Our Story

Pregnant Wife – Four Children

I will never forget the time that John and Eleanor left us in their home in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1988 and went away for a week. At that time John was working for the Navigators at the Oklahoma State University where I was a student. Patience was 8 months pregnant with our first born.

We took care of the Mahons’ four children – and it was pure joy. What should have been a stressful week turned out to be one of the most memorable weeks of our lives. From that moment, we were convinced that it could be done – that one could have children and raise them without going crazy.

During the week that they were gone, John was defending his Master’s Thesis whose research was on Biblical Principles of Parenting. John later released the copyright to me to use it to teach and publish as I wished.

Patience and I then took time to understand the content, practice it and teach it in small groups over a number of years before teaching it publicly.

I Dissected Ticks!

I have written two dissertations in the field of Parasitology. For my doctorate I dissected 10,000 ticks looking for the spirochete that causes Lyme disease in Oklahoma. I think some ticks are beautiful. Would you agree? This is Amblyomma Variegatum.

Then the Lord called me to the ministry. This website does not feature my scientific achievements. Rather it seeks to connect you with how the lives of people have been transformed as they have interacted with the scriptures in the whole area of raising their children using biblical principles. You will also find numerous insights in the area of marriage.

Raising Future Parents is closely associated with Grace Community International (GCI) of Houston Texas. I serve as a Board member of the GCI. You can visit GCI at http://gciweb.org

The Kampala Leap

Our first public parenting workshop took place in 1997 in Kampala, Uganda—a pivotal moment in our journey. Initially, we were only meant to assist John Mahon, but when he fell ill en route, we found ourselves leading the workshop for over 100 eager parents. That intense experience cemented our conviction: families across Africa needed practical, biblical guidance to raise the next generation in faith.

From our first meetings in living rooms to the structured courses we now offer in Nairobi and online across Africa, Raising Future Parents has grown into a ministry that empowers parents, strengthens marriages, and builds healthy spiritual communities.

Purpose

Raising Future Parents exists to advance the gospel by restoring families, rebuilding spiritual villages, and equipping generations across Africa to live out biblical truth and point others to Christ.

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Thriving Christ-centered families, rebuilding the Body of Christ through the home, and transforming nations—one generation at a time.

Mission

To disciple families across Africa to live out biblical truth and raise generations of gospel carriers in their homes, communities, and nations.

Today, we continue this mission from our base in Nairobi, Kenya, offering in-person and online courses that equip parents with the tools, wisdom, and biblical understanding to nurture the next generation. Whether you are a new parent, a seasoned caregiver, or an aspiring parent, our ministry is here to guide, inspire, and empower you to raise children who thrive spiritually, emotionally, and socially.

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