Rob is an LEI (Literacy & Evangelism International) missionary. He and his wife have served faithfully in the Philippines for 7 years, reaching out through the work of literacy missions to shanty towns in the slums of Manila to islands to the south. They work tirelessly and stand as huge examples of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Yet for security reasons they remain nameless and faceless to the larger Christian community. They have had friends and co-workers disappear, so they work quietly and creatively seeking ways to proclaim the good news.
One creative expression has been to craft LEI formatted basic readers in 10 different languages in the Philippines. In doing so they have preserved cultures, shared the functionally critical skill of reading, and shared God’s love story to thousands.
Rob kept introducing me as his “boss” from the states. It was hugely humbling to me.
I can encourage, affirm, pray, and even give counsel, but Rob is the one who is making the difference for the kingdom in literacy missions in the Philippines. He is the culturally sensitive one. He’s the boss in this part of the world. And we at LEI are grateful that Rob has chosen to call us his coworkers.
May Rob, his family and co-laborers continue to receive God’s protection. May his anointing be upon them in ever increasing measure. May God grant them strength for the balance of their journey here on earth. Until they go from being faceless to being recognized by all in the heavenly realms.
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