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Who We Are

We are Ken and Margaret Heaton, construction missionaries. The first time we heard someone call us a missionary, we were shocked. US? Yet when we went to the Bible to see what Jesus considered a missionary, we had to agree, we are serving as missionaries. He said to "go" and we did. He said to make disciples and we try.

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Matthew 28: 18-20

Construction missionary work is all about relationships. We want to come alongside you and use the gifts God has richly provided us...be it constructing a physical building, talking, sharing the Gospel, or even just baking a pan of cinnamon rolls.

Our Mission

Priscilla and Aquila Ministries exists to help build rural churches in America by connecting with people through construction, mentoring and training.

Construction

Ken is a gifted carpenter. He is an "Old School" carpenter, meaning he builds quality and as inexpensively as possible. The belief of Ken and Margaret, of Priscilla and Aquila Ministries, is that every job done is a job done as to the Lord. When we come on site, we never ask a church for money, we only ask for an RV hookup, so that Ken can continue to do his work.

You will not hear Ken say "that's good enough." For Ken, if the job is worth doing, it is worth doing well. He never wants to hear God say to him as he is about to step into heaven, "that's good enough." He wants to hear "Well done good and faithful servant.

Mentoring

We believe God has given us each unique gifts and abilities to be used to further His kingdom. We love to encourage others to explore their personal gifts. Have you explored what God has for you to do for the kingdom? Our desire is to encourage you to explore and use the gifts and abilities God gave you. We may invite you and others into our home for Bible studies, for encouragement, or to share a meal with us. We may invite you to come along on mission trips with us to explore the use of your gifts. Our hope is that we will be an encouragement to you in your walk with Jesus.

Training

Ken is a patient builder. He likes to have volunteers work alongside him. If they do not know how or why something needs to be done, he patiently explains. He loves to teach others to work tools and build. Ken brings all his own tools to the site and willing to share how to choose the right tool for the job.

Margaret has been a Bible teacher for 25 years, she loves working with women of all ages. Along with Bible teaching, she may weave in canning and/or jelly-making classes, a bread-making class or a class to teach how to make your own soap.

Testimonials

"A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other."

1 Corinthians 12:7 NLT

Bonnie DeRouchie

Director, Appalachian Community Care

Philippi, West Virginia

What a blessing Ken and Margaret have been to the ministries here on Chestnut Ridge in Appalachia! Bringing their smiles, encouragement, their talents and their love, they have selflessly come alongside whatever needs, projects, activities were on the agenda at the moment. Margaret has spoken for women's retreats, taught Bible studies (while making soap), sewed quilts, and played hostess for other visiting missionaries while Ken pounded away on one of our community outreach projects, or quietly took time to share insight, counsel, and direction to those less skilled working along-side him. Best of all, their willingness to give Jesus all the glory as they serve make them an asset wherever they are welcomed in His name.

Paul Richardson

Pastor

Licking Assembly of God

Ken and Margaret were a blessing the moment their 5th wheel arrived. Ken's abilities to lead a building project and the quality of his work is amazing. Margaret's gift is the relationships she instantly develops with those she comes in contact with. Together, they are an amazing team that blesses all those they touch.

Jeff Bishop

Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship

Ken and Margaret have a servant's heart. God has and is using them to grow His Kingdom through their gifts. At Ridin' the River Cowboy Fellowship we are blessed to call them family and have reaped the harvest of what they have planted and watered. Thank you, Ken, for endless hours of professional work. Thank, Margaret, for mentoring, loving and supporting our ministry. Keep the cinnamon rolls coming!

Chris Kirkham

Pastor

Cowboy Fellowship of Wilson County

Ken and Margaret Heaton are two of the finest people that I have ever known. As if that is not enough, I am proud to call them my brother and sister in Christ. They have both been blessings to Cowboy Fellowship of Wilson County whether it was Ken fixing or building something or Margaret with her wonderful counseling ability. They both have enriched not only my life but the entire congregation's lives here at CFWC. Grace and peace.

Stan Formby

Pastor

Durango's Cowboy Church

Yes, it has been a Godsend to have Ken and Margaret come to Durango, Colorado to assist in the building of our new Cowboy Church building. Ken is a master in what he does. I believe that God sent Ken and Margaret to do the things that we could not do, and do them in an expert fashion. I could recommend them to anyone that needed help!

Partner With Us

This ministry is sustained by the freewill offerings of interested friends and churches. Priscilla and Aquila Ministries is a 501c3 non-profit ministry. Any contributions are gladly accepted to help build more churches and ministries.

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