Robin grew up in Crawfordsville , Indiana , nourished by the love of her parents, two younger brothers, and a church that encouraged her in the Christian faith. After high school, she traveled with her youth group to Honduras , where she met for the first time a child living on the streets. Her heart was broken that night as she reflected on the many blessings she was given, though loved the same by God as that child who was cast to the streets. She felt the Lord reminding her, "To whom much is given, much is required." She explored her growing desire to serve among the poor during her college years at Indiana Wesleyan, where she studied nursing. There she was encouraged and challenged by many others who were seeking God's heart. In the fall of 2004, she participated on a Servant Team to Galati , Romania .

Joshua grew up in Logansport , Indiana in a Christian home under loving parents and two older sisters and surrounded by amazing friends. He remembers praying to Jesus at a young age, yet it wasn't until late high school that he began to truly commit his life to the risen Christ. He began to read a lot and began to see more of God's heart for the world. After high school he attended Indiana Wesleyan University where he studied Intercultural Studies and Writing. It was there through mentors and books that he began to sense the crucified Christ's call to serve among the poor.

Joshua and Robin were married in July of 2005 and lived in Marion , Indiana, finishing college. Robin began working as a nurse at a local hospital, and Joshua worked at a local retail store. They also enjoyed gardening, reading books and living life with their good friends. In the spring of 2006, they journeyed together to Galati for an internship to discern if this is where God might be leading them. They joined the Word Made Flesh community in October of 2006. They will be moving to Galati in February of 2007 where Joshua will serve as the servant team coordinator and Robin will serve as field staff.