Thinking Back …

August 30, 2025

As Jared and I approached our 50th wedding anniversary in July, we were mindful of all that God has done in us and for us in this journey of marriage. Marriage is hard work but we can truly say that it has been “good”. We have grown spiritually, we have learned to love each other […]

Fire and Ashes …

July 22, 2025

When joining New Tribes Mission, now Ethnos360, (Jared in 1972 and Diana in 1976), and starting our training in Baker, Oregon, Jared and I, often heard of the Rattlesnake Fire in Mendocino National Forest in 1953. Fifteen men died in that fire, fourteen of them were volunteers from the mission’s training facility at Fouts Spring. […]

Summer Knockouts …

June 16, 2025

This summer, like always, is proving to be a fast-paced project race. Lots of projects are in the “works” and the deadline, August 1 or sooner! The dining hall is getting new sound improved ceiling tiles and the walls a fresh coat of paint. The school’s main entry is getting a whole new look as […]

Bittersweet …

May 22, 2025

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. […]

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 […]