Our Story
Troy was born and raised in Los Angeles county (1/15/88) while Melody was born in Michigan (2/28/89) and grew up both there and in San Diego county. We were both blessed to grow up in Christian households that emphasized missions and service to the body of believers. We also both accepted Christ at young ages. After meeting while doing backstage theatre at The Master’s University, we got married July 31, 2010.
According to the world’s standards we had “made it.” Troy was working full time at Fox Sports 1 while Melody was able to stay home with their three girls: Kaylee (4/27/12), Aliya (2/15/14), and Jordyn (3/25/16). But that “traditional” life of 40-50 hour work weeks, limited family time, and urban life in LA just didn’t seem right for us. With a leap of faith directed completely by God, we sold our things, bought an RV, quit Troy's job, and followed God's leading!
Our relationship began behind the scenes of musicals and theatre productions, and that behind the scenes place of service is right where God wanted us. We began full-time camp support ministry in the fall of 2020 and haven’t looked back! In November of 2021, God opened the door for us to become missionaries with Shiloh Bible Camp and Conference in Donnelly, ID. Since all of the staff at Shiloh are full-time missionaries as well, they were already set up for receiving and processing tax-deductible support donations. After going through the application and interview process with the board, we were officially commissioned and began to raise support. (We were living off of savings the entire previous year of our ministry.) God has taken us on a wild ride but it’s been 1000% worth it!
“Missionaries are very human folks, just doing what they are asked. Simply a bunch of nobodies trying to exalt Somebody.”
Meet the Family
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Troy
Hard-working, problem solver, prefers being active
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Melody
Servant hearted, creative, loves genuine fellowship
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Kaylee
Imaginative, energetic, gets lost in books constantly
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Aliya
Athletic, inquisitive, loves working with Daddy
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Jordyn
Playful, empathetic, adores being with people
Family Shenanigans
