Ronny Heyboer - A World Outreach missionary to Borneo is transforming the landscape and changing social structures. I chance upon this website when I was searching for other information. The inspiring story - which is still on-going, is life stirring and God glorifying.
Ronny and Kay left Australia for Borneo in January 1995. They began their work in the city of Kuching, East Malaysia on the Island of Borneo where Ronny was assisting with the church planting program in a local ministry. In 1997 they relocated to the Indonesian part of Borneo, West Kalimantan, which is where they continue to minister today. They also have their two youngest children; Nathaniel, and Joel with them in Indonesia.
Their main work is church planting, raising up leaders, reaching and teaching children, and giving practical assistance wherever possible.
We have purchased 200 hectares of land in the jungle and commenced an extensive building project which will provide accommodation for 1,000 neglected children and schools for 2,000 children, from primary to high school level, workers’ and teachers’ accommodation, training centre, Praise & Worship centre, clinic, hospital, air strip and Bible College.
Apart from children having their physical needs met and receiving an education, they will also be fed and trained spiritually. We equip these young people so that they can return to their villages as well as go into other villages that are unreached, plant churches and bring the gospel to their people.
They have seen about 40 churches planted with the help of local workers. One of the main goals of church planting is to raise up those who will eventually be able to care for and evangelise their own people.
In the process, they have provided practical assistance including:
* teaching basic health and hygiene skills, baby care, etc.
* giving medical advice and providing basic medication.
* providing children in some of the poorest villages with milk, vitamins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste etc.
* paying for hospital treatment for those who require it, whenever possible.
In 1998 they opened their first boarding home to accommodate children from isolated or remote villages to enable them to continue their schooling. They provided a safe environment where the children are regularly taught God's word, receive three meals a day, outside sponsorship for those that cannot afford to pay their school or accommodation fees, and medical care.
They have purchased 200 hectares of land in the jungle and commenced an extensive building project which will provide accommodation for 1,000 neglected children and schools for 2,000 children, from primary to high school level, workers’ and teachers’ accommodation, training centre, Praise & Worship centre, clinic, hospital, air strip and Bible College.
Apart from children having their physical needs met and receiving an education, they will also be fed and trained spiritually. We equip these young people so that they can return to their villages as well as go into other villages that are unreached, plant churches and bring the gospel to their people.
You can read more about them here:
http://www.heyboer.org/index/index-english.htm
May we be inspired - especially those in small towns, and involved in children's ministry, to know that God is raising a new generation for Him. Hallelujah.
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