For over a year now, our sights have been set on the Ahsatdah people. God has opened an amazing number of doors in the past year as we have begun zeroing in on the Ahsatdah project goal—a Bible translation and a representation of the body of Christ among these dear souls.
We began a...
Who are the unreached people groups and how unreached really are they? What are some keys for extending the reach of the Gospel cross-culturally to these peoples?
In August 2021, Church Planters Forum and Retreat hosted a...
Navigating rapids, crossing precarious log bridges, sloshing through knee-deep water, and doggedly trying to keep up with our native guide. These were a few of the physical exercises that kept my body busy on our most recent hike in the jungle. Yet in spite of the physical exertion, I still had...
MJM writes from Colombia—
Oh the joys of language and culture acquisition! What does it mean when someone sends a Whatsapp message and asks, “Hey, could I come and stay with your family for a couple days?” In light of the fact that the last “couple days” visit ended up lasting a...
As we hiked in the jungle to the distant community these words kept coming to my mind:
Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior,
Trying to follow our Savior and Guide.
Shaping our lives by His blessed example,
Happy, how happy, our place by...
In 2016, our newsletter reported on peace talks underway between Colombia's government and the country's largest guerrilla group known as FARC. A peace deal did eventually go through, but how is it really working out?
Especially, what are the implications for God's children and messengers...
On Monday evening of this week Aaron and I had privilege of joining in a Sending Church meeting in snowy southern Virginia. For 3 hours we discussed many principles, challenges and ideas. It was encouraging to see God guiding and providing as this church takes up their mission of sending. Lord...
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh the harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth...
Our brothers in Colombia returned safely from the jungle expedition, rejoicing in God's direction and blessing. God provided the needed wisdom and protection, arranged strategic contacts, and even opened the way for one brother to cross into a neighboring country and pursue additional contacts....
Brothers in Colombia are once again heading toward the jungles. An unexpected invitation came to visit a limited-access people group. However, the area has traditionally been notorious for guerrilla activity, so the travelers may need to adjust their plans along the way. Pray for wisdom,...