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Family Ian and Danetta, having worked previously in Malawi from 1991 to 1994, joined the Mbale mission team in February 1996 with three children (Leila, born 15 March 1991; Josiah, 3 August 1992; and Nathanael, 2 May 1995). Since that time, the Lord has added four more children to their family (Jonathan, born 4 December 1996; Luke, 18 May 1998; Emily, 17 December 2002; and Asher, 20 August 2006).
Educational Background Ian received a BA in Biblical languages from Lubbock Christian University in 1987, then later completed both his MA in Old Testament and MDiv at Abilene Christian University. Danetta also graduated from LCU, completing a BSEd with science and math teaching fields and a BA in general studies in 1988. She is Texas-certified to teach at all levels from elementary to high school.
Ministry Focus Ian worked closely with Shawn from 1996 through 2002 doing rural church visitation, leadership training, and (from 2000) ministry with the Mbale town church. In 2002, he began to focus primarily on coordinating the team’s training of leaders through Messiah Theological Institute. He still participates in rural church visitation and preaches regularly at the town church, as well as being involved in other aspects of team ministry. Danetta is primarily involved at home and with the kids’ schooling. Besides managing a nine-member household, she coordinates the mission team school, communicating with prospective and current teachers and ordering the curriculum, as well as keeping track of the finances of both the school and our town church.
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To read more about the Shelburne Family, visit their Blogs: Ian's Family and Work Blog http://safariyetu.blogspot.com Ian's Birdwatching Blog http://ugandabirds.blogspot.com Leila's Blog |
Clockwise from left: Nathanael, Josiah, Danetta, Ian, Leila, Jonathan, Emily, and Luke (April 2006)
Luke looks for just the right word
The Shelburne girls
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