Robert Grindley

"For God to choose me as a missionary still amazes me. Growing up I never wanted to be away from home. I never even slept over at friends' houses and would fake illness to come back to the safety of my house. I was incredibly shy, was the fussiest of eaters and worst at pronunciation in my foreign language class. I guess the Lord wanted to show He chooses as He wills, and sees not as man sees.

"I hope our ministry and lives can be a blessing to you. If you would like, I can be reached by email via our Contact page."

Robert was saved at age 11 at a Vicki Jameson Healing service after being touched by the Lord and healed of a leg problem. He later attended Rhema Bible Training Center in Oklahoma, USA in 1989. After graduating he served the Lord in a local church primarily overseeing and teaching Youth and Children's Ministry. He also traveled and preached in other churches within the US before moving to Botswana.

In 1996, he and his wife Mary were sent out from Church of the Harvest in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to serve the Lord in Botswana, Africa. Since then, they have had the opportunity to touch thousands of lives. They have seen the Lord Jesus display His grace in bringing salvation, changing lives and healing many. Robert has established a Bible Training Program; he also moves in a healing anointing, and has been the vehicle of many major healings.

Mary Grindley

"From a young age I had a desire to help others, and an inward sense that it may be in another country, but it wasn't until I was in my 30's that I sensed the Lord directing me to Africa. My early life had its share of trials and tragedies. I was raped at age 14, had cancer when I was 20, was widowed at 34, and despite having wonderful parents suffered in some abusive relationships. I have found that God now uses these experiences to encourage, strengthen and bring healing to others. It has been a real learning curve to live abroad and adapt to other cultures. One thing i have found however is people are people wherever you go. The Word of God is for all cultures; every tribe, tongue and people group. It is the one thing that is tried and true and never fails."

Shortly after Mary gave her life to Jesus, she attended Victory Bible Training Center in Massachusetts. After graduating in 1993, she and Robert began to have a specific leading towards Africa, and in 1996 they moved to Botswana.

In 2002 they returned to the US, but traveled doing missions work in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Republic of Congo until June of 2007, when they settled again in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana. Mary now oversees all the construction of Children of Promise Orphan Center, besides taking her place as a supportive wife and helping in the churches they have established. Mary also founded and oversees Ladies of Virtue & Excellence (an outreach to women).