MILES OF MINISTRY Following the Call

A Lifetime of Faith and Service

By: Marvin McKenzie

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Miles of Ministry: Following the Call – A Lifetime of Faith and Service

From dusty storefront churches to trans-Atlantic flights, from the hum of an RV engine on backroads to the pulpit of a thriving seminary, Miles of Ministry: Following the Call is a sweeping story of faith, family, and a life given fully to God’s work.

Nathan Foster Sr. was an architecture student with dreams of designing skyscrapers when God drew up a new plan for his life. Trading his blueprints for a Bible, Nathan Sr. planted humble churches that shaped the heart of his oldest son. Nathan Jr. grew up watching sacrifice lived out day after day—faithfulness through lean seasons, joy in the face of trials, and an unwavering commitment to the gospel.

That heritage ignited a calling.

From the moment Nathan Jr. met Abigail Turner at a rustic Bible camp, he knew she would be his partner for life and ministry. Together, they planted two small churches as newlyweds, scraped by on beans and cornbread, and discovered the sweetness of God’s provision. Their journey led them to Bethany Heights Baptist Seminary, where Nathan earned a PhD in Biblical Counseling—and to a lifetime of service training teachers, leading Vacation Bible Schools, and building people rather than places.

From there, God kept widening their field:
✅ Silver Valley, where they planted another church in hard soil.
✅ The birth of the ANCHOR program, a Scripture-rich curriculum that became a lifeline for addicts and a resource for churches worldwide.
✅ Bethany Heights Baptist Church, where Nathan pastored for sixteen fruitful years—enduring two tornadoes, welcoming his brother Joel as co-pastor, and transforming an abandoned nursing home into seminary dorms.
✅ And finally, a season of fifth-wheel faith, with Nathan and Abigail traveling across the U.S. and flying regularly to Europe and the Philippines, training leaders and encouraging churches.

Now, at fifty, they look back with grateful hearts—and forward with expectation. Their four children are all serving the Lord, their marriage is stronger than ever, and the miles ahead are still filled with purpose.

This isn’t just the fictionalized story of a preacher—it’s a reflection of real-life faith in motion. For anyone who has wondered if God still calls ordinary people to extraordinary work, this book will inspire, encourage, and stir your heart to say, “Here am I, Lord. Send me.”