An update from theology student and church intern Mickael Maillefaud
Hello, my name is Mickael Maillefaud, I’m 46 years old, and I’ve been married to Lynda for 16 years. After completing the FORMAPRE (Training for Church Leaders) programme with Lynda, the Lord encouraged me to continue my biblical studies. This led me to the Nogent Bible Institute (IBN) in September 2022, benefiting for the first two years from the support of the 2 Timothy 2:2 Foundation for trainees. I graduated in June 2025.
Since September 2025, I’ve been pursuing a research Master’s degree at the Evangelical Theological Faculty of Vaux-sur-Seine, with the aim of a future teaching ministry. At the same time, I’m a pastoral intern with Perspectives, working part-time alongside Nathan Millet at Le Pré-Saint-Gervais Church on the north-east edge of Paris. My wife, Lynda, works in the banking sector and is involved in the church through her participation in the gospel choir and by teaching the Word to the women of the church.
Le Pré is a small church (about 20 adults and 4 children) that desires to be a light in this city and to grow. We’ve been trying for some time now, sadly without success, to find bigger premises to buy. That’s why, since last spring, we’ve been meeting in a private school to have more space and thus better welcome those who visit us. Furthermore, following training provided by Perspectives on reading and studying the Bible, we’ve established small Bible study groups within the church. We’ve also started work on structuring the church with a provisional council because we believe that “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15.22; ESV).
Nathan and I have the joy of accompanying T., a young man, towards his baptism, and I have the privilege of guiding Y., another young man, in his discovery of the Christian faith using Florent Varak’s “Big Story” method. (Florent is a well-known Bible teacher from the Lyon region; he was one of the keynote speakers at the recent Réseau FEF Congress.) I also have the pleasure of teaching the children, along with Naomi Millet and Cécile, an intern from the IBN.
And lastly,starting in September 2026, God willing, I’ll be one of the instructors for the F-ITE training programme at the IBN, dedicated to developing future church leaders.
Here are some prayer requests I’d like to share with you:
For the church in Le Pré:
· That the council will work in unity and authenticity.
· That the Lord will call new people to Himself.
· That Nathan and I will work well together for the glory of the Lord.
· That more families might join the church.
· That T. and Y. will continue to grow in Christ
And on a more personal note:
· That the Lord will help me manage my schedule.
· That He will guide me in my studies.
· That He will assist me in my work with the F-ITE training programme.
· That I might find new financial supporters.
Thank you so much for your prayers!
