After college (The Master’s College), seminary (SBTS), and adopting four kids, Stacey and Dave began their journey to Bible translation and church planting in Cameroon. Here is a look at the overall progress:
2011 – Initial support raising
2012-13 – Certificate of Applied Linguistics (Dallas International University)
2013-24 – Certificate of French Studies (Centre chrétien d’enseignement du français, Albertville, France)
2014-17 – First term in Cameroon (primarily language/culture learning and analysis)
2017-18 – Home assignment in Dallas, TX – both completed a MA in Applied Linguistics: Translation (Dallas International University) while also visiting churches and supporters.
2018-22 – Second Term in Cameroon
- Finalized the Kwakum writing system.
- Developed literacy materials in Kwakum.
- Began Kwakum literacy classes.
- Began the Old Testament Storying Project.
- Developed evangelistic and discipleship resources in Kwakum.
2022-23 – Home assignment in Louisville, KY – Stacey began a DMin in Biblical Counseling (SBTS). Dave studied Hebrew extensively. We visited many churches and supporters.
2023-Present – Third Term in Cameroon
- Continuing the OT Storying Project (see Progress Chart below)
- Continuing discipleship and evangelism.
- Stacey is developing curriculum for her DMin project which is being used to help the Kwakum learn the biblical worldview, and especially God’s view of sexuality.
