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We can’t do this without the faithful prayers and generosity of our community.
As we descend into the hole, we need others to hold the rope.
Your Contribution Helps with the Following Expenses
Living Expenses
Language School in France
Travel
Ministry Costs
Medical costs
Monthly Partnership
Joining us as a monthly partner means walking alongside our family as we prepare and serve long-term.
Your steady support helps cover living expenses, language school in France, travel, and ministry costs — allowing us to focus fully on what God has called us to do.
Every monthly gift, no matter the amount, builds a foundation of faithfulness that keeps this mission going.
One-Time Gifts
Your one-time donation helps us take the next step — from preparing for language school in France to bringing medical supplies and the hope of Jesus to Guinea.
Every contribution makes a difference and helps us move closer to the field God has called us to.
Hope Ignited Donation Portal
We’re honored to serve through Hope Ignited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel through medical care, education, and discipleship.
Donations made through their secure platform go directly toward our family’s ministry fund and are tax-deductible.
One-Time Gifts
Until we are officially partnered with Hope Ignited, please send donations to First Christian Church of Dodge City.
711 5th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801
Please indicate on the envelope or memo line: “Tieben Mission”. Your one-time donation helps us take the next step — from preparing for language school in France to bringing medical supplies and the hope of Jesus to Guinea.
Every contribution makes a difference and helps us move closer to the field God has called us to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you going to sell your house?
Currently we are looking into rental options.
Are you selling all your stuff?
We will be selling/donating most of our possessions.
What about your animals?
Magnum, the dog, may go with us to Guinea as guard dog, pigs will be slaughtered and eaten for Thanksgiving/Christmas, chickens will be left and Cookie the cat may finally get his wish to be an inside cat for the new tenants of our house.
Who is Hope Ignited?
They are a small organization dedicated to reshape the imagination of the people of Guinea towards God’s coming Kingdom through gospel centered healthcare and capacity building programs.
What will you be doing in Guinea?
Life:
Live with missionaries amongst the Guineans
The children will go to school with other missionary children
Work:
Heath will work in the clinic as a pharmacist.
Sheri will work with guest services for hospitality of visitors.
Why are the Tiebens moving to France first?
The official language of Guinea is French. To better serve the people of Guinea, we will attend a French language school for Christians who are preparing to serve in French-speaking countries.
When do you leave?
We plan to be in France for language training by August 18th 2026.
What will you be doing in France?
We will be at CENTRE D'ENSEIGNEMENT DU FRANÇAIS learning French, the official language of Guinea.
How long will you be in France?
We will be in France for language training for 11 months.
How long will they be overseas, in Guinea?
However long God asks us to be there. Some of the missionaries with Hope Ignited have already been there for over 5 years.
Where will you live?
-In a hut
-A van down by the river
-JK, we will either live on site in the missionary apartments or rent a house near the clinic.
How do you share the gospel in Guinea?
-Sharing God’s word and speaking the Gospel Truth at all times as guided by the Holy Spirit
-Showing the Gospel by living amongst the Guineans
-Show the Guinean children that they are loved, valued and cared for to in turn raise up a generation that knows the truth about Jesus’ love for them.
What’s Guinea like?
The parts of Guinea that we saw were eclectic. Some of it was beautiful landscapes with mountains and waterfalls. Other parts are packed with people, buildings, trash and chaotic traffic. Overall it is a place filled with people who don’t know they are children of God, yet! Please talk with us in person for a better picture.
How can I help?
Prayer!
A: We need help preparing our house for sale/rent. Organizing our things for sale/donation.
What do you need?
Strength, Endurance, Patience
A: New laptops (2, preferably MacBook for continuity with other missionaries)
To communicate back home
For work at the clinic
Entertainment
How can I pray specifically?
-Praise to our Heavenly Father for a call such as this and enabling us to go!
-Please intercede for the Guineans. Pray that God softens their hearts, opens their eyes, ears and minds to receive the good news about Jesus that we are bringing with us.
-Pray that God will multiply harvesters, that is, send more missionaries to Guinea, to bring in the harvest of souls.(Matthew 9:37-38)
-Pray for safe travels to France and that God will allow us to learn French well. That the children will connect well in the public schools.
Will you be able to come back and visit?
Yes! We will have home assignment based on our family’s needs.
How far are you in your fundraising?
Praying for provision
When will you need to be fully funded?
We will need to be fully funded by the first of July 2026.
How much do you need total?
Mucho dinero
Can we come visit?
Yes! We can’t wait to see who God brings to Guinea to visit.
Can I send care packages or letters?
We are not able to receive any packages or letters. Every year there is a shipping container that is sent with supplies for the clinic and the missionary families.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, those donations given through First Christian Church of Dodge City and through Hope Ignited’s website.
MATTHEW 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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MATTHEW 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”