NEWS
2025
NEWS
2025
It’s been a little while since we last shared an update. 2025 has flown by, and before we know it, 2026 is already at the door. Like many of you, we imagine this season finds you slowing down entering the rhythm of Christmas, reflecting on the year that’s been, and looking ahead with fresh hope for what’s to come. We’d love to share a few meaningful updates with you and invite you into what feels like the beginning of a new chapter for us a big adventure that’s just unfolding. Thank you for taking the time to read along, and for considering how you might journey with us in the season ahead.
Our 2025 ...
was busy, consistent, restful, celebratory, reflective, and filled with gratitude. Most of the year we work on creating animations, teach, mentor and serve. in the summer we spent seven weeks in the south of France, where family and friends visited to enjoy the region’s tranquillity and warmth. We explored markets, castles, and savoured the local cuisine. Our team from The Bible Effect joined us, and we celebrated completing all the videos for each New Testament book. With our first video launched in 2019, we completed the New Testament with the book of Revelation early in 2025.
Our videos are available on YouTube, with over a dozen languages, and on the YouVersion Bible App.
The year overall was in berlin, (+ Joseph’s Travels in Europe, Mideast & Hawaii) then after our time in France, we headed to Montréal, Canada, to be with my siblings. Spending time with family is always uplifting, sharing our early years and life journey filled with memories, ancestry, common values, anecdotes, and gratitude.
We were blessed by the generosity of Family (Canada) and Friends (France). The past year has been a bit more challenging financially, but are hopeful to see God continue to provide and finish the year well. some of the lessons we learned are to trust, continue to grow and stay faithful to what we are called to do and those we are called to serve.
we were busy ...
As you all know, we are passionate about what we do and have been serving in various capacities and locations over four decades. Since 1985, we have dedicated ourselves to communication, teaching, and discipleship. Despite the many seasons that have come and gone, we remain steadfast in our calling and will continue to do our best in all that we undertake. Despite the challenges we face, we believe our role is to sow, invest, serve, and trust in God for the rest.
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Monika, as team member of The Bible Effect (TBE) has been key in creating the animations for most of the videos. She has illustrated most, and animated over two-thirds of our New Testament videos. Just over a month ago, we launched our first video of the Old Testament, titled Genesis.
TBE is a ministry based in Vancouver, Canada, with team members in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Berlin, Germany. In addition to our core team, we have a network of translators across various nations who help us serve many more. Since our launch, we have amassed 65,000 subscribers on YouTube and a total of 3 million views. On YouVersion, we have garnered approximately 400k Bible study plan subscriptions, with 50% completions. Our mission and goal is to create Bible learning resources accessible to all, empowering them to grow in their relationship with God.
Joseph continues to serve on many fronts, primarily in YWAM, serving as an elder, speaker, mentor, and resource for many. He is still passionate about imparting the importance of knowing one’s identity, calling, creativity, a solid worldview, Arts & Media, leadership, and intercultural communication in today’s world. He is also part of the TBE team, focused more creative directing & Branding.
Joseph is also a team member at Zebr Institute, where he serves as a creative director and resource person for their upcoming Zebr European Leadership Program.
His passion to Champion young people, has different channels, sometimes through Events, Mentoring, and at times though coffee and or food hangouts. There can never be too much encouragement & championing for those who seek to serve others.
Las Maison (House) in France:
This summer, Joseph took some time to put together a presentation to document the vision, plan, ask, and impact of our dream of owning a home in France.
Many of you have been interested in where are at with this. So now you you can find the shorter version of the presentation with the link below called compact version.
If you’re interested in reading the full version (it’s a bit long), you can click on the button with Long version.
If you want know you want to Commit and partner, you can fill this from or follow the QR code and Link in the PDFs.
Prayers appreciated
As we minister to others, we are thankful & Grateful for your prayers:
- Strength, grace, and continued health
- For provision of our basic needs (Donations + freelance work)
- Favour as we fundraise for a home in France
partner with us.
Here are several ways you can choose to partner with us:
- Partner with us Monthly
- Give a one time gift/Donation
- Help spread the word
- commission us with some work