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The Long Way ‘Round: May 26

The Long Way ‘Round: May 26

We all know that ‘time flies,’ but this past season really lived up to the old adage! It seems like only weeks have passed since the school year began, yet we find ourselves past graduation once more and thanking God for another year of His faithfulness. Before summer hit, we hit a couple noteworthy ministry […]
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Question #1: Are You Retiring?

Question #1: Are You Retiring?

No, we are not retiring.  How old do you think we are?!  (You don’t have to answer that question.) In the few weeks we have been back in the States, several people have asked if we are retiring.  Somehow people heard that we are going to the retirement home and thought that meant that we […]
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A Busy Start to 2025

A Busy Start to 2025

How are we at the end of the school year?!  What happened to February, March, and April?  Life has us pretty busy and we wanted to take a few minutes to share how things are going here in Papua New Guinea.  We so appreciate your prayers and support that enable us to be a part […]
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Bittersweet …

Bittersweet …

Graduation preparations always bring my emotions to the surface.  As I placed the seals on the diplomas, I was a bit overwhelmed as I thought of these students and their journeys here at the bible school. God has stretched them … in their school community, in their church and social outreach, and in their faith.  […]
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Strategic Swerve

Strategic Swerve

Dear Friends, We have come to a point in our family life where we are facing a big transition. In July of 2025 we will exit Asia Pacific and begin a season of transition for our two graduating seniors. Some of our friends here have referred to this time as a, strategic swerve.” Dina and […]
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New Walls, Same Mission: Our Home Makeover in the Jungle.

New Walls, Same Mission: Our Home Makeover in the Jungle.

Living and serveing in the jungle takes its toll—not just on us, but on our home as well. Over the past year, we’ve been planning, purchasing supplies, flying them in, and gathering friends to come help transform our worn-down home into a more sustainable place to live and serve. We thought you might enjoy seeing […]
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Con“Grad”ulations

Con“Grad”ulations

‘Tis the season for graduations around the world and in the Jordan family.  Not one, not two, but three of our kids graduated this year!  Back in February, back in the Philippines, Jonathan finished his last day as a senior in high school.  Jonathan isn’t one for balloons, streamers, or signs from the end of […]
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May 2025 Update

May 2025 Update

House Repurposing We got back over a week ago from our trip to Papua New Guinea. On top of the normal jet lag we also got sick right after we got home. We are still recovering but we wanted to update you on our trip. We spent a little over a month in the village […]
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I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying

I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying

Supporting Tribal Church Planting in Papua New Guinea “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart” -Ecc. 3:11a As I left last week, I circled the church parking lot one more time, making sure Ty was in the youth van and his suitcase was in the […]
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