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Joyful Fellowship: Special Memories of Events at and Around Missionary Acres

At Missionary Acres, community is at the heart of everything we do. Living among retired missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers, our…

August 13, 2025 Read on the blog →
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Is Retirement in the Bible?

One of the most common questions we get asked is: is retirement in the Bible? Let’s look at this question in more…

October 1, 2023 Read on the blog →
Family Life

8 Kid-Friendly Things To Do Near Silva, Missouri

If you’re planning a missionary trip to Missionary Acres, you might wonder what else you can do while you’re in the area.…

June 6, 2023 Read on the blog →
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Culture Shock in the States? Surprising Differences Between MO and WA

Does culture shock exist when you’re moving from one part of the United States to another? Why yes it does! Every region…

April 22, 2022 Read on the blog →
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How to Live in a Small House with a Big Family: 6 Tips

Trying to live in a small house with a big family? Keep reading for six tips to make it work!  Ever since…

January 9, 2022 Read on the blog →
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A Day in the Life of The Tanner Family at Missionary Acres – Part 3: Evenings

Back in September, we shared a peek into our life here at Missionary Acres. But, that post started running long, so we…

November 6, 2021 Read on the blog →
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A Day in the Life of The Tanner Family at Missionary Acres – Part 2: Afternoons

Last month, we shared a peek into our life here at Missionary Acres. But, that post started running long, so we decided…

October 10, 2021 Read on the blog →
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A Day in the Life of The Tanner Family at Missionary Acres – Part 1: Mornings

While we were on deputation, one question frequently came up: What will you be doing at Missionary Acres? To help answer that…

September 14, 2021 Read on the blog →
Deputation

A Winter Trip to Missionary Acres

Back in December of 2016, Bryan made his first trip to Missionary Acres. When he got on the plane in Spokane, it…

March 7, 2021 Read on the blog →