Dr. Mark Holmes Family
On the 4th day of October, my family returned to Nigeria to begin our 10th year of service in West Africa. Our furlough consisted of over 60 meetings in a 6-month span of traveling. One of the high points before departing was my thrill of b [...]
When we first got to the mission field, immediately we had a desire to start ministry-training schools in Nigeria for the training of men to go out and start churches, but always an ultimate goal for a missionary is to have ministries that [...]
Paul said in I Corinthians 3:6, "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." During this nearly six-month furlough, I have testified in almost 60 meetings about what our family is doing in Nigeria. Lest anyone assume that I [...]
One week before the date on this letter, we rejoiced in the birth of LaDonna Elizabeth (7 pounds 9 ounces, 20 inches long). She was born at 9:14 a.m. on July 3 at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge. Just two days after we brought LaDonna home [...]
Just before my family and I arrived in the U.S. in the middle of March, our ministry in Nigeria was excited to conduct the 6th Annual Soul-Winning and Leadership Conference. It was a high honor to host the founder of our board, Dr. Mike Cox [...]
Missionary Mark Holmes shares his testimony about his call to service and relives his journey through Hyles-Anderson College and deputation. Bro Holmes' testimony will be an encouragement to any aspiring missionary. My name is Mark Holmes. [...]
We're on furlough right now. We're expecting our fifth child, who will be born in July of this year, Lord willing, and I just want to give you an update on the great things that God is doing in our ministry leading up to this furlough. Some [...]
Dear Praying Friends, Two days ago we arrived in Baton Rouge at my in-laws' house to begin our furlough in expectation of our 5th child. God has given us some wonderful opportunities while in the U.S.: I will have the privilege of preaching [...]
Dear Praying Friends, Two days before the date of this letter, my family experienced something that we need to express as a prayer request. After I went to exchange our December support (dollars to naira) that had been withdrawn from the ba [...]
Meet Pastor Victor, one of the graduates of Providence Baptist College, which is located in Nigeria. Missionary Mark Holmes, who has the privilege of ministering to fine men as Pastor Victor, will introduce you to him. Here is a little back [...]
