The Three Measures
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.” Matthew 13:33
The Kingdom of God is revolutionary and its reach is unlimited. When present in a community, it should not simply transform a part, but should permeate every aspect of that society. We have identified three measures that make up every community: the physical, the social and the spiritual.
Meet the Echols
Our directors, David & Sandy Echols, served in Namibia from 2001-2003 & have been been back in Namibia from 2010 until present.
They have served as church planters in the north of the country, teachers in a primary school for underprivileged/at risk children & most recently, began 3 Measures in 2013. Both of their boys, Reese & Avi, were born and have been raised in Namibia.
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Where we Work
Namibia
Namibia is a beautiful country, diverse with cultures and rich in history. We are blessed to serve here.
3 Measures works primarily in two parts of the country. Our headquarters are in Namibia’s largest township, Katutura, located on the outskirts of the capital city of Windhoek. In addition to our work in Katutura, we are involved in ministry in the far north of the country working among the unreached Ovahimba tribe.
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Columbia, MO
Columbia, Missouri has thousands of refugees from all over the world.
What we do
THRIVE COMMUNITIES
Church Planting/Community Development
Our Thrive communities are the heart of 3 Measures. This is our church planting and where development happens.
We build community on a foundation of evangelism and discipleship, all while…
HOPE CAFE
Good Coffee. Good Friends.
Hope Cafe grew out of our first Thrive community as a tool to provide free internet access to
university students in Katutura. At the same time, the cafe provides a fun and safe place for building community…
YOUNG & PREGNANT
Educate, Encourage, Love, Value
Young and Pregnant is a program designed to come alongside pregnant teenagers in Katutura. Our aim is not only to educate, but also to encourage and love these young mothers-to-be while affirming the…
RESTORATION SEMINARS
Training Rural Pastors Among the Unreached
These week long courses are for rural pastors and Christians in leadership among the unreached Himba tribe. In these seminars we focus on the basics of how to read, understand & apply the Bible.