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 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
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 &
How Missionaries Shouldn’t Be Like the Apostle Paul
We (rightly) study the book of Acts and particularly Paul’s missionary journeys to learn the biblical pattern for mission work. However, in most missions contexts, we foreign
How Do I Find a National Partner: Wrong Expectations and Best Practices with Jared and Michelle
Many times, coworkers arrive on the field expecting to be handed an amazing national believer ready to partner in church-planting. In reality, national partners aren’t usuall
Planning for Volunteer Mission Teams Without Losing Your Mind
A part of our job as team leaders on the field is partnering with Stateside (home country) churches, which includes planning for and hosting short term volunteer teams. This requir
