At work in Africa

February 21, 2018

I think that in the days before I left home for Africa, I must have said to Julie at least three times, “I like being overseas. It’s the getting there I’m not fond of.” Suffice it to say, that was even more true this time. But I must say, being rerouted onto Emirates was a […]

Bound for Africa

February 15, 2018

This weekend I leave for more than three weeks in Africa. And as I said before, I’ll be taking on a different role on this trip: photography and video. I’ve taken photos and captured video of our organization’s work before. For instance, I gathered the story and photos when I went to Thailand a year […]

Updates on ministry, son

January 25, 2018

Heading back to Africa At the end of February I’ll be going back to Africa. This time, I’ll be in East Africa to bring back stories of God working through an alliance of missionaries and local churches to begin the long process of making disciples among unreached people groups. Please pray for the details to […]

I don’t paint fingernails

January 4, 2018

The cry from down the hall chilled me to the bone. “Bapa, do my nails!” my 4-year-old granddaughter called. I don’t do nails. I had already told her that Bapa – what she’s called me since before she could say Grandpa – doesn’t do makeup. That was when she called me into her room and […]

A new name to reach a changing world: Ethnos360

May 4, 2017

The organization Julie and I serve with has changed its name to Ethnos360 because we’re positioning to reach a changing world. Our founders had a vision for reaching the world: “By unflinching determination we hazard our lives and gamble all for Christ until we have reached the last tribe regardless of where that tribe might be.” (Brown […]

Wrapping up in Thailand

November 22, 2016

As you receive this, I will have wrapped up the last interviews and caught the final photo opportunities before heading back down to the big city. Saturday we took an eight-hour bus ride north from Chiang Mai to the very edge of Thailand in order to spend time with the team among the Prai people. Sunday morning […]

After this election, I’m leaving

November 8, 2016

Wednesday I’m headed to Thailand for some meetings and to gather photos and stories of God at work. And yes, regardless of the outcome of today’s election, I’m coming back just after Thanksgiving. For the first few days I’ll be in Chiang Mai, getting photos in an urban setting for possible use in illustrating the […]

A story like yours and mine

October 11, 2016

It’s a story no one’s lining up to hear. But it needs to be told. An authentic story, a story people will identify with, and a story that can inspire people to get involved. And I’m inviting you to partner with me to tell it. It’s a story of years and year of painstaking, anguished […]

Hurricane’s coming. You ready?

October 6, 2016

It’s very calm outside right now. The light breeze and pleasantly warm weather make it seem this could be another day in Paradise. But from what I hear, it won’t be. We’ll see what the 7 a.m. update says, but as of 11 last night, Matthew was expected to be a Category 4 hurricane tonight […]

Strategy gives us opportunities to succeed

September 29, 2016

After nearly 20 years of service, I am no longer an editor and writer for New Tribes Mission. No, I didn’t get fired. Really. Yesterday made it official: I am now a strategist. “What’s that mean?” you may ask. “Do you sit around drinking coffee, smiling and thinking all day?” No, I wrote, smiling as […]