Monthly Archives: August 2026

Term 1 (of 2) is done! Year 2 (of 3)!

Nearly 600 lessons over three years. The students are now “coming down the mountain.” They’ve reached the halfway point, and it’s exciting to see their burden for the gospel taking shape.

One student, in his early 50s, wants to spend the rest of his life sharing the good news with his family and street preaching anywhere he’ll have the opportunity. Another hopes to return to his own island—his own language group—to witness to his family and community. One day, he may be the only gospel witness among his people.

Please pray for the continued discipleship of the pastors, the growth of the students, and the ongoing development of the lessons.

Thank you for following the journey!

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Your feet to the Tiale people and the country of Vanuatu, Seth Nicole & Selah Stokes

There are many times when I catch a glimpse of what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—teaching people who have never heard much about the Bible, and watching their excitement carry our meetings well past midnight (Acts 20:7, “…and continued his speech until midnight”). The Tiale ministry is one of excitement, and we are blessed to serve a people who are hungry for and growing in God’s Word.

Unlike Paul, however, being married and having a young child adds many layers to what missions looks like. Coupled with the reality that we are independent missionaries, isolated from other expatriates by several hours, there are many times we feel like the “only ones” in the country. When you find yourself on a rooftop painting a rusting roof after 10:00 p.m. because it is your only “free time” outside of ministry, the weight of isolation becomes very real. Yet we are deeply thankful for my mom, who has been willing and ready to help care for Nicole and Selah during my absence.

We hope this newsletter is an encouragement to you as you see what God is doing in and through the Tiale people.