Ten years ago, God was just beginning to stir a desire in me to reach those from the Middle East with the gospel. I was serving in Alaska, with no plans to live in Europe. At the same time, Hooman was living in his home country of Iran, studying and teaching music, with no idea that God would soon abruptly change his path as well. About six years ago, God connected us through the refugee ministry of our Greek church. He has planted the same passion in both of us for serving and ministering to the lost. We pray that, as the Lord has brought us together in marriage, that He will provide ways to unite Eastern and Western culture that will serve as bridge for our ministry.

Rachel's Instruments: Flute, piccolo Hooman's Instruments: Daf, Tombak (google them!), drums, and pretty much any other percussion instrument Rachel's favorite colors: Blue and Green Hooman's favorite colors: Blue and Purple Rachel's favorite coffee: Hot cappuccino with vegan cream Hooman's favorite coffee: Freddo espresso (iced Greek coffee with no sugar or milk) Rachel's favorite candy: Sour gummy worms, dark chocolate Hooman's favorite candy: Twix, dark chocolate with nuts