What happens when a team changes or falls apart before you arrive on the field? Do you question God’s call or see this as a chance to trust? The choice is up to you. … More Did God Really Say: A Crisis of Faith
Why is the process of debriefing important in ministry? What does it include? Here are some of my thoughts on what makes a good debriefing and why it’s important. … More Debriefing as We Go
How do we handle the reality that we’re called to serve the infallible God but through association with fallible churches and organizations? It’s tough but doable, because that’s the way God designed it. … More Working for the Infallible God Through Fallible Organizations
You have a story to tell to the church about what God is doing on the mission field. Here are a few tips from my years of reporting back to the church. … More Telling Your Stories
Having children on the mission field can be both wonderful and stressful, but not only are our lives enriched by their presence but theirs as well. It is possible to thrive even when a time in a country is cut short. … More Children Change Things
Does the change of season effect how you serve? How can we know spring in service even when the days outside and in our minds seem dark and gloomy? … More Springs of Service
Do we take the Bible for granted? How much is the Word of God mingling with our own? God’s Word makes a difference in the lives of Christ followers. … More The Living Word
What do we do with the continued suffering of believers in areas of conflict and disaster? We turn to the Lord and his Word for help. … More How Long, O Lord?
When does bitterness begin to take root? When the soil of our hearts are poisoned by bad attitudes and a lack of thankfulness. … More The Poisoned Soil of Bitterness
We are in a battle as we serve the nations. It’s one that’s waged through fervent prayer and vigilance against deception and coldness of heart. Thankfully, it’s a battle he’s already won. … More We’re Fighting a Battle