Reflections on Our First Term: The Good, The Bad, and the Lessons Learned
We recently had the privilege of returning to our first-term home and city, where we served from 2005-2008, and reconnected with beloved national partners and friends. It brought u
Why Is Evangelism So Hard?
Confession: I have been serving as a missionary leader in South Asia for more than 19 years, and I still have seasons when evangelism feels hard. I have wished for years that I
The Honeymoon’s Over
Author’s Note: My husband and I have been serving in South Asia for almost 20 years. I am sharing an article that I wrote in our very first year on the field – 2006 – as I wa
Why Women Are Crucial on Your Church-Planting Teams
In my 20 years of missions experience, I have read many books and even engaged in my fair share of fiery discussions on the role of women in the home, church, and missions. This ha
How Exactly Is God Working My Suffering for Good?
We know the promise – God works all things for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. But sometimes, this promise can feel trite or misused when
The 5 T’s of a Team Leader: Wrap-up and Building Your Toolbox
Our 5th and final episode in the 5T’s of a Team Leader series! We share the value of having a team “toolbox,” with a clear path and specific method or tool for ea
The 5 T’s of a Team Leader: #5- TRACKING with Jimmy
Join in our last episode on the 5 T’s of a Team Leader. We’ve covered Targets, Training and Tools, Teaming, and now we discuss Tracking with Jimmy. Jimmy overseas resea
The 5 T’s of a Team Leader: #4-TEAMING- with Willie and Emily
Continuing with our series on the 5 “T’s” or stewardships of team leaders, we discuss teaming with missionary leaders Willie and Emily. Willie and Emily have been
The 5 T’s of a Team Leader: #2 & #3: TRAINING and TOOLS with Kenny
Continuing our series on the 5 “T’s,” or 5 stewardships of team leaders, Jesse discusses Training and Tools with missionary leader Kenny B. Listen in as Kenny sha
The 5 T’s of a Team Leader: #1- TARGETS – with Jimmy G.
Every Team Leader needs to steward 5 “T’s:” Targets, Teaming, Tools, Training, and Tracking. Listen in as Jesse and Jimmy discuss the necessity of clear targets &
