Sharing His Plan

OUR CALLING

 The Davis Family has been called to the mission field by God to assist, encourage, and strengthen the body of Christ in Guatemala. Our main objective is not to hinder God’s plan for His people, but to fulfill his mission that Christ gave to us and to complete the works that He has given us.

¹¹ So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (New Living Translation) 

¹⁰ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. ~ Ephesians 2:10 (New Living Translation) 

¹⁸ Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. ¹⁹ Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ²⁰ Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:18-20 (New Living Translation)

The Davis Family uses “The Living Stone Project” as a tool to strengthen the church by building, homes, schools, churches, and orphanages, to fulfill a physical need. Also, by building homes for those who are not believers we are given a great opportunity to share the love of Christ Jesus with that family not only by meeting their need for housing, but by sharing the gospel through a series of bible studies.

MEET THE FAMILY

Levi and Jackie Davis are Sharing HIS Plan currently in Guatemala with CTEN as their sending agency through their ministry The Living Stone Project. Since 1998, the two have served in many ministerial capacities together in their unique Spiritual Gifts.

Levi Davis Jr. grew up in a Christian home. During a retreat, he accepted Christ in 1985. God has blessed Levi with gifts in music and construction. He’s played music since he was 12 years old. This includes singing and several instruments both in school and ‘garage’ bands. He graduated from The Citadel receiving a BS in Civil Engineering. He has worked over 15 years in the construction industry. In addition to using these skills for ministry, he’s been involved in ministries utilizing his computer skills, leadership skills, automotive skills, and foreign language. Levi explains, “God seems to put me where I am needed, so I will follow His lead without hesitation.”

Jackie Davis accepted Christ in 1997. She’s felt the calling of God to full time ministry ever since. Her formal education consists of degrees in Commercial Art & Design (AS from VU) and Visual Communications Design (BA from PU). She spent 12 years in her career full-time. God has used her graphic design skills for ministry, as well as the gift of hospitality, mercy, and other technical skills. She looks forward to ministering more with other couples, women’s ministry, and other missionaries who come through.

The Story

In January 1998, God introduced Levi and Jackie. Since meeting, they discussed doing mission work full time for retirement. After serving in many ministries in and out of church from weekly Bible study at a girl’s home to serving as Deacons, the two were married in March of 2000 (see photo below) at Church of The Isles (Indian Rocks Beach, FL). At this church and all that follow still, Levi plays bass guitar & helps with facility needs and Jackie has assists in graphic design & marking needs for the churches. They they attended Pathways Community Church in January 2003. The two were baptized together in the Gulf of Mexico in May 2003 (see photo below). They hosted a weekly married couple Bible study in their home. That following winter, Levi was eager to sign up to go to Guatemala on a construction mission trip. In January 2004, the two moved to Indiana (a move for Jackie to take care of her mother and a career move for Levi). They attended Vineyard Community Church and hosted Bible study weekly in their home. Levi went on the first mission trip in March of 2004, while Jackie and baby-to-be stayed home. Levi returned to tell Jackie what God pressed on his heart while there; in short “we’re moving to Guatemala”, Jackie responded, “when do we pack?”. Their first child was born September 2004. Levi attended the second trip to Guatemala in December. The three finally got to go as a family on a mission trip in April of 2005 (see photo below). 

They sold everything, but the bare basics in August 2005 to start their journey. Support raising was “slow”, but still on God’s time. Since everything was sold, they moved into D&D Missionary Homes to continue to raise support. In December 2005, Levi went to Guatemala for a mission trip and look for a home. Jackie and Lydia went to Indiana to surprise and see family. They all regrouped and on January 25, 2006, and moved to Guatemala!!!  (see photo below of the three with 6 carry-ons and 12 checked bags)

The Now

Their ministry vision is to present to the people of Guatemala the Savior, Jesus Christ, evangelizing to all, and showing how much God loves them by serving in various community outreaches that include Bible study in their home and needed construction. Using the many gifts God has given the Davis family, they wish to serve in all their capacities to further God’s Kingdom. Join in this mission!