Our Story...

We first came to Romania in the fall of 1999, on a short trip to work

in a baby orphanage and help with a conference. Little did we know

that our lives would change so dramatically because of that trip.

As we left the airport in Bucharest, tears filled our eyes and we knew

we had to return to this place.

What We Do...

The work of changing a nation that suffered 50 years of communism

is a team effort. Many organizations are in Romania, reaching out

in every way imaginable: orphan rehabilitation, medical care,

child care, training current and future Romanian leaders, serving

on college campuses, and even working in the business world. Our 

service here is to the children of these varied workers.

When we lived in the United States, we were both public school teachers for

several years. Here in Romania, the Lord uses our heart for teenagers and

teaching experience at Bucharest Christian Academy.

What is BCA?

Bucharest Christian Academy is a small K-12 school that is taught in

English for the children of expatriates living in Bucharest. Attending BCA

means that the expat children get the social interaction and Western-style

education that they would otherwise forfeit when their parents left home.

Having a school staff of caring people of integrity means that the students

develop a closer bond with their teachers than they normally would in their

home countries.  In addition to teaching them in the classroom, we regularly

host students in our home, accompany them on trips outside the city and

country, counsel them, and become part of their daily lives.

Tony is the secondary principal at BCA, in charge of grades 7-12, and

Chrissy teaches senior English and journalism/yearbook.  We also have three

wonderful children of our own:  Marco is 7 and in kindergarten at BCA; Rocco is 4;

and Gianna is 2.  They enjoy the attention of the "big kids" with whom

Mommy and Daddy work.

Outside of BCA, we are also active members of our Romanian church, Noua Creatie

(New Creation), also known as Rhema Romania.  For over a year now, we have

been arranging, coordinating, and hosting monthly youth activities - and thankfully

improving our Romanian!  We hope to see this group establish quality friendships

through these times of fellowship. 

Our U.S.-based non-profit organization, Covenant Care, has a vision to build

people up.  Our financial partners receive tax deductions for their giving through

Covenant Care.  For more information on how you can be a part of reaching

Romania, click here.