Since our vision trip takes us to the region of the world where we have long supported the faithful mission workers of Salaam International, it seemed obvious that I should try to visit our good friends Jen and David. Jen is an English teacher for Jordanians and Syrians and David is involved in...
Above is a picture of my time with Rich Stearns, former President of World Vision, U.S. During our time together, he expressed to Robin, Graig, and me how important it is to work together as we break into new mission territories, exploring more significant ways to partner with Christ who...
I am at my desk, saying goodbye to Pastor Graig as he heads out tomorrow morning for Jordan. Alan Shiffer and I will be flying out Monday morning to arrive Tuesday afternoon in Beirut, Lebanon to rendezvous with Graig and the three others joining us. While I don't know...
Our team consists of 6 travelers. Though three of us are from Lake Grove, the other 3 men live in different cities - a World Vision executive (our team leader, Steve Haas), a Baptist pastor, and the director of a philanthropic foundation.Unable to meet in person for prep meetings, we have been...
What an honor it is for Mark, myself, and Alan Shiffer to represent the congregation as we follow God's lead into a hurting world. What a responsibility, too, to represent the Lord. Thank you, Lake Grove, for your support and prayers, and we thank mission team members LuAnn Yocky and Dave...
Hello Friends! We are heading off to Lebanon at the invitation of World Vision to explore how World vision and our church can respond to the Syrian refugee crisis. This is a “vision team” trip to ask questions, meet people on the ground in refugee camps, meet others...
