Gateway Global
On the Road Again
As I’ve mentioned in the past, travel for my ministry with NAB Gateway has been non-existent for the better part of 2020 and 2021. That all changed in a big way over these past two months.
Continue ReadingNew NAB Partnership in Lebanon
During Triennial 2021, we had the privilege of announcing an exciting new partnership between the NAB and Horizons International. This joint venture will provide sister-church partnerships and short-term mission opportunities in Beirut, Lebanon, through NAB Gateway and Horizons.
Continue ReadingMiracles Out of Nowhere
I suspect that maybe some of you, but probably not all of you, would know the reference that I chose for the title of this newsletter article: ‘Miracles Out of Nowhere.’
Continue Reading2021 – Hoping and Believing
There seemed to be more than just symbolism involved in the past month’s turning the page from 2020 to 2021.
Continue ReadingWhat’s New in November
In addition to my NAB Gateway role, I’ve been asked to provide more leadership among our national partners in this region, and in Hungary and Serbia in particular.
Continue ReadingThe Marginalized and the Majority
As I looked back at what I wrote in my May newsletter, I saw the words ‘What a difference 3 months makes…’, and you know what (?), I feel like I could say the exact same thing again!
Continue ReadingPatience, Perseverance, Wisdom
Looking back on what I wrote in my last newsletter was very much like looking back into another world as I couldn’t help taking stock of how our lives have changed in such a short period of time.
Continue ReadingA Delicate Balance
Balance is a word that I’ve been aware of throughout my almost 30 years in Christian ministry (March 6, 1990, I began my first ministry position as a youth pastor). But I think it’s fair to say that I’ve only really begun to understand it in the past year or so. There’s plenty of roles and responsibilities that have to be balanced, but for me I think it comes down to maintaining the stability of family, ministry (both my work in international missions and my volunteer roles at church) and ‘self-care and identity.’
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