About Us

Stephanie Braun

Stephanie grew up as part of a large family in Bridgewater, New Jersey. From early childhood Stephanie remembers hearing stories from missionaries and feeling a burden on her heart for people from Latin America.
Even before junior high, Stephanie began to pray that God would open the door for her to be able to serve Him overseas. After two short trips to Guatemala, Stephanie became increasingly certain that God was directing her to minister to Latin American people in some way. She enrolled in college to study Teaching English as a Second Language so she could use it as a tool to build relationships and minister to these people.

Faith:

As a result of growing up in a Christian home and being exposed to the Gospel, from an early age Stephanie understood her need for Jesus Christ as her personal savior. Though early on she went through a period of questioning what she believed, through discipleship during high school Stephanie developed a deep certainty in her faith and began to grow and mature in Christ. Stephanie recognized that God was leading her in the direction of serving Him as a full time missionary and through her time at Moody Bible Institute God continued to prepare her mind and heart for service.

Education:

Stephanie attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and graduated in 2007 with majors in Bible and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, a useful tool for building relationships in ministry.

Interests:

Stephanie enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and walking through busy Brazilian markets. She also loves languages and is very excited about continuing to learn Portuguese for life in Brazil. As a result of the importance of discipleship in her own life, Stephanie is passionate about discipling and being involved with ministry to women.

Jeyson Marcelo Braun

Jeyson has experienced life on the mission field for as long as he can remember. Before he was born, Jeyson's parents left their home in Brazil to become missionaries in Quito, Ecuador, where Jeyson as born and raised.
Jeyson's childhood included a variety of extraordinary experiences - from having a pet monkey to mountain climbing in the Andes. Most significantly , it was during these early years that Jeyson first began to develop his passion for mission aviation ministry.

Faith:

Growing up in a Christian home, Jeyson recognized his need for Jesus Christ as his personal savior and gave his life to God at an early age. After several years in high school spent living for himself, Jeyson rededicated himself to serving the Lord, grew in his faith, and began to prepare to serve as a full-time missionary.

Education:

Jeyson attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he majored in Bible and International Ministries. He earned his degree in 2005.

Interests:

Jeyson enjoys biking, camping, mountain climbing, and exploring new places. He loves mechanics and fixing just about anything he can get his hands on. He also loves reading...and of course, aviation. Jeyson is passionate about sharing the gospel, especially with the very poor.

Jeyson and Stephanie were married in 2007. In 2008 they moved to Brazil to begin their first term missionary together as a married couple.