How do you view vulnerability? Depending on your cultural perspective, vulnerability may be viewed in a positive light or in a negative fashion. I’m promoting the idea that an appropriate level of vulnerability exists in healthy relationships, generally speaking. Specifically, missionaries benefit from being appropriately vulnerable in key relationships within their uniquely missionary context. Our [...]
February 21, 2012
12 Reasons Why This Conference on Missionary Care May Change The World
Passion for something good is a good thing. Passion for something important is important. Passion for life change is life-changing. If missionaries are out to change the world to the glory of God, so should their senders. The Midwest Conference on Missionary Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted by Minnesota Renewal Center and New Hope Church [...]
February 14, 2012
Brave and Broken: Missionary Vulnerability
The American culture views vulnerability as a bad thing. Being vulnerable may lead to hurt. Or being in a vulnerable position may be an indication of some wrongs in your life. Missionaries make daily decisions regarding their own vulnerability. Imagine on any given day a missionary or church planter relating to a local in the [...]
February 7, 2012
Brave and Broken: Missionary Adjustment to A New Culture, Lifestyle and Worldview
One of the more profound experiences in life is waking up for the first time in a new culture. The sense of adventure combined with a nearly insurmountable amount of fear creates an unbearable tension that can only be broken by opening the door to your new world. Missionaries experience the privilege of cultural adjustment [...]
January 30, 2012
Happy Anniversary FULFILL and a New Theme
In celebration of the one year anniversary of FULFILL, I am changing the look of my blog. It might look a little funky during the transition. Thanks for your patience. To my subscribers and regular readers, thanks for making the first year a successful one. I appreciate you and our shared mission in helping missionaries [...]
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March 2, 2012
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