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Dan and Robin graduated in 1997 from Cincinnati Bible College. They served with Christian Missionary Fellowship from 1996 to 1999 as bi-vocational workers in Southeast Asia. Then in 2000-2001 they helped to start a church in Bowling Green, KY. In 2001 the Beens moved to Wood River, IL for Dan to work on his Master Degree at Lincoln Christian Seminary. He was also able to preach in area churches, filling in as they had need. Dan and Robin became very active at the 1st Christian Church of Wood River, which now serves as their sending church.

In January of 2003 Dan and Robin went to Mozambique for a 6 month internship. After completing the internship, they now desire to return to Mozambique for full-time service with GNFA. After a year of support raising, the Beens left the States for language learning in Portugal and then arrived in Mozambique in May of 2005 to begin their work there.

Dan and Robin's primary focus will be working with the Makua people in the areas of discipleship, leadership training, and evangelism.

Dan works with our teammate, Shawn Gardner, at the Mustard Seed (a training center in town). There he is able to teach small classes, disciple men in small groups or one-on-one, and simply be available to talk with people as they come into the center. Outside of working at the Mustard Seed, Dan, with the help of Shawn and national Christians, has established several discipleship points. Each of these locations is located outside the city of Nampula and are amongst Makua speaking people. Dan meets with these groups throughout each month (weekly or bi-monthly), helping them to learn and implement God's word in their lives, families, churches, and communities. These groups are then presented with concrete opportunities to then take what they've learned and teach it to others. In this manner the ministry will be reproducing itself. The Beens also hope to hold weekend seminars in various points along the coast every 6 wks or so. These seminars would be open to all and thus allow opportunities for women and children to be taught as well.

As many Mozambicans are illiterate, one method of instruction within the discipleship groups will be Chronological Bible Storying. This focuses on their oral culture and allows them to learn and pass on important stories from the Bible as well as doctrinal teachings. For those people who can read, the Beens will use the Bible and other printed materials to help teach them, though will balance this with not wanting them to be dependent on such things as they can«t get these materials on their own.

For photos of our family, and of our work here in Mozambique, please visit our photos page.


	About Us The Beens married in 1996 and have four children: Karunia (born October 1998), Josiah (born May 2001), Asher (born October 2003), and Esperansa (born October 2005). Dan and Robin graduated in 1997 from Cincinnati Bible College. They served with Christian Missionary Fellowship from 1996 to 1999 as bi-vocational workers in Southeast Asia. Then in 2000-2001 they helped to start a church in Bowling Green, KY. In 2001 the Beens moved to Wood River, IL for Dan to work on his Master Degree at Lincoln Christian Seminary. He was also able to preach in area churches, filling in as they had need. Dan and Robin became very active at the 1st Christian Church of Wood River, which now serves as their sending church. Our Work in Mozambique In January of 2003 Dan and Robin went to Mozambique for a 6 month internship. After completing the internship, they now desire to return to Mozambique for full-time service with GNFA. After a year of support raising, the Beens left the States for language learning in Portugal and then arrived in Mozambique in May of 2005 to begin their work there. Dan and Robin's primary focus will be working with the Makua people in the areas of discipleship, leadership training, and evangelism. Dan works with our teammate, Shawn Gardner, at the Mustard Seed (a training center in town). There he is able to teach small classes, disciple men in small groups or one-on-one, and simply be available to talk with people as they come into the center. Outside of working at the Mustard Seed, Dan, with the help of Shawn and national Christians, has established several discipleship points. Each of these locations is located outside the city of Nampula and are amongst Makua speaking people. Dan meets with these groups throughout each month (weekly or bi-monthly), helping them to learn and implement God's word in their lives, families, churches, and communities. These groups are then presented with concrete opportunities to then take what they've learned and teach it to others. In this manner the ministry will be reproducing itself. The Beens also hope to hold weekend seminars in various points along the coast every 6 wks or so. These seminars would be open to all and thus allow opportunities for women and children to be taught as well. As many Mozambicans are illiterate, one method of instruction within the discipleship groups will be Chronological Bible Storying. This focuses on their oral culture and allows them to learn and pass on important stories from the Bible as well as doctrinal teachings. For those people who can read, the Beens will use the Bible and other printed materials to help teach them, though will balance this with not wanting them to be dependent on such things as they can«t get these materials on their own. For photos of our family, and of our work here in Mozambique, please visit our photos page.

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