"What would it look like for us to make meaningful and long-term commitments to relationship in Africa that would—God willing— result in life transformation?" A few years ago, we set out out to answer that question. Quickly we learned that God was going to lead us through relationships and connections that he brought forward.
Read MoreThe country of Malawi is not one that crosses headlines often in the United States. Nor is it one that typically arises in conversation. In fact, when it does, it’s often alongside statistics citing low levels of development, high levels of corruption, or the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. And while I certainly won’t deny the existence of these things, with great enthusiasm I can say that is not the entire story of Malawi.
Read MoreWhen you take a mission trip to Africa, one of the first lessons you learn is flexibility. You learn to expect people to operate on “African time,” you learn that things may not go as planned, and you learn to adapt.
Read MoreEver since my first trip to Ethiopia in 2010, a piece of my heart resides there. I can't fully explain it, but once you go, it changes you. I am so thankful that God has expanded my view of the world through this beautiful country and its people.
Read MoreJust as God is infinite and has an endless capacity for revealing Himself in and through this world and beyond, there are numerous ways in which we can experience Him and worship Him from within His creation.
Read MoreThis summer, I found myself in an impromptu meeting with a woman named Ayneabeba. (Don’t worry, we call her Ayni for short. Think “I-knee.”) She is the director of the ministry site Summit partners with through Children’s HopeChest. This ministry site, or CarePoint, is located in the urban capital of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, home to 3.4 million people.
Read MoreI’m continually in awe when individuals at the Waterford campus move in obedience toward something God is calling them to! This happens a lot and one of the ones that sticks out happened a few months ago during the How Love Works series.
Read MoreMoving into a new neighborhood is an interesting thing. Step one: unload the truck. Step two: find the place where the boxes you may never unload go. Step three: cut the grass so the neighbors don’t think we don’t care about the place. Step four: meet the neighbors.
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