The Bible is full of examples of strategic planning, both good (Joseph and Nehemiah) and bad (The Tower of Babel and Jonah). In the business and church worlds we are all about long-term planning. In a reasonable way we are trying to map out a path forward to achieve our goals. I, too, like to[…]
We hope that you had a blessed Easter! After celebrating the most important event in all of human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I am filled with hope from our recent experiences
Russia – What comes to your mind? “For me the name conjured up gray skies, gray buildings, serious faces, oppressed people, heaviness of every kind. The reality of what I discovered there was far from those things. Beautiful scenery, wonderful art, friendly people, new friends. I found committed Christians serving wholeheartedly and making a difference[…]
The Great Fisherman His name is Mwamba. He is a fisherman who lives on Crocodile Island, just off shore in Lake Tanganyika in northern Zambian. Like many fishermen struggling to feed their families, Mwamba had heard the witch doctors teach that to increase their harvest it was permissible to sacrifice a family member so that their dead[…]
Guatemala – Tragedy and Training Dear Friends, As most of you have heard, Guatemala experienced the worst volcanic eruption since 1902 this past Sunday. Thousands have been affected and over 25 lost their lives. Two weeks before this tragic event, Shepherds’ Support led a training conference only 11 miles from the volcano in Antigua for the staff of the[…]
Sixteen months ago I received a phone call from Peru. Not knowing who it was, I inquisitively answered wondering what it might be about. Pastor William Evaristo introduced himself and shared the burden that he had for the health of pastors and their spouses who were struggling deeply in his country. We began to pray! God[…]