Jim from Pittsburgh and Sara from St. Louis met while attending New City Fellowship of St. Louis (NCF) and were married in 1995. May 1996 Jim finished his Masters of Divinity from Covenant Seminary. He came on staff full time at NCF as Director of Music. Sara came on staff at NCF to coordinate the Food Pantry and Free Store, which helped give basic needs to single mothers, refugees, and immigrants. November 2001, the Lord called the Ward's to Springton Lake PCA to have Jim become Assistant Pastor of Youth and Families and Minister of Worship.

Jim and Sara believe the Lord has opened the door for them to minister in Peru. Jim longs to preach the gospel, while coming alongside Peruvian pastors and supporting them in their ministry. Sara's passion is to help those in great need; one way is by helping families to provide income for themselves, by developing skills and creating job opportunities. Both Jim and Sara desire to help develop true relationships between U.S. and Peruvian churches.

Caroline 2/28/97, Chloe 5/5/99, Elijah 1/25/02