Michael Lawrence

About Michael Lawrence

I'm just a guy who is loved by Jesus. I have the privilege of helping others enjoy the freedom of following Him. I'm blessed to be a husband, father, pastor, missionary and church planter. That simply means I'm one of the foolish things God has chosen and I am what I am by the grace of God alone!

When God Says “Go” – 1 Year After Obeying God’s Call!

November 11, 2018 by Michael Lawrence 8 Comments

Today marks exactly 1 year since our family woke up in Costa Rica for the last time. After 12 and a half years living and serving God in CR, God called us to return to the United States. He asked us to trust Him and to walk by faith. We didn’t know why He was calling us. We didn’t know where He was calling us. We were simply convinced there was a call to “Go” upon our lives once again. It wasn’t the first time we had heard and obeyed that call. But it was the hardest. CR is HOME for us. It took years for it to become that in our heart, but somewhere along the way it did. Over 12 years of ministry in the same little town left us with many friends and people we call family.

“Go,” God said, so we gave away everything we had with the exception of a few things. We packed 12 years of life into 26 suitcases and found new homes for all but one of our pets. We said tearful “good-byes”, with promises to return soon, and made the 1 and a half hour trip to the “city” for the last time. We did everything we could to take it all in, knowing it would be a while before we could return. We weren’t “looking back” because we knew God said “Go”, but we were counting the cost of moving ahead in God’s Sovereign plan.

A BIG Announcement About Our Future!

October 24, 2017 by Michael Lawrence 8 Comments

Hi Everyone, It’s finally time for us to make the BIG announcement we have been telling you was coming! Over the past year, God has been working in our hearts and lives and we wanted to tell what He has been doing. After 12 and a half years on the mission field of Jaco, Costa Rica, God has called us to return back to the United States!

This has not been an easy decision to make, but God has made it clear He is leading us and we always want to follow His will.

While Jaco has become “home” to us, we always knew we were only here until He called us elsewhere. That time has come! While Costa Rica will always have a special place in our hearts and lives, we know we must obey.

The way God is leading us now is much like the way He led us to Costa Rica over 13 years ago. We know the timing is right for us to leave. We have seen God do amazing things and know the work of God will continue through the church we planted, the people we have invested in and the other ministries in the area!

In the video, I share our heart for this transition as well as some of the details of what is next for our family and ministry. Here are the specifics!

Hurricane Irma Encouragement

September 10, 2017 by Michael Lawrence Leave a Comment

Hey Everyone, This is a word of encouragement for those of you facing Hurricane Irma. Do not fear, the Lord is with you! These storms are not from Him, therefore you can trust Him in the midst of them. Be encouraged and know we are praying for you all!

Fall 2017 Update: An Exciting Opportunity Coming Up

September 6, 2017 by Michael Lawrence Leave a Comment

Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well! There has been a lot of transition in this past year, beginning with adding a 5th child, Baby Jordan, who we introduced in our last video update! In this update, I share a brief ministry update plus an exciting opportunity God has given us (so pay attention)!

A Brief Ministry Update:

The Church and ministry has been going well. We have had a bit of a different year this year. In fact, no other year has been like it! For the most part, I have been focusing my time and energy internally. Meaning, I’m mostly focused on teaching, discipleship, leadership training, and counseling!