Joseph, Brittany and their three children have lived in the coastal city of Dar Es Salaam since 2016. They are a part of the Grace Mission Team in Tanzania, all sent from Grace Baptist Church.
As a team, there are five main areas of ministry they focus on as they partner with and build into Tanzanian leadership. These ministries are Pastoral Training (BTCP/L-Bible Training Center for Pastors & Leaders), SIFA Collective - ministering to marginalized women through entrepreneurship skills and discipleship, Dar Health Initiative- health advocacy and community wellness education, Urban Farm Training, and lastly Community Counseling ministry. Their team feels so blessed to be able to serve together each in their own way as they reach the city for the gospel. They value the local church, local leadership and partnerships, and equipping believers to be an outreach to their communities.
Joseph loves preaching and ministering as lead elder in their local church, God’s Tribe, while ministering as a leader and teacher for BTCP. His desire is to teach men how to know God's Word and live obediently. He is currently finishing his master’s degree in Divinity. The current class of 12 pastors are being trained for the next two years to strengthen gospel-centered churches across Tanzania.
Brittany has been a licensed nurse since 2010. While she has her nursing license and bachelor of science in counseling, God has given her a passion for healthcare education. She started Dar Health Initiative, and works with her ministry partner, Joseph Boon (Clinical Officer) with their goals- health education, disease prevention and gospel connection. This gospel-driven outreach has impacted thousands of people since it's conception, offering free education and resources to communities in need. They teach weekly health lessons, host community health seminars, support a daycare for disabled children, lead bible studies, partner with local churches and make weekly house visits around the city and villages. They are able to connect others to local churches they have built relationships with, to continue to advance evangelism and discipleship through this ministry. Learn more about Dar Health Initiative’s medical ministry at DarHealth.org.