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Jonathan and Destiny Vandeput both have a strong call to the French speaking people and the European Youth. They have a mandate from the Lord that from the heart of Europe, the Lord will pour out a wave of revival across the continent. Jonathan, a Belgian national, and Destiny have been married since 2005 and have two young children, Lyric and Shiloh.
Zach and Liz Lowrie have a heart to bring forth the new sounds of worship to Belgium and a deepening knowledge of God, which in turn will inspire this next generation to run hard after God. In addition to working with 9th Hour and serving within the local church, Zach will be ministering within the community using his graduate degree in counseling from Dallas Baptist University. Zach and Liz have been married since 2004 and have two young sons, Dutch and Titus.
Allyster Taubeneck has had a heart for French Speaking Europe since he was young. He has been taking steps towards working full time in Europe by spending over a year in France and also by learning the French language. Allyster is a talented musician and has a desire to see young people come into a deeper relationship with the Lord and find their true identity.
Gary and Jerri Benjamin have the vision to establish a true, functioning mission’s base here in Brussels, Belgium. Their vision is to establish a missional community that is gathered around night and day prayer built upon the values of intimacy with God, community, and mission. Gary serves with ANET, a large apostolic network of churches in Belgium and the PEFY Youth movement. Along with building the Brussels House of Prayer missions base, they have a heart to reach and equip a generation of young people. Gary & Jerri and their five kids and seven grandchildren are a group of worshipping intercessors who seek to live a “sermon on the mount” lifestyle and to reach people at their point of need. They have been in full time ministry for the past 30 years and have served in almost every capacity as Senior Pastors, Youth Pastors, House of Prayer Pioneers, Missionaries and more.
Nathan and Courtney Watkins moved their family of 6 to Brussels in May of 2010. They have a strong call to see the youth of Europe changed from the heart out. They want to see a generation rise up that know the importance of intimacy with the Father, and the role they have in ushering in the return of the King. They both have been serving in different capacities at Shady Grove Church over the past 12 years. Nathan is currently serving as the youth pastor. Nathan and Courtney have been married since 2000 and have 4 young children, Ashlyn, Madysen, Kadyn and Judah.