Michael was born and raised near Dayton, Ohio, then attended college at Southern Adventist University. Caitlyn grew up in Ooltewah, Tennessee and had wanted to serve God as a missionary ever since she was very young. They met at Southern and got to know one another at a Friday evening vespers group. Soon after getting engaged, Michael and Caitlyn went to serve overseas: Michael with AFM in Cambodia, working as a teacher and web developer; and Caitlyn in Southeast Asia, teaching English as a Second Language classes.
After returning to the United States in August 2019, Michael and Caitlyn got married. They moved to Berrien Springs, Michigan, where they have worked the last few years in various capacities, including recruiting for AFM. They both love working with young people and encouraging them to follow God and learn more about His character from the Bible.
Together, Michael and Caitlyn are excited to follow God’s leading as they embark as career missionaries to Japan. They thank each of you for your prayers and support as they seek to show the incredible love of God to those who have never heard.
Throughout life, we may find ourselves in situations where the circumstances are less than ideal or where things don’t go according to plan — or according to prayer. I have found that I can trust God to provide the best, be it sun, rain or snow.
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Caitlyn Babienco
June 01 2023, 7:51 pm | Comments 0
Will you prayerfully consider joining our support team so that we can go and be a witness to the Japanese people?
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Michael Babienco
May 01 2023, 2:37 pm | Comments 0
We still have plenty of information to learn: the language, the ins and outs of the culture and religion, and what community to move to long-term. But, we are even more confident in God leading us to Japan, and we are excited to share more stories from our trip over the coming months. Hang on to your hats — the journey has just begun!
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Michael Babienco
April 01 2023, 6:37 pm | Comments 0
Only when we acquire these two critical pieces of knowledge — language and worldview — will we be able to visualize how we can effectively minister to the Japanese people.
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Michael Babienco
March 01 2023, 2:16 pm | Comments 0
Regardless of whether you give or receive gifts this Valentine’s Day, always remember that your heavenly Father loved you first (1 John 4:19), so much so that He gave His Son that you might have eternal life (John 3:16). Why not make it your goal to share His love with someone else today?
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Michael Babienco
February 01 2023, 3:01 pm | Comments 0
