Jon and Lindsay Birkey

Our calling to serve in ministry started when both of us were teens. During these formative years, the Lord brought into each of our lives a Christian youth leader who discipled and mentored us. As a result of their impact in our lives, we each felt the Lord calling us to make an impact in the lives of other children and youth. We met in college where Jon was studying youth ministry and missions while Lindsay was studying family and children’s ministry.

God first called us to Arizona to share the love of Christ with Native American children and youth through serving as Bible camp directors at the Southwest Indian Ministries Center. Even though we continue to help with Bible camps, God has put on our hearts to use our administrative talents to help make Southwest Indian Ministries Center into a thriving facility. We strive to accomplish the vision of transforming Native American lives for Christ while providing opportunities for fellow believers to join us in furthering the Great Commission.

We seek to introduce Native American children and youth to Christ through Bible camps and empower Native Americans to make an impact for Christ through leadership training and mentoring. One way we do this is through discipleship during mid-week Bible study. We also host retreats and conferences for fellow Native American-focused outreach ministries, and we continually seek to create missionally-focused partnerships with local churches, ministries, and organizations.