Benefits of Furlough (1 of 6) Introduction
When I left for the mission field in June 2004, I was so excited to be on the field that I had no desire to return back to America. Nearly nine years later, I still love being a missionary and
Be Do Serve Train Videos
This is a series of videos put together by my pastor about our BE – DO – SERVE – TRAIN ministry philosophy. I hope they are a blessing and help to you. Please feel free to ask questions and comment!
The Challenges in Europe (6 of 6) Survey of European Missionaries
Thank you for taking the time to read this series of posts on the challenges in Europe. I would love to hear your thoughts about this topic. I am sure there is much I have missed or failed to explain
Relationship Advice for Single People
Recently, I counseled with a young single person about their relationship with a member of the opposite gender. I tried to give them some principles and opinions that I thought might be helpful to other single people. I recognize that
The Challenges in Europe (5 of 6) Not Training Leaders
One of the biggest problems with mission work in Europe is the same problem missionaries have all over the world: they fail to train leaders. Missionaries spend all their time trying to get converts and do not train leaders. Missionaries
Missionary Spotlight: Jim Roberts – India
One of the great joys of my life is to work with a team of missionaries and pastors for the cause of world evangelism. One such friend is Jim Roberts. Jim, his wife Autumn, and their children Eli and Ally
The Challenges in Europe (4 of 6) Materialism
In contrast to other continents, Europe as a whole is very wealthy. Some of the countries in Europe are the wealthiest in the world, with the European Union being the largest economy in the world with a GDP of $18.5
Ideas for Discipling Young Men
Recently, a friend of mine emailed me asking for ideas about discipling and training young men with a heart for God. I jotted down a few ideas for him that you might find helpful. Here are my thoughts: Be passionate
The Challenges in Europe (3 of 6) Discouragement
Another challenge that is often faced in Europe (and around the world) is discouragement. For some reason, we are extremely concerned about numbers and visible fruit. We usually judge success by how many souls are saved, how many churches are
Trusting Able Men To Help Bear the Burden
Exodus 18:25 And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 26 And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought