Marriage & Family · As remembered by Ryan Nichols
The Family They Chose to Build →
Ryan remembers a turning point in Don's career, Patti speaking up, and the decision that kept their family at the center of their life.
Mission Team Member
Patti Nichols
Patti Nichols serves alongside Don in mission work in Belize and in their local community — meeting practical needs and sharing the love of Christ.
To her son Ryan, she is also the mother who made church a steady part of childhood. He credits her example with shaping his faith and remembers her speaking up for their family when Don's work threatened to take more time away from home.
Ryan recalls both parents caring for their own aging parents, helping their community, and showing up for their children. His reflections on Patti tell part of her story as a wife and mother, alongside the ministry she and Don share.
Life beyond the mission field
Family, faith, and the memories that matter.
Faith & Ministry · As remembered by Ryan Nichols
The Faith Patti Passed On →
Sunday mornings, youth group, and a mother's steady example: Ryan remembers the faith Patti helped pass from one generation to the next.
Marriage & Family · As remembered by Ryan Nichols
Ministry at Home →
Caring for their parents, helping their community, and showing up for their children are part of the life of service Ryan remembers at home.
Faith & Ministry · As remembered by Don Nichols
The Ordination Question Don Never Forgot →
One question from Don's ordination stayed with him: what would his priorities be in ministry? His answer began with God and his family.
Posts by Patti
Family & Faith
Welcome to Our New Online Home
For years we have shared our mission work face to face, church by church. Now there is one place to follow it all.
By Don & Patti Nichols · July 6, 2026
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