Bruce first seriously considered missions. In college, Bruce saw the need for work overseas through his interactions with international students. God confirmed his call to missions at Urbana in 1984, and Bruce went to Western Seminary to prepare.

The most rewarding part of being a missionary, to Bruce, is seeing how God is faithful to His Word. It´s exciting to see Him not only save people, but see how He works in the lives of others. The resulting growth is what encourages Bruce to continue during difficult times.

God has uniquely gifted Bruce to serve in Brazil because He has given Bruce a personality that is relationally-oriented. This allows him to not only teach, but also allows him to interact with others and share in their lives. Bruce´s teaching is not limited to the classroom, as he lives side-by-side with the Brazilians. Read More