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Tie a Knot …

April 30, 2025

April is always a busy month here at the BI. It’s a time when one needs to tie a knot at the end of her / his rope and hang on! The last block of classes fly by. Parties and “last” events fill the days on the calendar and the “to do” lists are front […]

Leading the Flock …

March 31, 2025

I just finished reading, “While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”, by Dr. Timothy S. Laniak, and wanted to share some “nuggets” that I gleaned from it. It is a book of reflections on biblical leadership and is based on Bedouin shepherding. The lifestyle and culture of the Bedouin, and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for their […]

Fill Those Trays …

February 28, 2025

Jared and I recently had the opportunity to serve alongside our co-workers, Chad and Esther Huber, in helping at our third “Friends of EBI” event. As always, there is a lot that goes on “behind the scene” so doing this was just a small “piece of the big picture”. This event consists of an evening […]

Focused to Serve …

January 28, 2025

Another spring kick-off … is that possible?? We enjoy a more relaxed schedule during the holiday seasons but it is always good to see our teammates after being apart from each other! Our school and our mission leadership encouraged us to faithfully and consistently pray for each other and to be mindful and purposeful in […]

Tree of Memories …

December 8, 2024

As I wandered through the halls of the BI and saw several beautiful Christmas trees in various locations, I was mindful of our first Christmas tree in Paraguay, in 1979. I was so homesick, that I did not even want to think about Christmas, let alone celebrate it! But, just a few days before that […]

Connect, Catch-Up, Care …

November 23, 2024

Soup’s On … Once a month, during the semester, all staff and intern ladies who “can” come together for lunch – with soup and bread always on the menu! We take this opportunity as a way to connect, catch-up, and care for this community of co-workers. The time together is short due to schedules and […]

Come Away …

October 29, 2024

Once a year, in the fall, the staff ladies at the BI go on a retreat. It is only for one day and one night, and the location is usually not more than 1-2 hours away from the school. This year, I was blessed to share that time with a good friend and former co-worker […]

A Little Bit of Fun …

September 30, 2024

What did ministry look like to us a few weeks ago? Being at the BI is not just about our office responsibilities or academics; it’s about community too! Staff, Interns, and students all take the opportunity to interact with each other and have a little bit of fun at times! Recently, our three families – […]

All Hands On Deck …

August 31, 2024

Our move-in days, registration, orientation, and yes … even the first day of classes … are now in the past. As I think back on it all … I am amazed at how many people were “hands on” and “involved” in these events. In fact, all staff, student leaders, and interns had a part! As […]

Boom – Flop, Flop, Flop …

July 27, 2024

Our hearts sank has we heard “boom, flop, flop, flop”! We were traveling east in MO, on our way to visit Jared’s dad, and were close to our destination. We pulled off the highway and sure enough, it was as Jared thought, the serpentine belt! We limped into Dad Jantz’s country town and after lunch […]