Busy but still good
It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote an update, so a new one is definitely overdue. Since it has been so long I can’t update you on everything that has happened here, but I can give you some highlights and some things we’re looking forward to coming up.About…
Register for the SAMS Short-term Missions Leaders’ Training
Date: 2016-11-17 00:00:00
SAMS Short-Term Mission Leaders’ Training February 18-19, 2017
SAMS is holding a winter training in February 2017. This year Herb Bailey of Uncommon Grounds will teach a segment on Cross Cultural Ministry in the United States. Training covers areas of team selection, budget and fundraising, cross-cultural orientation, spiritual development, logistics, de-briefing, how…
His Call, My Answer: My Journey in Becoming a Missionary
“God calls us to mission. We are chosen. How we answer the call is the important part of the equation.” –Jacky Lowe, SAMS Missionary, Madagascar Jacky Lowe went from a short-term missionary Bridger to hearing God's call for long-term service. She was convicted at the...
Loving Honduras November 2016
I didn’t react. It’s a little like evangelizing. When someone’s non-belief is strong, you can’t convince them by arguing with them. You just have to love them. Read more in Jeannie's November 2016 Newsletter.
Why Madagascar?
Salama, bonjour, good day everyone! Many people have been asking for more details about my recent mission trip to Madagascar, so I decided to write a blog series about my experiences. I hope you will enjoy these stories over the weeks to come. Stewart Wicker, President and Mission Director of SAMS – USA, which is … Continue reading Why Madagascar?
Leaving Gambela…
We have now left Gambela…for good. Saying goodbye to the folks we have come to love dearly ranks as one of the most difficult things we have ever done in our lives up to this point…but we knew we simply could not stay any longer. My heart and my head just could not...