October 8, 2009
The doctor entered the room, preparing to give me the exam required by US Immigration authorities. Quickly his questions turned personal. Why was I here, what was my job?
I briefly stated that I was working with a Christian non-profit organization seeking to walk with and work among Native people in the area. [...]

Nimiipuu–Dies ist der Name mit dem sich die Nez Perce selbst identifizieren. Er bedeutet: “Das Volk”.
Im Jahr 1805 betraten die müden und halbwegs verhungerten Mitglieder der Lewis & Clark Expedition Nez Perce Land zum ersten Mal. Die Nez Perce boten Ihnen Lebensmittel an, halfen ihnen Kanu’s zu bauen und führten sie dem Clearwater Fluß entlang [...]

Recently, (June 21, 2009) our local area newspaper, the Lewiston Morning Tribune published a great article on the Picard family (Nez Perce) from Lapwai. They share how Jesus helped them through the tragic events in which they lost two of their sons within a year, and how he continues to use them to bring wholeness to their sons friends. If you like to find out more about their journey see this document:

He’ll be dead by Christmas, unless…
The following are recollections, excerpts of letters and conversations with Newton Bohanan, Nez Perce, 32. Thank you, Newt for allowing us to tell your story. May it encourage many! Since his dramatic life and death experience Newton has already been a huge blessing to many by his enthusiasm and love [...]

After completing their Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS), in 2008, the Mark and Michaela are now our newest staff members. They are veteran followers of Christ and have served him in Germany, Kenya and the United States.