We are Darryl (7.23) and Stephanie (9.25) Fast.  Though we live in Japan currently, we have been serving the Lord together around the globe since our wedding day over 30 years ago (6.2).  God has used Darryl’s diligence, and gifts of administration along with Stephanie’s teaching gifts and love of prayer to make us missionaries to the world, with people as our passion.  Our motto is, “Today God will direct us to His divine appointment!”  Each person we encounter, we believe, is an opportunity to share God’s character through our actions. 

We have two grown sons, Stephen and Davin, who live in the Portland area.  We are very excited that in August of 2007 we will have a daughter-in-law and a six year old grandson joining our family, as our eldest son marries a lovely woman named Andrea.

We began Destiny Ministries in the late 80’s.  Through Destiny Ministries we are able to serve the Japanese by providing pastoral encouragement, publishing books that edify the church in their own language, and evangelizing through English classes, weekly study groups, and couples counseling.  Destiny Ministries sends Stephanie throughout the U.S. and Canada to share her story of God’s provision and revelation to a little orphan girl that she was truly the daughter of a king.

Please pray for our family’s health, finances, and relationships, and for wisdom in all we do and say. Also, for the release of the Holy Spirit in Japan and that the Japanese people would trust King Jesus, as ¾ of the population does not believe in any religion.

If you would like to “adopt” this family into your Growth Group’s Living Room Environment, please email Lia,  liagetti@hotmail.com .