The Langley Family
Jon, Carrie, Kevan, Caleb, Keenan, Jada and Jasmine
The Langleys are originally from El Cajon, a suburb of San Diego, California. They’re currently living and serving the Lord in Kigoma, Tanzania, East Africa.
In Kigoma, the Langleys are involved in planting a local church: Kingdom Fellowship. It’s the first of its kind in the region; dedicated to teaching the Word of God verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book, paying attention to context, personal application, and being instructed by the Holy Spirit so that lives are transformed into the image of Jesus Christ and empowered for His service. Kingdom Fellowship is not only focused on the growth of individuals within the body, but in preparing them to take the gospel of the Kingdom to other parts of Tanzania and Africa. The church is also active in the community in various ways, including youth ministry, women’s ministry, and teaching religious education in government schools.
The Langleys are also involved in teaching at two Bible Colleges as well as venturing out to various villages in both Tanzania and Congo to teach the word of God to local church leaders so that they might be edified and strengthened for His service.
They’re in Tanzania because the Lord told them to go, and telling God “no” just didn’t seem like the right answer. He asked them to go and share the truth of His Word so that people may be set free from the bondage of sin and death, and transformed into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. They have experienced firsthand the awesome power of the Holy Spirit, working through His Word, in order to bring transformation in their own hearts and minds, and they long to see others receive the same.
In the early 90’s, they both attended Calvary Chapel Bible College. In 1995 they were married and remained active in various fellowships as they moved around San Diego. Then in 2002, together with a good friend that they attended Bible College with years earlier, they planted Grace Chapel in Santee - a suburb of San Diego. Jon worked full time in the IT Industry as well as serving as Assistant Pastor, and Carrie managed the home and schooled the children full time. Then the Lord called them to sell everything, pack their bags, and move to Africa.
The Lord first called them in 2006 and within 12 months they were on an airplane headed for Tanzania. They’re so blessed to be counted worthy of this calling; blessed to see what the Lord is doing - and will continue to do - as His Word goes forth and the Holy Spirit opens the spiritual eyes of those bound in darkness.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about what the Lord is doing in Tanzania, please don’t hesitate to contact them directly, or through Far Reaching Ministries. You can read more about us at www.thelangleyclan.com or even email us directly at thelangleyclan@gmail.com