​We’ve now been on staff almost two decades (since 2007), and God continues to amaze us. He answered "impossible" prayers and provided you— prayer warriors, encouragers, and financial partners—to keep us going. We praise God for this team! Your friendship, support, and prayers are more powerful than you know.

In 2018, our stern elderly French neighbor asked abruptly, “Why do I feel peace when I see you?” We shared Jesus with her and her husband, and over time, she would come to church with us. Now in her late 70s, she’s reading the Bible, asking questions, connecting with believers and feeling God change her heart. She’s frail now after her husband passed away. Please pray that she would know God is close to her- He is holding her together.

Another neighbor, a 6-year-old little girl named Julianne, began having dreams about Jesus. Her mom came to Tara and asked her to share as much as possible about this Jesus. “Feel free to open your heart to her,” she said, “I trust you. It’s like she’s in love with this Jesus, and I want her to know as much about him as possible.” We did that, and we’re still in touch with this family, even over the ocean. They do not attend church, but they are still doing research, and Julianne is still captivated with Jesus.

God has blessed us with four children: Lydia, Rachel, Tessa, and Elise. Tara and the girls like to host "Bible parties" in our home, where we do a Bible story skit, songs, a snack, a testimony, and a bunch of games. Over 60 children have heard the Gospel so far! If you'd like to learn how to do this- just ask. It's quite simple.

Aside from children’s ministry and leading a teen Bible Study at church, Tara also handles various communications roles for Cru, like translating articles into French and designing Gospel pamphlets. Her biggest role, however, is being a mama to these four girls!

Trent is the “Global Google Administrator” for Cru, serving about 20,000 staff in 192 countries. He trains IT personnel for those countries, many of whom have no technology background. They are filling the role simply out of necessity, and Trent gets to come alongside them. With Trent’s technical skills, people skills, and patience, he calls it his dream job—building Cru's capacity to support missionaries globally.

How can you help?
1. Financial partner: Pray about what God asks you to give (monthly, quarterly, or annually is recommended).​

2. Prayer partners: Join our e-prayer letter.

3. Connect us: Help us find more Bible studies, churches, and individuals passionate about missions.
4. Join us! Some supporters have joined staff or volunteered, even an hour a month can be helpful.  

trent.schaller@cru.org

tara.schaller@cru.org

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