{"id":1246,"date":"2024-05-05T20:29:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T20:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lolmissions.org\/?page_id=1246"},"modified":"2024-05-30T03:46:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T03:46:37","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lolmissions.org\/?page_id=1246","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_57c6ad-ec\">Jason was raised in a devout Christian home where love and community played a central role. His parents, who were models of kindness and moral strength, provided him with unwavering support and guidance. The family\u2019s regular participation in church services and community volunteering instilled in him a sense of compassion and a commitment to service. These formative experiences were crucial in shaping Jason\u2019s current Christian beliefs, demonstrating the lasting influence of a nurturing family environment. As he grew, the values and lessons from his childhood became the foundation for his adult faith, showing that a strong early foundation can lead to a meaningful life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_54772f-cd\">Jason\u2019s college years were marked by unexpected hardships that tested his resolve. Despite the strain of academic demands and personal setbacks, he remained steadfast. During this period, a local Baptist group noticed his struggle and extended an invitation to their youth group. This gesture provided Jason with a community of like-minded individuals, offering support and shared values. As he engaged with the youth group, his faith was revitalized and his understanding of Christianity deepened. Surrounded by peers, Jason\u2019s growth as a Christian continued, transforming his challenges into opportunities for personal and spiritual development.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_3d5b4f-de\">Upon graduating, Jason met Stacey, and he quickly knew she was the one. By their second date, he confidently expressed his desire to marry her. Stacey\u2019s profound insight into faith challenged Jason to deepen his Christian walk, emphasizing the importance of a personal relationship with God over mere tradition. Together, they embarked on a journey of love and spiritual discovery, intertwining their lives into a single story of shared faith and commitment.  This is where the story becomes Jason and Stacey&#8217;s as they got married in just a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_031924-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_031924-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_031924-4e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_031924-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_031924-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_031924-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1246_031924-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_031924-4e\">Married life for Jason and Stacey was initially marked by career success, the joy of children, and the creation of a loving family. However, despite achieving what many would consider the American dream, they felt an inner yearning for something more meaningful. Guided by their faith, they made a conscious decision to shed their materialistic pursuits and focus on serving a higher purpose. Downsizing to a modest home, they embarked on a journey of foster care, seeking to make a difference in the lives of children in need. Although fostering presented its own set of challenges and eventually did not work out, the experience brought them a powerful understanding of service to God. This chapter in their lives solidified their commitment to living in service to their faith, fulfilling what they believe to be their true calling.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_3bf32d-4a\">Jason felt a profound calling to serve in South America, where he could apply his engineering skills to aid those in need. He believed his technical knowledge would not only improve communities but also foster relationships through which he could share the gospel of Jesus Christ. To prepare for this mission, Jason and Stacey pursued further education, completing the Perspectives course on Christian missions. Jason also gained practical experience through a mission trip to Mexico, laying the groundwork for their future endeavors in service and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1246_cebf07-a7\">In August of 2024, Jason and Stacey, along with their three sons, embarked on a profound journey to Ecuador. This move was not merely a change in geography but a steadfast commitment to a life of faith and purpose. They have wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to following God\u2019s will, seeking to serve and embrace the path laid out for them. Their decision reflects a deep trust in divine guidance and an earnest desire to fulfill the roles they believe have been divinely appointed to them. It is a testament to their courage and devotion to living a life that transcends the ordinary, anchored in spiritual conviction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jason was raised in a devout Christian home where love and community played a central role. His parents, who were models of kindness and moral strength, provided him with unwavering support and guidance. 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