Mikesh

rick and jamie lynn mikesh

to canada

The mikesh's mission goal:

• The Mikesh family serves the Lord in far NW Ontario, Canada reaching First Nations children, youth and families with the gospel.
• Their church planting ministry focuses on evangelism, discipleship and the development of Indigenous leadership.
• They also serve children and youth through Waasayaa North Bible camp each summer.

get to know the mikesh's

What is the most unique food you have experienced on the mission field?

• Rick:  Mooz Jahhnz (moose nose);
• Jammie Lynn: Bannock

What is one of the greatest blessings?

• Both of us agree: Serving together as a family all these years.  Our kids have been (and continue to be) a MAJOR contribution to our ministry

What is one of your hobbies?

• Rick:  Trapping Nov-March;
• Jammie Lynn: crafting

What is your favorite brand or type of chocolate?

• Rick: I don't care much for chocolate, thank you;
• Jammie Lynn: Reeses Peanut butter cups!

What book (besides the Bible) would you recommend every Christian should read?

• Rick:  Major Bible Themes, L. Sperry Chafer (longer read), Go Ye Means You, Norman Lewis (short read);
• Jammie Lynn My Utmost for His Highest (O. Chambers) or The Choice is Yours (Terrie Chappel)

What dream would you want to see accomplished on your particular mission field?

• We'd love to see more solid First Nations leaders in our church - and train men for the pastorate and send them across the northern regions of Canada's 10 Provinces and 3 Territories

What do you miss most about the US?

• Rick:  can't think of anything.
• Jammie Lynn:  my siblings since both my parents went home to heaven in 2019

What verse has been impactful in your life?

• Rick: in my ministry, Eph 2:8,9, in my life II Cor 9:8;
• Jammie Lynn John 3:16