AVM family,
I wanted to take a quick moment of your time to introduce myself. My name is Richard Jennings, the new Director of Operations of Amazon Vision Ministries.
I have been with AVM since 2005 when I went on my first mission trip. On that trip, I surrendered myslef to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The trip made such an impact on me that I continued to go on teams, then began to build teams. I became an AVM Board member three years ago and now here I am as Director. This is something that I never thought possible or was even on my radar. God has brought me here and it is an honor to be in this position as Director. My heart is to further God's kingdom in the West Amazon Basin and beyond.
I recall in 2018, I was on mission with Pastor Gary Crawford, co-founder of AVM, he shared with me Psalm 22:27-28 & 31:
"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.....they will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!"
This was the verse given to Pastor Gary by God to give him clear discernment on starting this ministry.
As the new Director we continue to move forward with the vision and mission of AVM:
Vision
"Establish communities of followers of Christ worshiping together and serving in ministry toghether and missions in the west Amazon Basin and Beyond"
Mission
"Bring the hope of Christ to the people living in the western Amazon Basin of Brasil"
Please come join us on the river. We have several oppurtunites that we are blessed to be a part of:
Supply the River trips
Trips out of Manacapuru
Trips out of Tabatinga
Pastoral Leadership and Training
Partnership with Project Indigenous - Equipping Indigenous Christians
I spent time earlier this month with Pastor Eli and Victor along with our in country coordinators. Several new communities and oppurtunities have been identified and we are all excited to have you come on board with us and continue with the Great Commission.
God bless you all and thank you for your continued prayers and support. Please contact me for trip interest, support and prayer inerest or if you just want to chat!
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" -
Jeremiah 29:13
All for Christ!!
Richard Jennings
Director of Operations
Amazon Vision Ministires