OUR MISSION CONTINUES

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First Love Ministries exists to present and represent Jesus — His love, His hope, and His transforming power — to people and communities around the world. Through global missions, church partnerships, and Spirit‑led ministry, we are committed to strengthening believers, meeting tangible needs, and proclaiming the gospel wherever God opens the door.

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David Austin is a passionate speaker, pastor, missionary, and powerfully anointed worship leader with a desire for speaking life and love into people and their situations. He serves as:

• Senior Pastor of The Ridge Community Church in Pea Ridge, Arkansas

• President of First Love Ministries, a 501c(3) international missions organization

David is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Julie, serve as co‑adventurers in the calling of God — faithfully going wherever He leads.

India — Rescue & Restoration

In Kolkata, First Love Ministries provides:

• Food

• Shelter

• Clothing

• Education

• Daily instruction in the Word of God

Our mission is not only to rescue girls from exploitation, but to restore them — giving each one the opportunity to complete her education and pursue a hopeful future. Since the ministry began, more than 500 girls have been helped, moving from fear to dignity, opportunity, and the love of Jesus.

Peru — Strengthening the Church from Cities to the Amazon

In Tarapoto and surrounding communities, we have witnessed powerful moments of worship, healing, and renewed faith. Our ministry includes:

• Supporting 130+ partner churches

• Helping complete church buildings, such as the congregation in Juan Guerra

• Encouraging pastors and leaders in the river city of Yurimaguas

• Traveling by boat into remote Amazon villages like Parinari to bring supplies and the hope of Christ

From city centers to jungle villages, we are committed to strengthening the local church and meeting practical needs.
 

In Mzuzu, Malawi, we partner with Dr. Blessings and Priscilla Mwakibinga, who faithfully lead a growing ministry founded on the truth that Jesus Christ is the head of the Church.

First Love Ministries has helped provide essential materials for their church building, including:

• Windows

• Plumbing

• Ceiling installation

• Flooring

• Electrical wiring

Together, we are investing in a place where believers can gather, worship, and grow for generations.​

Across the Midwest and throughout the United States, First Love Ministries partners with churches to strengthen congregations and encourage believers. Our team ministers through:

• Preaching

• Teaching

• Conferences

• Special events/services

• Leadership encouragement

Our heart is to help believers return to Jesus as their first love and to see communities transformed by His truth.
 

Our Heartbeat

Wherever God sends us — whether a village accessible only by boat, a church in the Andes, a rescue home in India, or a congregation in the Midwest — our mission remains the same:

To present and represent Jesus with love, compassion, and unwavering faith.