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I have read a few  posts over the years on the “downside” of short term teams. Sure there are some things you need to consider when you go on a trip. So I thought why not do a quick list on why short-term teams can be good? Here you go! If the church has a [...]

Last week I was  on the west coast in several churches and networks talking about East Asia to potential partners. We had a great time in several cities there. There are some tremendous opportunities there. Part of the conversation that I led was about the “sending church” as I walked (or sprinted) through Acts.  As [...]

This weekend I have been in Norfolk, Virginia. I had some great conversations with three pastors in this city. I am very much a novice at what I am about to write but want to learn more about this subject. I am intrigued. This area is sometimes called Hampton Roads and then at other times  [...]

Several years ago  I was talking with a couple who had been on the mission field for over 30 years. I asked the couple about what was the one thing that kept them on the field over the years. Her answer was quite profound- She looked at her husband and said “we have never both [...]

Previously I wrote about what to say and how to say if given a chance.  An important key to me is not just a “one time” communication but  having “on-going” communication with the church. As overseas workers we need to find ways to create advocacy with our churches. We cannot afford to be out of [...]

On my last post I noted some examples from scripture about conversations that seemed to have happened between the worker and the church. Telling stories of the work To let the church know how the workers are doing Encouragement to the worker To give encouragement to the church Received them in joy and honor To [...]

Last week I wrote about “How do you report back home?” This week I want to take a quick look at “What do you say once you are there?” David Hesselgrave in Planting Churches Cross-Culturally wrote regardless of how you deliver the message (we will get to that one the next post) we need to [...]