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A Simple House missionaries live radically Christian lives in poverty and service to those in need.

07/21/2026

One of our friends is having a baby at the beginning of August! Elizabeth has created a baby registry if any of you would like to contribute. Momma is being surprised boy or girl 🥰🍼
https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/elizabeth-nanney-august-2026-kansascity/V8343I61SOAX

01/02/2026

B E N O T A F R A I D

Premiering at .

We’re not looking for the talented. We’re not looking for the polished.

We are looking for those that Jesus dared.

Become a missionary with A Simple House. Visit asimplehouse.org to learn more.

09/11/2025

Training float trip circa August 1995, I mean 2025. These quality pics were taken on our new flip phones this year.
Flip phones are one of our initiatives to help missionaries detach from distractions during their time at Simple House and go deeper.

09/03/2025

Training 2025! Welcome new missionaries!
Sorry if I made you stand in poison ivy to get these photos.
It was not an intentional hazing ritual I promise...just plain ol' oblivion. 🫣
Check out our website to learn about our current missionaries:
https://www.asimplehouse.org/meet-our-missionaries.html

05/15/2025

Highlights from our DC Easter Sunday included: cooking out, egg hunt, games, and a failed peeps s'mores attempt.
I guess Zach needs a refresher...
"First you take the graham, you stick the chocolate on the graham. Then you roast the 'mallow. When the 'mallows flaming... you stick it on the chocolate. Then cover with the other end. Then you scarf." ⚾️🍫🐣

05/08/2025

Throwing it back to Holy Thursday, we were grateful to host a Seder meal at the DC house this year. Aside from Elizabeth it was everyone's first time partaking!

04/29/2025

Happy Easter, everyone!
In KC we were blessed to take friends to Mass and host a big chaotic brunch afterwards on Easter Sunday (hence the lack of photos 😉). The brunch was a fun mixer of friends including two friends* we were able to connect this year who speak French.

Throughout the years it is amazing and a fun surprise to see the unique talents of different missionaries come to light.
As our French-speaking missionary, Elizabeth has become a great friend and facilitator to many who we wouldn't have as close a relationship otherwise!

*One of these friends we met at Community Table, a gathering of folks hosted by Little Brothers and Sisters at Community of the Lamb. https://communityofthelamb.org/
Another was one we met through a long-time friend at our parish, St. Anthony's. We have since been getting to know them and have been helping give rides to Mass.

03/24/2025

I think this may go down as our most epic book club of all time. We discussed 'Farmer Giles of Ham' by J.R.R. Tolkien this past fall and our friend Jim surprised us all with his full suit of armor!
He brought swords and showed the kids some sword fighting techniques.
We even had homemade "dragon's tail" for dessert -thanks to Faith and Kalani!
*No kids, animals, or even gaga ball pits were harmed during this book club.

03/12/2025

A Bold Ask | The Simpleton Podcast

Clark shares how A Simple House gives more freedom than other ministries with a story. See the full episode for more!

🎬 Episode: "Prudence: the Secret Sauce of Good Mission Work | Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura Hehman"

02/27/2025

After retreat every year we have a “super feast” in KC to reunite with past missionaries and friends of Simple House. This year was extra special because we celebrated Kalani’s farewell as she has decided to move back home closer to her family. The cherry on top of the celebration was her family surprised her at the party traveling from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida!!! 🚗✈️

Please keep Kalani in your prayers as she will be working with folks struggling with substance abuse as her new job.

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PO Box 70272
Washington D.C., DC
20024

Website

http://www.ASimpleHouse.org/

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