The Nagelkirks

Annual Review Questions:  Roy and Jennifer Nagelkirk GEM France 2025 

Where are you seeing God at work in your family, and ministry in the past year? 

Our focus over the years has been on evangelism among the Muslim population of France, discipleship of new believers coming from Islam, and encouraging and teaching the French church how to share with Muslims.

       This year there was less direct evangelism among Muslims. I still had a few “coffee table sharing,” going out with the evangelism team, and moments when our MBB friends invited people.

       As to the work of pastoring MBB believers, our group meets every other week on Sunday night for a time of sharing, praying and studying scripture. This is the backbone of ministry to the MBB community.  Many have difficult family lives because of immigration or simply being from Muslim families, and they need this time of encouragement and sharing. 

       The area which takes up the most time right now is that of working with the French church.  After having been asked to step into the position of elder when our church was going through a crisis, I am still quite involved in preaching, teaching, mentoring and pastoring in the church.

       This year we had the privilege of counseling two couples before marriage and being a part of the wedding; of preparing three people for baptism; of mentoring two other men in the church; of preparing several of the preaching series and participating in those series; of leading the evangelism team in its work to train and encourage evangelism.  

        The role of president of the Pastorale has increased my ability to encourage the larger church body in its witness to the Muslim community.   

What were the challenges you faced?

I think the biggest challenge I faced is keeping balance. We have many years of experience and God has blessed us by allowing us to have an impact in many, many lives here. Still, there is a lack of people involved so the pressure to do more is always present. Keeping balance with the demands of family and having a ministry that is “spiritual” and not just active, is the imperative. 

Are there some goals you sense God is prompting you to work toward in both your personal and work life?

I want to be a blessing to the church leaders from among the evangelical in Grenoble. 

       The seminar I taught for the pastors and elders on the changing world of Islam was very well received and people are anxious for the second part that I will teach in February on the practical ways we can impact the Muslim community. 

        Part of my work is praying with fellow leaders. We are seeing God respond to our prayers for unity and mutual encouragement. 

        I want to be an encouragement to our church and the leaders who aren’t as aware of what God is doing in Europe and in the world.  Jennifer and I will be taking one of the couples to a GEM conference in Athens in March where the focus is on encouraging everyone to be an everyday witness.  

What does “rest” or “margin” look like in your life?  

         Being careful not to be too “busy”: Protecting prayer time and intimacy with the Lord and attending to spiritual disciplines like fasting and regular exercise. Jennifer and I have a regular schedule of breaks together. This year we spent time in the U.S. for the graduation of a son, the wedding of a daughter, and then a family reunion.   

Are there any likely changes to your work assignment or location in 2025 that we should be praying with you about? No 

Will you be traveling to the U.S. in 2026 or early 2027?

        We are planning a trip the U.S. this year for July and August. Jennifer will return to France to teach, but I will continue through September to meet with churches and mission committees.   

How is your support situation?

   Monthly gross income needed currently (per your organization). 12,240

    Average monthly gross income received in the calendar year 2024 12,200