Gearing up for FALL

So fall has begun. At least in the world of school.. even if the calendar still says its summer.

Here I thought I was out of reach from the grips of school schedules, college campuses and students. Alas, that is not the case. I am about to plunge head first into the world of school again. But not as a student! I am so excited to connect with students and engage them in cross-cultural ministry! Not only am I excited to send them out, but I am ready to experience ministry with them. Serve with them, lead them, teach them, and then walk with them when they return home from their service.

Some schools on my list to visit:
Union University, Johnson University, Central Christian College of the Bible, Cincinati Christian University, Carson-Newman University and MTSU!

So much is ahead of me. So many goals. So many plans. So many people I haven't met yet. So many places I haven't gone...And you are connected to all this. Maybe as a friend, a partner, a supporter. No matter what your relation to me and this ministry I am excited to share this journey with you.

Last week I was in Humboldt for a team meeting at our U.S. office. It was refreshing to be with my fellow team even for just a few days. We brainstormed and made plans, but also shared about what we were working on, how God was moving and what we were planning on doing in the following months.

So my fall is getting busy. But I am excited to get this work started. I have set out a goal of 8 trips in the next year! I will need leaders, and of course participants! I am excited about the task before me!!

Before I close I want to share a note from one of our participants from a German trip. They worked at a summer camp with German youth. Loren observed this about her experience working with German Christian youth and the need for discipleship and mission in Europe:

"That's what those teens need- people to come alongside them and equip them to equip others to live a life for Christ. And those churches in Germany need those people to do that."

Its encouraging to hear students talk about the need for Christians to serve in Europe. This is what fuels me: Seeing peoples lives change by the experiences they've had, people they've met and things they've learned while serving overseas. 

Things to keep in mind & in your prayers:
Travel & Safety
Support raising (still need about 70% of my monthly commitment goal to be fully supported)
My interactions with students and potential tripsters!


Blessings and Peace!!