Howard, a licensed, ordained minister, and his wife, Charlyne, have been training for cross cultural ministry for many years through their home church, mission seminars, and a local Bible School. Both have attended one of the few Native American Universities in the country to study Native American History, Culture, Politics, Religion and Language. They have also studied ministry techniques with "Youth With A Mission" (YWAM). In 1997 they completed a four year term of service on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. During that time they received the recognition of Tribal Leaders for their effective work among children and teens of the Reservation. In 2016 they completed 17+ years of service in southwestern Oklahoma and continue to be invested in Native communities and lives there.
Through their participation in international and domestic mission trips they have experience in working with other cultures, organizing and leading outreaches, and mission trips, and have an expanded view of world evangelism. While on Rosebud, and in Oklahoma they have been the hosts for many groups coming in, so they have experience in organizing and scheduling visitors also. Through all of these experiences they have learned to be the mediator, or you could say the bridge between people groups.
They have been instrumental in coordinating and promoting Christian events that are culturally relative. And have introduced Christian leaders of a different ethnicity or culture to churches or organizations to help the organization receive a cross cultural experience and education. This is vitally important to the body of Christ; as one of Howard’s bible School professors used to say, “When purpose is unknown, abuse is inevitable.” A simple definition of fear is: not knowing. But perfect love casts out all fear.
Howard and Charlyne have been in ministry since 1990, and in full time ministry on the field since 1992. They highly value the things they have been taught by their Native American elders and brothers and sisters. Many have welcomed the Lanes into their family, a rare and precious honor. This has allowed Howard and Charlyne to more completely understand the Native American way of life, and expression of Christianity. Earning this trust has opened important doors for "Family and community Ministry." Through their experience with multiple cultures God has equipped them with eyes to see the value in the Christian expression of all cultures.
Over the years God has inspired Howard to become a self taught Website Developer, then Audio Technician and equipment installer, and finally a Videographer. He has been using those skills to promote and equip Native and non-Native ministers and ministries, and record the life stories of the elders. Most recently he has started a You Tube channel where he produces teachings/testimonies of various local Christian speakers along with Christian event videos and How-To Home Improvement videos. (You can read all about the video ministry here)
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