The ISBELL Family

It has often been said, "The family that prays together, stays together". The Isbells love to pray together and they like to insert other verbs into that old saying too, such as... "plays" or "travels" or "ministers" or especially "cares for orphans". Allen and Michele Isbell's passion for orphan care has been passed on to their children and together they form a team, a force, battling the orphan crisis hand in hand. Their passion and efforts became official in 2010 when they formed Manifold Mercies, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization with a mission for positively affecting the lives of orphans and families. Their knowledge and skills were further advanced when they completed their own Ukrainian adoptions in 2011 and again in 2014. 

 

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Allen felt God calling him to ministry at an early age. After serving as a volunteer in his local church for many years, traveling to Mexico as a missionary and owning a successful business, he decided in 2005 to pursue full time ministry. Allen graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in 2008 and began his ministry journey. In 2010, he established Manifold Mercies in an effort to combat the worldwide orphan crisis. His passion is missions and orphan care. Allen also serves his local church as the Director of Helps Ministry.  In his spare time he enjoys fishing, biking, and other outdoor activities.

 

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Michele has worked with children most of her adult life. Day care to at-risk teens; elementary to youth groups; kids just seem to flock to her. And she has homeschooled her own children for the past 12 years. As a teenager Michele dreamed of one day being a missionary. She has always loved to help others, especially kids, and see people come to know Jesus. She serves alongside Allen in their ministry efforts, bringing organizational and administrative skills. Michele longs to see orphans adopted into loving families. Her desire is to help families build healthy relationships and give parents the necessary skills to train their kids for life. Michele serves her local church as the Children's Ministry Coordinator. She also enjoys hobby farming.
The Isbell kids are an integral part of Manifold Mercies. They share ideas, responsibilities, and travel to make the operation a success. Along this ministry journey they are learning the importance of caring for others and giving of self. They are growing into amazing young men and women and we can't wait to see what great things God has planned for their lives.

                Brandi                                          Anna                                        Natalie                                         Jessica
               Sasha                                                                  Austin                                                         Hampton