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So, we just celebrated our 3rd anniversary on April 2nd, having gotten married in 2023, and we are so excited to be stepping into the next chapter of the Lord's calling! We both carry a longing to see the day when every individual, from every tribe, tongue, and nation, has an opportunity to hear about and accept the free gift of forgiveness that Jesus is offering them within their lifetimes.  

To help further that vision, we are currently serving in Taipei, Taiwan, with a shared focus on reaching university students for Christ! We believe that the university years are such a pivotal time in a young person's life, and we are passionate about investing in the next generation of Taiwanese leaders. Our heart is to see vibrant, multiplying discipleship movements flourishing on campuses across Taiwan. As a couple, we will be working together to win students to Christ, build them up in their faith journey, and send them out to then win, build, and send their their friends, peers, and families to ultimately help reach the world. We envision helping to establish thriving student communities where faith is explored, questions are welcomed, and lives are changed by a loving relationship with God made possible through the Gospel. We're excited to build relationships and discover all the unique ways God will invite us to partner with Him in what He's already doing in Taiwan. We can't wait to see Taiwanese students come to know Jesus and become passionate ambassadors for Him! 

We are both so excited to start our second year in this ministry assignment in Taipei soon. If you have any questions about our upcoming work with students in Taiwan (or would just like to grab a cup of coffee and talk more!) please feel free to reach out to us at jared.melton@cru.org.

Yours for the Completion of the Great Commission,

Jared and Illy

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