The Family Closet That Transformed Our Laundry Management
When my husband Bryan and I first came across the idea of a family closet—one dedicated space where laundry is…
Bryan & Lisa Tanner & Family · Silva, Missouri
We serve the retired missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers who spent their lives serving everyone else. Come meet our family, and see how you can join the work.
Dear friend, welcome.
We're Bryan and Lisa — and these are our twelve arrows: Jayme, Owen, Jeffrey, Ellie, Sydney, Simon, Brynna, Bryson, Tyler, Ezra, Sally, and Marcus.
Our family serves at Missionary Acres, a retirement village built for missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers near Silva, Missouri. God spent years preparing a family our size for a unique ministry like this, and most days we're still amazed at how He led us here.
Below you can meet the family, learn what Missionary Acres is and why it matters, and read our monthly prayer letters. If you'd like to be part of this ministry — through prayer, through giving, or simply by connecting on socials — we'd love to hear from you.
Bryan & Lisa, and our twelve
Pick whichever path fits what brought you here.
Twelve kids, two parents, one very full house — the people behind the letters.
Our Story → ↳ this wayA retirement village where missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers are cared for after a lifetime of caring for others.
The Ministry → ↳ this wayPrayer, financial partnership, or a letter back — every kind of support matters here.
Support Us →When my husband Bryan and I first came across the idea of a family closet—one dedicated space where laundry is…
As we approach another Christmas season here at Missionary Acres, I’ve been thinking about how our family’s holiday traditions have…
At Missionary Acres, the summer sun brings more than warmth. It brings the energy of teen volunteer groups whose faith…
How You Can Help
First and always — for our travel, our support, and the residents we're here to serve.
Join our support team monthly, quarterly, or with a one-time gift through the Baptist Mid-Missions Foundation. Every gift is tax-deductible.
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