Austin & Rachel Hunt
Zambia
The Hunt family stands ready to embark on a mission that beckons with both challenge and promise. Austin and Rachel Hunt, with their two children in tow, are answering a call that has been years in the making—a call to serve, to teach, and to plant churches in Zambia.
Austin's journey to this point is a tapestry woven with threads of divine providence. His growing up years in Zambia were marked by an early exposure to healthy church planting, as he witnessed his father's dedication to spreading the Gospel through healthy churches. This exposure planted seeds in Austin's heart, which have grown into a steadfast resolve to train pastors and missionaries at Central Africa Baptist University (CABU) and to partner with local churches in their planting efforts.
The Hunts' mission is not a solitary venture but a chapter in the larger story of Zambia's growing church community. They seek to contribute to the planting of healthy churches led by Zambians and Africans, pastors who are theologically equipped and culturally capable of nurturing the growth of the church in their native soil.
Rachel, a partner in every sense, shares Austin's vision and commitment. Her support is the family's anchor as they prepare to transplant their lives to Zambian ground. Together, they are not merely moving to a new country; they are stepping into a role that is as much about cultivating leadership as it is about fostering spiritual vitality.
The Hunts' approach to ministry is reflective of their belief in the indigenous church's potential. They advocate for a model where the local church is the greenhouse for leadership development, with the support of institutions like CABU to provide the necessary training and resources.
As Austin transitions into a teaching role at CABU, the family's reliance on personal income gives way to a reliance on partnership with the broader body of Christ for their ongoing ministry expenses. They invite others to join them in this venture, not just through financial support but as co-laborers in a shared vision for the future of Christ’s church in Africa.
The Hunt family's story is one of faith in action, a testament to their belief that the most fertile ground for the Gospel is often found in places where life is most tenuous. As they stand on the brink of this new chapter, they call upon the church to join them in sowing for a harvest that promises to yield eternal rewards.
