Fast Facts
Birthdays Michael (9/2), Dawna (10/12)
Anniversary (6/8)
Family Calvin (3/18/84), Jasmine (1/12/87)
Education Michael: B.A. in history, 1978, University of Oregon, Eugene; M.Div. in cross-cultural studies, 1982, School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. Dawna: A.A. in Bible, 1977, Montana Institute of the Bible, Lewistown; B.A. in international development, 1983, William Carey International University, Pasadena, California; post baccalaureate certificate, teacher licensure, 2005, University of Richmond, Virginia
Appointed July 1983
Home Churches Berean Baptist Church, Eugene, Oregon; First Baptist Church, Eugene; Bethany Church, Sierra Madre, California
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Ministry-at-a-Glance Primary Ministry Focus Missions research and preparing missionary kids for life and ministry overseas.
The People the Jaffarians serve mission executives, mission professors, denominational leaders and missionaries all over the globe. Children who are soon to be MKs, and others returning from the field.
Major Challenges Michael: Getting facts right and presenting them in a clear and compelling way. Dawna: meeting individual needs of new students; giving guidance to missionary families about their children.
Prayer Focus Pray that the decision-makers in the world of missions will work in more strategic and effective ways. Pray for the children of new missionary families.
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