Caleb and Emily Christiansen

SERVING IN NIGERIA

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 Caleb Birthday 06/22
Emily Birthday 04/20
Caleb & Emily Wedding Anniversary 08/18
Emma Birthday 05/11
Lydia Birthday 03/25

Caleb’s Testimony:

I had the great privilege to be born into a faithful pastor’s home. I grew up in a godly, Christian environment being exposed to the Gospel at a young age. I was saved as a six-year-old boy when after a junior church service I realized that I wasn’t saved even though I was the Pastor’s son. I went to my father’s office between the morning and evening service and asked my father how I could go to Heaven. He showed me straight from the Bible how to be saved and I received Jesus Christ as my Saviour that day.

Emily’s Testimony:

I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Maine, and I am a fourth-generation ‘Mainiac’. I was given the privilege of growing up in a good godly home, where my family attended church anytime the doors were open.

At the age of 5, I made a profession of faith, but I was not truly saved until the age of 14. I struggled with doubts about my salvation for many months until a Wednesday night in September of 2008 after teen soul-winning. I humbled myself by going to my youth pastor, and in his office, I settled my salvation.

I experienced a burden for missions from a very young age as we had missionaries regularly stay in our home. Getting to know missionaries on a personal level and being able to see their love for the Saviour and heart to reach the world impacted me greatly as I grew up. I was called to preach as a teenager and went to Hyles-Anderson College to train for the ministry not sure where in the world the Lord wanted me to serve. However, as I continued my training I became convinced that God wanted me to serve as a missionary and as time went on I became even more convinced that God was calling me to serve in Nigeria.

It was an amazing thing when I first started dating Emily, who would become my wife. I told her at the very beginning of our relationship that I would be going to Nigeria to serve as a missionary, and she revealed to me that she had the desire to be a missionary in Africa since she was a little girl. I was so awed that God would bring into my life a helpmeet with a vision so much like my own.

God has been so good in calling us to Nigeria. He has prepared both of us by allowing us to serve in soul winning and bus ministry from when we were young. God has given us both unique opportunities preparing us for Nigeria. God allowed me to work with our missions agency, Fundamental Baptist Missions International, for 7 years as a volunteer, intern, and staff member giving me invaluable insights and training on the work missions. Also, my wife had the opportunity to work in the medical field after graduating from Bible college giving her great skills and knowledge that will assist us once on the field.

Victory Baptist Church
1170 US- 202
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207)377-2161
vbcwinthrop.org

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Phone Number		 207-809-0799
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FBMI

Attn: Caleb Christiansen

507 State St

Hammond, IN 46320
Physical Location		 Abuja, Nigeria
Email Address		 caleb.christiansen@fbmi.org

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  • Caleb and Emily Christiansen Prayer Letter: Word of Life Baptist Church

    Caleb and Emily Christiansen Prayer Letter: Word of Life Baptist ChurchThank you to everyone who sent a “Happy Birthday” to Lydia. She turned three in March, and many of you sent emails, texts, or e-cards wishing her a happy birthday. It was a fun one since this is the first birthday that she has actually been excited for. We miraculously found a big dinosaur balloon, which was a big hit with Lydia.

    In March, we had the privilege to host our sending pastor, Chris Droullard, for a visit. We have wanted to have him come for some time, but it had never worked out. However, since our sending church had adopted Word of Life Baptist Church, it was the perfect opportunity for him to see our work here in Nigeria and the new church plant. We enjoyed showing him a slice of our life in Abuja, and then we traveled 12 hours by road to Okuku in southern Nigeria to see the new church plant.

    While we were there, we had 3 days of services with both Word of Life Baptist Church, as well as the sending church that started Word of Life. It was wonderful seeing the new church have a full house, with almost 40 people at each service we preached. I am so excited about what God is going to do through this church. The church is currently meeting in the pastor’s home. However, we were able to buy land for the church near a main hub of the city. Please pray for the preparation of the land, as well as for the finances to build a meeting place for the church.

    At the beginning of the year, I mentioned the opportunity for churches to “adopt” a new church here in Nigeria, and several churches have let us know that they want to adopt new churches. We are so excited that several churches will be started or helped that much sooner because of your generosity and giving. I can’t wait to keep you all updated about what God will do!

    That all the world may know,

    Caleb Christiansen

    Published On: April 20th, 2025Tags: ,

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