"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2
Executive Director
Rev. Dr. J. Curtis Lovelace has lectured on four continents. He holds Political Science, History and Doctor of Ministry degrees. His work experiences include serving in the U.S. Navy and teaching at the secondary, college and graduate levels. He has spent time serving on the mission field in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. An award winning writer, Curt has had articles published in numerous periodicals, has served as managing editor of a small group of weekly newspapers, and cared for people in several churches. He currently serves as pastor of Covenant Baptist Church, a small but growing congregation in rural Maine.
Co-Director, Educational Consultant
Sandra A. Lovelace is an international speaker who is known for her "candor and warmth." She holds degrees in education and communication arts. Her teaching experiences include public, private, outdoor and home education. Sandra has lectured and consulted around the United States and in Europe and Asia. She is currently serving families around the globe as they come under the lordship of Christ. Also an award winning writer, Sandra has written children's Bible curriculum, had articles published on a variety of topics, and is currently working on her third manuscript.
The Lovelaces are celebrating 41 years of marriage. They've spent most of those years visiting and living in other cultures. These intercultural settings have given them a deep appreciation and love for the diversity of God's people. Each of their two daughters was born in a different country, causing them to develop a counter-cultural, biblical approach to childrearing. For this reason, Curt and Sandra are especially dedicated to encouraging parents in God's call to disciple their children.
As a couple Curt and Sandra have served on a national board for Christians in recovery. They have provided leadership to homeschool families through local support groups as well as a statewide board. The Lovelaces have worked together on television and radio. In the 1970s they served on the staff of L'Abri fellowship in Switzerland with Francis and Edith Schaeffer. Since then God has put the wealth of education and experience He has granted them to work in several churches. In the 1990s He moved Lifework Forum onto the international stage. Curt and Sandra recognize that it has all been accomplished by the Holy Spirit of God. Zechariah 4:6
Associates
The Lord occasionally brings an especially generous opportunity to serve Him. He is gracious in these instances to provide brothers and sisters to share their gifts in reaching out in His Name. Samantha Nason became an Associate for our 10-day trip to Norway.
Nicki Berthiaume deserves a special introduction. She accompanied us on our first BHC conference held in Sarajevo. The Lord used her to bless us and the attending families in many wonderful ways. A follow up blessing to that mutual adventure is that God has given Nicki her own personal call. She left for Bosnia on March 16 to spend several months serving an American family and reaching out to locals through an English language library. You can learn more about Nicki's specific call through her newsletter. You can find out more about the big picture at the team website. You can follow her journey at her blog. Or, you can just email Nicki directly. We encourage you to take a peek at what God can do with a willing heart and a giving spirit. Who knows, He may even lead you to participate with her.
Please check out the other pages of the website to see what God has been doing through Lifework Forum and how He might use us to minister to you, your church, or your organization.
Christina Guy is a recent Lifework Forum Associate. She was an exciting provision of the Lord as she accompanied Sandra on her spring testing trip to Budapest. Christina lives in North Carolina with her husband Russell where they homeschool their children; Rebekah, Lydia, Benjamin. Christina graciously took the place of another volunteer who was providentially hindered from this adventure. This addition to our ministry is a special blessing as Christina is fully approved as a test administrator with BJU Testing Services. Not only that, but when she was invited to join us Christina managed to get an updated passport in less than two weeks. Now that's a lady who knows how to get things done. We can hardly wait to see what else the Lord may have for Christina to contribute to the ministry of Lifework Forum.
You can read the Final Report of the Hungary trip at our International Reports page. If you would like to communicate directly with Christina, she's happy to have you email her.
We are excited to introduce you to the Stelma family. They are from The Netherlands and have agreed to be our western European contacts. We got to know Kor and Erna and their almost-grown son, Bauke, at our BHC09 event. We have already learned much from them concerning the homeschooling situation and possible developments. They tell us that the Holy Spirit has used our ministry to encourage Christian homeschoolers to strengthen their vision. If you'd like to know more, feel free to send them an email.
We hope to add a photo soon.
Katherine Loop is a homeschool graduate the Lord brought to us as an Associate in 2002. She has been Sandra's assistant on several of her international trips, such as Hungary, Thailand and Spain. Katherine lives at home with her parents and brother in northern Virginia. When not travelling with Sandra she works for her state homeschool organization, HEAV. You can learn more about Katherine by visiting her online ministry, Christian Perspective. She has developed a variety of homeschool resources, including family devotionals, and written a book titled Beyond Numbers: A Practical Guide to Teaching Math Biblically. Katherine has a heart to encourage homeschoolers wherever they live.