Living and serving two years in Ivory Coast taught me so much about God, myself, other cultures, and life on mission. I just want to express my thanks to Him for the blessings. … More Thanksgiving: Ivory Coast
What you choose to take overseas inevitably looks a lot different from what you bring back. Listening and asking questions will help you find a balance as you go. … More Packing Up
Being available to connect others is a great way God allows us to be part of the process in another’s life and spiritual journey. We can find great joy, even when it means we step back so they can step forward. … More Jars of clay, willing vessels
Investing in others not only prepares them for ministry but allows us to leave the work in their hands when it’s time for us to move on. Are you working yourself out of a job or holding on? … More Multiplication
Doors don’t close in ministry without another door opening. It might not look the same, but it will be just as full of blessings as we walk through it in obedient expectation. What’s an unexpected place God’s taken you where you’ve found him at work? … More One Door Closed, Another Door Opened
Awareness of the power of emotions keeps us from growing bitter when doors close in life and ministry. … More It’s Not Fair!
Change is hard, even when God is clearly closing a door to service. Leaving behind empowered and blessed group to carry on the work is a great boost to our own ability to leave with grace and peace. … More Finishing the Race
Is there service after loss? Can we not just press on? Some say yes, but God allows for grief. … More Returning to Serve After Loss
Just as in nature, there are natural seasons in ministry. With each change, doors will close but others open. … More Seasons in Service
Sometimes leaving a place isn’t about pain but about peace, and that peace comes from God to let you know it’s time to go. … More When You Know It’s Time to Go