be drawn to working with indigenous people (most of who were unable to receive any kind of structured education), in relatively unknown villages, lacking paved roads, consistent electricity and running water. These are the  people and their places were we thrive!

As the Berean Way story continues to be being written, are you interested in knowing more? Please reach out for more information as we would love to share more and have you join us!

Jeff lives in Tualatin, OR with Erin, his best friend/wife of 26 years. In addition to his passion to teach the Word, he has been a commercial real estate consultant for over 35 years. Their oldest son is married (Ranger and Megan) with grandson #1 on the way. Bella recently graduated from Western Oregon and is now coaching life lessons to younger girls through her softball training initiative. Andie is in her final year at The Masters University studying journalism. Drew is in middle school, finding his balance between sports and youth group. Jeff loves to be outdoors hunting, fishing, camping or hiking throughout the Pacific Northwest with family and friends.