Becky and I are very excited to introduce Gil and Danna Leon to you. We have had the privilege of serving with the Leon's on two occasions and were very excited when they called us to share their plans to pursue full time ministry with us in the Dominican Republic. Please join us and keep the Leons in your prayers. They are in the process of building their support base.
Gil and Danna have been married for 25 years as of the fall of 2015. Both are from the Chicago-land area. They have three kids, Anthony 20, Andrew 18, and Emily 15. Missions has always weighed heavy on their hearts.
For the past ten years, they have been praying, and the Lord had been preparing them, for this next step. They have been heavily involved with their sending church for close to twenty years and serve on the Missions Committee. Gil is a Deacon and they are both Sunday School teachers. Being a part of local inner city programs, homeless shelters and several short term missions trips has kept the idea of full term missions in view. After a second trip to the Dominican Republic, it became clear that this is where God wanted them to begin their full time ministry through holistic serving. Seeing the national's need for stronger teaching in God's Word and encouragement that they too, can fulfill the great commission.
Gil will be filling the role as a teacher for Dominicans who are preparing for pastoring and ministering to their church members' needs. Danna will be in a teaching role, guiding other members to Bible knowledge as well as encouraging them to be leaders in worship and Sunday School lessons. Together they will come along side Dominicans and guide them through evangelistic settings within their communities.
Please pray that the Lord would ready the hearts and the minds of Dominicans who are in great need of Biblical teaching, for there isn't an attainable training facility for them. Please pray for the Leons as they prepare for a life of serving the Lord.
