Robin & Faith Jelle
In 1991, God led Robin, Faith, and their three children to Hardrock, Arizona, to begin full-time ministry among the Navajo people. In 2006, they were granted a mission lease by the Navajo Nation for 1.5 acres of land. After relocating their double-wide trailer to the site, they began hosting Bible studies and youth programs right from their living room.
Over the years, numerous volunteer teams have contributed time, resources, and skills to help develop the property into what is becoming a Christian Fellowship Center. Construction is underway for a bunkhouse, workshop, and Chapel/Fellowship Hall, with future plans including a gym and basketball court. The vision is to provide a space for local outreach as well as short-term mission teams.
Robin uses his skills in construction to serve as a “fix-it-man” for the community and supports local outreach through projects, maintenance, and hands-on ministry. He also mentors young men through activities like hiking, camping, and men’s retreats. One of his goals is to establish a woodworking workshop to teach furniture and cabinet-making to Navajo men.
Faith’s ministry focuses on children and teens. She teaches at church, VBS, camps, retreats, and in their home. At the local Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) boarding school, she leads “Talking Circles” that help children process trauma and learn positive behavior. Faith also develops Bible lessons for VBS and family conferences and is illustrating bilingual children’s books that teach biblical values and life skills. Her heart is to train and equip Navajo youth to serve the Lord.
Over the years, numerous volunteer teams have contributed time, resources, and skills to help develop the property into what is becoming a Christian Fellowship Center. Construction is underway for a bunkhouse, workshop, and Chapel/Fellowship Hall, with future plans including a gym and basketball court. The vision is to provide a space for local outreach as well as short-term mission teams.
Robin uses his skills in construction to serve as a “fix-it-man” for the community and supports local outreach through projects, maintenance, and hands-on ministry. He also mentors young men through activities like hiking, camping, and men’s retreats. One of his goals is to establish a woodworking workshop to teach furniture and cabinet-making to Navajo men.
Faith’s ministry focuses on children and teens. She teaches at church, VBS, camps, retreats, and in their home. At the local Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) boarding school, she leads “Talking Circles” that help children process trauma and learn positive behavior. Faith also develops Bible lessons for VBS and family conferences and is illustrating bilingual children’s books that teach biblical values and life skills. Her heart is to train and equip Navajo youth to serve the Lord.