Travelers

The Powley Family

Helping Others Tell Others About Jesus 

through Evangelism, Discipleship, & Leadership Development and Property Management.

David

David's journey began in PA where he came to know Christ at just five years old and surrendered his life to whatever God had for him at 15. After high school graduation, David attended Word of Life Bible Institute (New York) and York Technical College (SC) where he received his diploma in HVAC.  David has completed his Bachelor of Ministry from Covington Theological Seminary in August, 2019 and has already begun courses to complete a Master's degree.  Dave was the service manager for a commercial air filtration company in Charlotte, NC for 17 years before being called to serve in Mexico.  Dave's journey has also taken him on several short-term mission trips and has allowed him to be actively involved in both the audio/video and student ministries in the local church.  After serving several years as a youth leader at Calvary Baptist Church, he served as the interim student pastor then middle school director before God moved him to serve as the student pastor in 2008 at Westerly Hills Baptist Church where he also focused on leadership development for nine years.  Dave works closely with Pastor  Thomas Beard in Mexico, assisting with church planting, leadership development, evangelism and property management.

Melanie

Melanie's journey began in SC.  She was actively involved in her home church, Calvary Baptist, and was a graduate of Trinity Christian School where she came to know Christ as her personal Savior in the second grade and surrendered at the age of 15 to do whatever God had planned.  Her journey with God has taken her on short-term mission trips to Russia, Portugal, and throughout the United States where God led her to begin working with teenagers.  Melanie received her B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences and her M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Winthrop University where she was an instructor for nine years.  Melanie has been active in the youth ministry at her home church as well as her sending church, Westerly Hills Baptist Church, where she has served alongside her husband since 2008 and where her dad was the pastor for 26 years.  She loves to see people realize God has a great plan for each of us and desires to have a deep relationship with us.  Melanie's greatest prayer is to remain faithful throughout the journey.  Currently, she teaches children's classes in two churches here in Mexico, hosts an annual session for pastor's wives at the annual pastor's conference, and homeschools our two children.

Ethan

Ethan's journey began with a rough start, but he has shown great tenacity ever since!  He loves Legos, video gaming, reading, and Taekwondo.  He has earned his Black Belt in TKD and is currently pursuing his 2nd dan.  He has served at Word of Life children's camp, The Ranch, in NY in both 2023 and 2024.  As a rising senior, he's not sure exactly what God has for him in the future, but he has a desire to attend Word of Life for Biblical training and education as he seeks what God has for him.  Big dreams include being a published author or the President of the United States.

Emily

Emily's journey began after much prayer for her arrival, especially from her older brother. Emily is also outgoing like her brother and loves making people laugh.  Since moving to Mexico, her greatest asset that God uses every day to connect with people her is her ability to speak and understand Spanish.  The people think this blonde-headed American girl speaking Spanish is just astounding.  Emily has also earned her black belt in Taekwondo; other interests include: watching movies, reading, playing games, coloring, and babysitting.