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Africa
- The Youth Conference November 29, 2016
- How Gospel Goats is Impacting Gulu, Uganda April 12, 2017
- Preparing for Uganda May 30, 2017
- Hope Among Turmoil: Mission in Madagascar August 7, 2017
- Mission in Zambia: Top 6 Things to be Thankful for This Year November 30, 2017
- Day Zero: Cape Town’s Water Shortage February 1, 2018
- The Rest of the Story… February 20, 2018
- Love, Hope, Joy: Returning to Madagascar March 7, 2018
- Welcome to the Neighborhood May 9, 2018
- StartHub Africa May 14, 2018
- It is for freedom that Christ has set us free… June 18, 2018
- Adventures in Kampala June 20, 2018
- Anglican Youth Fellowship Band – Mission Trip to Bukedea June 29, 2018
- From every tribe, tongue, and nation… July 3, 2018
- Trusting God August 23, 2018
- A Chapter Ends, A New Begins January 7, 2019
- Goats and the Gospel February 13, 2019
Belize
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter August 2015 September 9, 2015
- As of today – September 29th September 29, 2015
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter September 2015 October 7, 2015
- As of today – October 12th October 12, 2015
- Photo Recap – Harvest Festival October 19, 2015
- As of today – October 26th October 26, 2015
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter October 2015 October 26, 2015
- As of today – November 4th November 4, 2015
- A quick update from Mary Beth in California – November 13th November 14, 2015
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter November 2015 January 6, 2016
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter December 2015 January 6, 2016
- The Wedding Update January 25, 2016
- As of today – February 11th February 11, 2016
- An April Update April 16, 2016
- Sparks April 28, 2016
- Prayer Mail Update April 29, 2016
- The Recital was a Success!! May 10, 2016
- Prayer Mail May 4 May 15, 2016
- Mudge Making a Difference Jan 2016 May 16, 2016
- Mudge Making a Difference Feb 2016 May 16, 2016
- Mudge Making a Difference April 2016 May 16, 2016
- Prayer Mail May 15 May 21, 2016
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter May 2016 May 25, 2016
- Next Steps – Big Steps June 27, 2016
- July Newsletter July 20, 2016
- Almost There August 1, 2016
- The Beginning of a New Adventure August 4, 2016
- And so it begins! August 14, 2016
- August Newsletter August 17, 2016
- Special Prayer Mail August 30, 2016
- Mudge Making a Difference Newsletter June 2016 September 6, 2016
- Routines and Scary Things September 7, 2016
- Newsletter September 19, 2016
- Prayer Mail September 20, 2016
- Last Prayer Mail September 26, 2016
- Building Momentum in the Small Moments October 1, 2016
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries David and Mary Beth Alenskis October 6, 2016
- A Normal-ish Week October 11, 2016
- Busy but still good November 19, 2016
- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! January 1, 2017
- Here’s What We’re Doing in Belize! February 17, 2017
- Two Very Special Visits March 6, 2017
- Meet SAMS-USA: David and Mary Beth Alenskis May 3, 2017
- Ministry Blooms May 17, 2017
- Ministry in the Rain June 8, 2017
- Life in Belize June 14, 2017
- Rain in Belize July 4, 2017
- Summertime in San Ignacio July 18, 2017
- Leaving Belize July 23, 2017
- Back in the States August 1, 2017
- It all begins again! October 12, 2017
- The Middle of the Marathon November 17, 2017
- Heating Up March 9, 2018
- A Trying Time June 13, 2018
- We’re Going to Belize! June 24, 2018
- Summer Months July 24, 2018
- Our Mid-Harvest Update October 30, 2018
- House Hunting in Belize November 14, 2018
- Getting to San Ignacio – The good, the bad, and the ugly. December 15, 2018
- All Good Things December 31, 2018
- Starting the Year Right January 11, 2019
- Surprising Things Vol. 1 January 28, 2019
- Update for February March 11, 2019
- He’s Almost Here! March 20, 2019
- Easter by the Numbers May 3, 2019
Bolivia
- Advent Prayers from the Firestones December 27, 2016
- Messy Church – Bolivian Style May 22, 2018
- He’s got this. December 6, 2018
Brazil
- Ron and Debby McKeon March 18, 2017
- Ron and Debby McKeon March 24, 2017
- Ron and Debby McKeon April 2, 2017
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries Ron and Debby McKeon April 3, 2017
- Thanksgiving for Discipleship November 22, 2017
- Ron & Debby’s Christmas 2017 Greetings from Brazil December 28, 2017
- Leaving for Recife in 5 Weeks! April 18, 2018
- Working at Casa da Esperança: Recife, Brazil! June 6, 2018
- Celebrating Ron & Debby McKeon’s 10-Years of Ministry in Brazil July 31, 2018
- Story # 1 – Celebrating Ron & Debby’s 10-Year Brazil Anniversary August 13, 2018
- Celebration Story # 2: Encouraging Local Community Involvement in Mission August 29, 2018
- 10-Year Celebration Story # 3: Looking Back to See Ahead: The Gift of Presence September 4, 2018
- Impacting Leadership in Brazil and Equipping Future Generations December 2, 2018
Cambodia
- Kings Birthday 2013 May 14, 2013
- Hand Warmers in Cambodia June 6, 2013
- Pirum’s Radio Commercial Voice June 23, 2013
- The weeks that were… July 30, 2013
- The day the Bishop came to town July 30, 2013
- I Love August 28, 2013
- December Newsletter December 4, 2013
- The week that we flooded December 4, 2013
- Big News! March 19, 2014
- The Benton’s Mar-Apr Newsletter October 7, 2016
- Cambodia Anglicans Chart a New Path January 19, 2018
- Serving in Cambodia as a Missionary and a Mother March 12, 2019
Children at Risk
- Children at Risk: Changing Young Lives October 10, 2016
- A Story of Hope January 3, 2018
- Celebrating Ron & Debby McKeon’s 10-Years of Ministry in Brazil July 31, 2018
- Story # 1 – Celebrating Ron & Debby’s 10-Year Brazil Anniversary August 13, 2018
- Celebration Story # 2: Encouraging Local Community Involvement in Mission August 29, 2018
- 10-Year Celebration Story # 3: Looking Back to See Ahead: The Gift of Presence September 4, 2018
- Impacting Leadership in Brazil and Equipping Future Generations December 2, 2018
Chile
- First post October 20, 2006
- The years fly by June 12, 2014
- Worship leaders in the making June 30, 2014
- Some as big as your head July 10, 2014
- A difficult bible passage August 19, 2014
- My first hello from Chile! June 6, 2017
- Adventures June 13, 2017
- So that happened… June 19, 2017
- 10,000 Reasons July 10, 2017
- News and Prayer Update from Russ and Heidi Smith May 1, 2018
- A Change of Events August 8, 2018
- Prayer Needs for Chile February 5, 2019
- Painting A Powerful Point Of Contact February 7, 2019
Dominican Republic
- January 06th, 2014 January 6, 2014
- Convention coziness March 2, 2014
- Reflection March 19, 2014
- May 02nd, 2014 May 2, 2014
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly July 2014 July 15, 2014
- Home Ministry Assignment September 17, 2014
- Christmas Update December 22, 2014
- January Update January 27, 2015
- Kicking off 2015 January 27, 2015
- Community visits April 29, 2015
- August 13th, 2015 August 13, 2015
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly June 2015 September 9, 2015
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly December 2015 January 6, 2016
- Romanos 10:8-13 Meditación para retiro de la Iglesia 13 Marzo 2016 April 4, 2016
- Patience April 14, 2016
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly March 2016 May 16, 2016
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly September 6, 2016
- Helping our neighbor December 3, 2016
- Hurdles December 3, 2016
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionary Cathy Donahoe December 27, 2016
- Cathy Caribbean Quarterly March Update April 10, 2017
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly 10th Anniversary Edition July 5, 2017
- Cathy Caribbean Quarterly August 29, 2017
- Cathy’s Caribbean Quarterly – Dec 2017 December 12, 2017
- Cathy’s Quarterly: Faith Like a Child February 15, 2018
- Cathy’s Quarterly: March 2018 March 15, 2018
- 4 Ways You Can Serve: A Visit From SAMS Missionary Cathy Donahoe September 5, 2018
- Living into God’s Dream for Me: A Poem by SAMS Missionary Cathy Donahoe March 14, 2019
Ecuador
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries Roberto and Cameron Vivanco December 27, 2016
- Morning by morning… January 7, 2017
- Work at Carmen Bajo January 13, 2017
- A little about… January 18, 2017
- Today I am reminded of Psalm 138 January 29, 2017
- Today I am reminded of Psalm 139 January 29, 2017
Egypt
- September 2013 September 28, 2013
- Ethiopian Martyrs April 23, 2015
- Pilgrims and Parables April 16, 2018
- A Wide Door April 25, 2018
- Lighten My Load April 28, 2018
- The Unknown Soldier May 14, 2018
Ethiopia
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2013-08-25 07:47:00 August 25, 2013
- September 2013 September 28, 2013
- September 2013 September 28, 2013
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2013-11-24 01:54:00 November 24, 2013
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-01-09 09:07:00 January 9, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-03-19 05:49:00 March 19, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-04-22 03:16:00 April 22, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-06-11 15:17:00 June 11, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-09-10 02:00:00 September 10, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-11-15 10:10:00 November 15, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2014-12-14 08:05:00 December 14, 2014
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2015-03-06 06:47:00 March 6, 2015
- Ethiopian Martyrs April 23, 2015
- Ethiopian Martyrs April 23, 2015
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2015-07-21 06:57:00 July 21, 2015
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2015-08-28 08:36:00 August 28, 2015
- Prayer Letter: October 2015 November 2, 2015
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2015-11-04 03:07:00 November 4, 2015
- SFATC Report: Annual Area Assembly 2015 November 27, 2015
- Newsletter, November 2015 November 27, 2015
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2015-11-30 03:47:00 November 30, 2015
- Newsletter, December 2015 December 21, 2015
- Newsletter, January 2016 January 20, 2016
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2016-02-10 01:24:00 February 10, 2016
- Newsletter – February 2016 February 17, 2016
- Q&A Johann Vanderbijl Dean of St Frumentius’ Anglican Theological College April 7, 2016
- Prayer Letter, April 2016 April 16, 2016
- Sad Update April 18, 2016
- A Call to Prayer April 23, 2016
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2016-04-27 11:57:00 April 27, 2016
- AN UPDATE: May 2, 2016
- Prayer Letter: May 2016 May 15, 2016
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2016-06-14 04:46:00 June 14, 2016
- Prayer Letter: June 2016 June 24, 2016
- Changing the Atmosphere June 28, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENTS July 27, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENTS: YOHANNES ABRAHAM HARUM July 29, 2016
- Newsletter: July 2016 July 30, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR STUDENTS: Sudan Tut Bithow August 8, 2016
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2016-08-22 07:46:00 August 22, 2016
- Newsletter August 2016 August 28, 2016
- Introducing our new students: Achara Ogut Omot September 10, 2016
- Leaving Gambela… November 15, 2016
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2016-12-08 10:05:00 December 8, 2016
- Walking with Jesus into His future… December 12, 2016
- Holy Expectancy December 17, 2016
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2016-12-17 19:54:00 December 17, 2016
- Sailing together in Jesus’ boat… January 21, 2017
- The challenge to evangelism in mission… January 22, 2017
- As clear as mud…??? January 26, 2017
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2017-02-09 00:43:00 February 9, 2017
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2017-03-27 08:31:00 March 27, 2017
- Bishop Grant and Doctor Wendy 2017-04-13 09:29:00 April 13, 2017
Europe
- Missionary Mom: Stephie Van Wagenen February 20, 2019
Gap Year
- here we go… March 4, 2016
- New Wineskins take two! April 8, 2016
- Sent by SAMS June 6, 2016
- Agape Year Global HQ August 16, 2016
- Advent 2016 Update December 21, 2016
- Of Sinners and Big Steps February 12, 2017
- A Sweating Missionary in the Mud of Life February 16, 2017
- The Twichells and Agape Year March 7, 2017
- Of Disappointment vs Encouragement March 27, 2017
- Using Your Talents April 3, 2017
- On The Road /On The Run April 20, 2017
- Of Weeds, Soil, and Waiting June 5, 2017
- This is really happening August 23, 2017
- Agape Year is 1 Month Old! October 11, 2017
- Video! November 20, 2017
- In Between December 1, 2017
- Back from Thailand February 13, 2018
- Of bomb cyclones, dengue fever, and God’s providence February 26, 2018
- The Gospel Con Carne May 9, 2018
- Now what? May 17, 2018
- Apply for the Agape Year Apprenticeship July 27, 2018
- Why The Anchor? August 29, 2018
- You Know My Name November 9, 2018
- God With Us December 18, 2018
- On obedience and being a rock… February 12, 2019
- A Place of Deep Honesty April 15, 2019
Health
- Prayer Letter: October 2015 November 2, 2015
- SFATC Report: Annual Area Assembly 2015 November 27, 2015
- Newsletter, November 2015 November 27, 2015
- Newsletter, December 2015 December 21, 2015
- Newsletter, January 2016 January 20, 2016
- Newsletter – February 2016 February 17, 2016
- Q&A Johann Vanderbijl Dean of St Frumentius’ Anglican Theological College April 7, 2016
- Prayer Letter, April 2016 April 16, 2016
- Sad Update April 18, 2016
- A Call to Prayer April 23, 2016
- AN UPDATE: May 2, 2016
- Prayer Letter: May 2016 May 15, 2016
- Prayer Letter: June 2016 June 24, 2016
- Changing the Atmosphere June 28, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENTS July 27, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENTS: YOHANNES ABRAHAM HARUM July 29, 2016
- Newsletter: July 2016 July 30, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR STUDENTS: Sudan Tut Bithow August 8, 2016
- Newsletter August 2016 August 28, 2016
- Introducing our new students: Achara Ogut Omot September 10, 2016
- Leaving Gambela… November 15, 2016
- Walking with Jesus into His future… December 12, 2016
- Holy Expectancy December 17, 2016
- Sailing together in Jesus’ boat… January 21, 2017
- The challenge to evangelism in mission… January 22, 2017
- As clear as mud…??? January 26, 2017
- Putting us on the map! January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Angola January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Namibia January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: South Africa January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Lesotho January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Swaziland January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Mozambique January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: St Helena Island January 31, 2017
- No discounts February 2, 2017
- Fifteen Pennies… February 3, 2017
- NEW SAMS-USA WEBSITE! February 9, 2017
- Breathing Under Water February 14, 2017
- Following through…or not… February 20, 2017
- From Growing the Church South Africa… February 23, 2017
- Johann and Louise van der Bijl: serving in southern Africa February 25, 2017
- Easy Peasy! March 3, 2017
- Rock Stars for Jesus March 7, 2017
- We are doing a great work. We can not come down now. March 14, 2017
- On our way…almost… March 14, 2017
- We have booked our tickets! March 14, 2017
- Just in case you missed it! March 15, 2017
- Resting in relationship March 17, 2017
- Has the whole world gone mad? April 6, 2017
- PRAY WITH SOUTH AFRICANS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. April 13, 2017
- Latest News… April 24, 2017
- URGENT PRAYER REQUEST May 11, 2017
- News – May 2017 June 2, 2017
- Report – June 2017 June 13, 2017
- Strangers in the Night June 20, 2017
- Serious Intercession June 22, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 1 June 23, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 2 June 24, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 3 June 25, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day Three June 26, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 4 June 26, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 5 June 27, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 6 June 28, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 7 June 29, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 8 June 30, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 9 July 1, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 10 July 2, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 11 July 3, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 12 July 4, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 13 July 5, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 14 July 6, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 15 July 8, 2017
- St Paul’s Anglican Church: George Diocese July 21, 2017
- Urgent Appeal: The Vanderbijls July 24, 2017
- Sigh no more… July 28, 2017
- If a problem is solvable… July 31, 2017
- Training in the western Cape August 7, 2017
- 17 more disciple-makers… August 14, 2017
- 1975, Jaws, and Kindness… August 19, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day One August 25, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Two. August 25, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Three. August 26, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Four. August 27, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Five. August 28, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Nine September 1, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Ten September 2, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Eleven. September 5, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Twelve. September 5, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Thirteen. September 5, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Fourteen. September 6, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond. Day Fifteen. September 7, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Sixteen. September 10, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Seventeen. September 10, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Eighteen. September 10, 2017
- Newsletter: September 2017 September 16, 2017
- Which way are you facing? September 17, 2017
- Facing Outwards September 18, 2017
- September Update October 5, 2017
- We need a miracle… October 12, 2017
- The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day… October 16, 2017
- Entering Mozambique October 17, 2017
- Because she’s just that kind of girl… October 20, 2017
- Transparency culture… October 22, 2017
- An Encouraging Note… October 23, 2017
- An Angel Named João October 24, 2017
- Mozambique: Day One October 27, 2017
- Mozambique: Day Two October 27, 2017
- Mozambique: Day Three October 28, 2017
- Substitutionary Confession November 14, 2017
- Disciple-making: taking the pressure off our clergy November 20, 2017
- Please wear red tomorrow… November 21, 2017
- Palpable fear… November 22, 2017
- Disciple-Making Training in the George Diocese. December 5, 2017
- End of the Year December 5, 2017
- As clear as… December 6, 2017
- Wishes from afar…. December 23, 2017
- Is anything too hard for the Lord? February 1, 2018
- Resurrecting Cape Town February 7, 2018
- Dire Straits February 13, 2018
- Help doing the “ask”… February 15, 2018
- No tension here… February 19, 2018
- Report on Strategy Training in the Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist, Polokwane: 15, 16,17 February 2018 February 26, 2018
- Report on Foundations Training in the Johannesburg Diocese: 23, 24 February 2018 February 26, 2018
- Resolution and Renovation February 28, 2018
- Synod of Bishops March 2, 2018
- Lessons for Leaders…and Followers March 5, 2018
- Reaching into the Future… March 12, 2018
- Why Are You and I Needed in Missions? March 30, 2018
- How to fund us April 23, 2018
- Prayer for Perspective April 24, 2018
- Love Enough To Tell April 26, 2018
- April Newsletter 2018 May 1, 2018
- Poking Holes in Heavenly Places May 15, 2018
- My body broken… May 25, 2018
- Spiritual armaments… May 27, 2018
- And from Swaziland… May 28, 2018
- Permission to gossip… May 28, 2018
- May Newsletter 2018 May 30, 2018
- Think new, do new… May 31, 2018
- A powerful reminder July 3, 2018
- Gambela and Cairo July 11, 2018
- Sermon preached at St Augustine’s Villiersdorp July 23, 2018
- LEAD Report: December 2017 to July 2018 July 23, 2018
- Resources for Missionaries and Wannabe Missionaries July 24, 2018
- An invitation for South African Church Leaders July 26, 2018
Honduras
- The Church of the Good Shepherd, Santa Maria, Paraiso: Design and Team September 28, 2014
- Progress at Buen Pastor in Santa Maria, El Paraiso October 13, 2014
- More progress on the foundations for the Iglesia del Buen Pastor in Santa Maria, El Paraiso. October 30, 2014
- Unbroken December 22, 2014
- Feliz Navidad from the Campo: Christmas presents for the kids December 25, 2014
- A Christmas Meditation: “No Distance” by Theophane the Monk December 25, 2014
- Letter from the Mission Field (Dec 25, 2014) December 25, 2014
- Normal, everyday extraordinary kids February 10, 2015
- This moment February 21, 2015
- A Flea March 4, 2015
- Alleluia! April 3, 2015
- Metrics May 15, 2015
- Booster shot May 23, 2015
- 2 – 1 – 1 July 14, 2015
- Hold fast to dreams July 15, 2015
- Scholarships for kids: Helping Honduran children get an education August 1, 2015
- Retreat Center for Central Honduras: A contemplative place for groups and individuals August 1, 2015
- New School Planned for Siguatepeque: Pro bono design by Inscape Publico August 1, 2015
- Father Roberto Martínez Appointed Dean of Omoa/ Puerto Cortes Deanery August 1, 2015
- Letter from the Mission Field (August 15, 2015) August 1, 2015
- David Grover’s “Faces of Honduras”: Milking a cow. August 13, 2015
- David Grover’s “Faces of Honduras”: A School Girl in San Lorenzo August 13, 2015
- David Grover’s “Faces of Honduras”: School Girl in San Lorenzo 2 August 13, 2015
- David Grover’s “Faces of Honduras”: Horseback riding in the Valley of the Angels August 13, 2015
- David Grover’s “Faces of Honduras”: Tegucigalpa August 13, 2015
- More of David Grover’s “Faces of Honduras” August 14, 2015
- Partnership August 16, 2015
- Loving Honduras August 2015 August 26, 2015
- What is a miracle? September 22, 2015
- Grace notes September 29, 2015
- 90 degrees October 2, 2015
- Loving Honduras September 2015 October 7, 2015
- Being the beatitudes October 15, 2015
- Can’t get enough… October 20, 2015
- Loving Honduras October 2015 October 26, 2015
- From the outside in October 27, 2015
- What’s the difference? December 23, 2015
- Offering a helping hand: A suprise gift from Paloma December 27, 2015
- A Christmas Meditation See how she loves him. December 27, 2015
- Letter from the Mission Field (Dec 27, 2015) December 27, 2015
- Loving Honduras November 2015 January 6, 2016
- Loving Honduras December 2015 January 6, 2016
- Reflection – 5 years later January 20, 2016
- Splat! February 8, 2016
- Loving Honduras January 2016 March 9, 2016
- Loving Honduras February 2016 March 9, 2016
- Happy Maundy Thursday! March 24, 2016
- Being a lamb April 18, 2016
- The wall April 22, 2016
- Lost at Sea: Salvagers Helping Themselves to Our Roof June 15, 2016
- Evangelism in Honduras June 23, 2016
- Consecration of Buen Pastor (Good Shepherd) Church July 1, 2016
- Letter from the Mission Field (July 1, 2016) July 11, 2016
- How the Most Dangerous Place on Earth Got Safer — New York Times Article Aug 11, 2016 August 15, 2016
- Loving Honduras April 2016 September 6, 2016
- Loving Honduras June 2016 September 6, 2016
- Pórtate bien (Behave yourself!) October 27, 2016
- Loving Honduras November 2016 November 15, 2016
- Follow the sign November 20, 2016
- Loving Honduras December 2016 December 18, 2016
- Mission 2016 December 19, 2016
- Hopeful Waiting December 22, 2016
- Christmas Party at Cerro de Hula December 26, 2016
- He’s here! January 7, 2017
- Ministry of Presence — Honduran Scholarship Recipients 2017 February 9, 2017
- Loving Honduras February 2017 February 28, 2017
- On His Way March 2, 2017
- Soplando vida – Blowing life March 13, 2017
- Somos Misioneros March 24, 2017
- Jesus in this world April 3, 2017
- Be ready April 14, 2017
- Loving Honduras May 2017 June 6, 2017
- Be burdened June 29, 2017
- Something beautiful July 13, 2017
- Keep them in July 18, 2017
- The kingdom of heaven is like… July 25, 2017
- Breaking the cycle. July 29, 2017
- Classes for Angelita: Learning Sign Language August 15, 2017
- A delay is not always bad. August 27, 2017
- Rejoice and dance! September 10, 2017
- Flowing love September 30, 2017
- Ariel’s Miracle October 19, 2017
- Loving Honduras October 2017 October 24, 2017
- Gracias, Papa November 11, 2017
- Album Supports Hope of Jesus Children’s Home December 1, 2017
- Loving Honduras Jan 2018 January 4, 2018
- Joy and wonder January 6, 2018
- Remembering Malcolm Alexander June 4, 2018
- Those Who Have Nothing Share Everything July 5, 2018
- Living ready November 28, 2018
- Helping with a Smile December 3, 2018
- Perfume February 28, 2019
- Stepping Up April 9, 2019
Indonesia
- Colvins in Bandung June 14, 2015
- Final Essays for Bandung July 30, 2015
- Home Ministry Assignment 2016 Schedule January 2, 2016
- Coming to Houston Feb 28 January 9, 2016
- SAMS and New Wineskins April 19, 2016
- Photos from First Two Months in Bandung September 22, 2016
- Greek Goes On in Davao City October 7, 2016
- Photos from November November 30, 2016
- Back in Davao for a Time January 23, 2017
- Made in Indonesia August 8, 2017
- Sightseeing in Singapore August 16, 2017
- “None But Jesus Can Do Helpless Sinners Good.” August 20, 2017
- Farsi in the Far Seas September 3, 2017
- Nobody Leaves Hungry October 24, 2017
- Giving Thanks November 30, 2017
- Opening for Vicar at All Saints Anglican Church Jakarta December 15, 2017
- Q: What Is The Best Way to Celebrate Christ’s Birth? December 29, 2017
- Mission House Ministries March 28, 2018
- A No Naansense Blog! September 4, 2018
Kenya
- Akiba Day October 31, 2013
- The Girl’s House October 31, 2013
- Tackling Tigers November 1, 2013
- GAFCON Conference November 1, 2013
- Corporate Rhythm November 1, 2013
- A Visit from our Mission Director November 1, 2013
- Youth Camp November 30, 2013
- Dramatic Deliverance Story December 21, 2013
- Mission to Rabar December 21, 2013
- KAYO Conference December 21, 2013
- The Chaves Family in Siaya December 21, 2013
- Coming Soon. . . April 28, 2014
- Family Photos April 28, 2014
- Family Shots June 28, 2014
- Occultism, Spirit Possession and Hysteria July 31, 2014
- Sports Day July 31, 2014
- Christ Church Youth Dinner July 31, 2014
- Graduation Day October 24, 2014
- Inspiring Hope Group Launch October 24, 2014
- Our Traditional Wedding Ceremony October 24, 2014
- School Campaign – TextBooks and Supplies for Uyoma August 14, 2015
- Getting around the village August 14, 2015
- Business as Mission – Creating a Cafeteria in Siaya August 14, 2015
- When Justice Cries: Remembering my Sister’s Murder January 26, 2019
- When Justice Cries: January 30, 2019
Latin America
- Thanksgiving for Discipleship November 22, 2017
- God’s divine appointments May 18, 2018
- Celebrating Ron & Debby McKeon’s 10-Years of Ministry in Brazil July 31, 2018
- Story # 1 – Celebrating Ron & Debby’s 10-Year Brazil Anniversary August 13, 2018
- Celebration Story # 2: Encouraging Local Community Involvement in Mission August 29, 2018
- 10-Year Celebration Story # 3: Looking Back to See Ahead: The Gift of Presence September 4, 2018
- Impacting Leadership in Brazil and Equipping Future Generations December 2, 2018
Madagascar
- #Madagascar4Jesus August 15, 2016
- A new baby visit to the midwife August 15, 2016
- 33 conformance in Betoky August 15, 2016
- Confirmed have their picture taken with the Bishop August 15, 2016
- Children August 15, 2016
- Shopping for shoes in the market August 17, 2016
- A beautiful ocean view August 17, 2016
- A helpful blog August 18, 2016
- A helpful blogspot August 18, 2016
- Stirrings of the Holy Spirit August 24, 2016
- Visit to the poorest section of town August 25, 2016
- Mother’s Union September 6, 2016
- Why Madagascar? November 15, 2016
- Getting There November 22, 2016
- The Youth Conference November 29, 2016
- His Call, My Answer: A Journey in Becoming a Missionary. November 30, 2016
- A Lesson in Takkies December 13, 2016
- Hope Among Turmoil: Mission in Madagascar August 7, 2017
- Small Gifts Making a Big Difference August 8, 2017
- The Rest of the Story… February 20, 2018
- Love, Hope, Joy: Returning to Madagascar March 7, 2018
- June News from Jacky Lowe: Women of Madagascar June 12, 2018
New Zealand
- What an Adventure! February 19, 2019
Peru
- Pachacutec, Chancheria and Villa el Salvador October 2, 2012
- Reglamentos discriminatorios January 10, 2013
- God is Good and God is powerful – answered prayer January 26, 2013
- Moving home March 28, 2013
- Ministry continues now based in Vermont – FALL NEWS September 12, 2013
- With SOMA in Honduras – Oct/Nov 2013 November 14, 2013
- New Year 2015 – God is busy – retirement is amazing. January 25, 2015
- Looking back and forward to 2016 January 1, 2016
- January 2016 – Lima and Huancayo, Peru February 6, 2016
- Summer 2016 August 5, 2016
- Christmas reflections and hopes December 21, 2016
- Back to Peru February 7, 2017
- Journeys in Peru: Part 1 February 20, 2017
- Journeys in Peru: Part 2 February 21, 2017
- Journeys in Peru: Part 3 February 24, 2017
- The Bowers in Peru March 21, 2017
- Some lighthearted things to think about May 10, 2017
SAMS Missionaries
- Pachacutec, Chancheria and Villa el Salvador October 2, 2012
- Reglamentos discriminatorios January 10, 2013
- God is Good and God is powerful – answered prayer January 26, 2013
- Moving home March 28, 2013
- Kings Birthday 2013 May 14, 2013
- Hand Warmers in Cambodia June 6, 2013
- Pirum’s Radio Commercial Voice June 23, 2013
- The weeks that were… July 30, 2013
- The day the Bishop came to town July 30, 2013
- I Love August 28, 2013
- Ministry continues now based in Vermont – FALL NEWS September 12, 2013
- With SOMA in Honduras – Oct/Nov 2013 November 14, 2013
- December Newsletter December 4, 2013
- The week that we flooded December 4, 2013
- January 06th, 2014 January 6, 2014
- Convention coziness March 2, 2014
- Big News! March 19, 2014
- May 02nd, 2014 May 2, 2014
- New Year 2015 – God is busy – retirement is amazing. January 25, 2015
- Kicking off 2015 January 27, 2015
- Truck on the Way to the Clinic March 23, 2015
- Community visits April 29, 2015
- Photos from March and April 2015 May 1, 2015
- Radio Show May 24, 2015
- Final Essays for Bandung July 30, 2015
- August 13th, 2015 August 13, 2015
- Looking back and forward to 2016 January 1, 2016
- Home Ministry Assignment 2016 Schedule January 2, 2016
- January 2016 – Lima and Huancayo, Peru February 6, 2016
- here we go… March 4, 2016
- Romanos 10:8-13 Meditación para retiro de la Iglesia 13 Marzo 2016 April 4, 2016
- New Wineskins take two! April 8, 2016
- Patience April 14, 2016
- SAMS and New Wineskins April 19, 2016
- Local is Lekker May 17, 2016
- The Addict in My Church June 2, 2016
- Sent by SAMS June 6, 2016
- Summer 2016 August 5, 2016
- #Madagascar4Jesus August 15, 2016
- Agape Year Global HQ August 16, 2016
- Baby Donut September 1, 2016
- The Benton’s Mar-Apr Newsletter October 7, 2016
- Universities in Turmoil October 27, 2016
- His Call, My Answer: My Journey in Becoming a Missionary November 16, 2016
- Helping our neighbor December 3, 2016
- Hurdles December 3, 2016
- Christmas reflections and hopes December 21, 2016
- Advent 2016 Update December 21, 2016
- Back in Davao for a Time January 23, 2017
- I Am an Immigrant February 2, 2017
- Here we go again! February 3, 2017
- 5 Ways to Celebrate World Mission Sunday February 7, 2017
- Back to Peru February 7, 2017
- Of Sinners and Big Steps February 12, 2017
- Almost time… February 24, 2017
- Finally March 5, 2017
- Another try… March 6, 2017
- Catching up a bit…. March 12, 2017
- On the Chao Phra Ya River March 13, 2017
- What’s for Dinner? March 16, 2017
- What we do March 17, 2017
- Across the Tracks March 19, 2017
- Across the Tracks #2 – Pictures March 19, 2017
- Ghost Houses: May The Spirits Be With You March 26, 2017
- Of Disappointment vs Encouragement March 27, 2017
- A Little of This and That March 29, 2017
- What’s a Wat? March 30, 2017
- Angkor Wat March 30, 2017
- Our Church in Thailand– April 10, 2017
- The Ancient City of Ayutthaya April 11, 2017
- A Walk Through Our Neighborhood–Lat Krabang April 14, 2017
- Downtown Bangkok and Life Along The Tracks April 14, 2017
- L’envoi April 15, 2017
- On The Road /On The Run April 20, 2017
- Some lighthearted things to think about May 10, 2017
- Of Weeds, Soil, and Waiting June 5, 2017
- Mission at Home: Mentoring Millennials June 21, 2017
- Video! November 20, 2017
- In Between December 1, 2017
- Malaita Village Life Part One: Water February 1, 2018
- Back from Thailand February 13, 2018
- God’s divine appointments May 18, 2018
- StartHub Africa – Final Pitch Event May 21, 2018
- Working at Casa da Esperança: Recife, Brazil! June 6, 2018
- Pigs and Beans June 16, 2018
- It is for freedom that Christ has set us free… June 18, 2018
- Adventures in Kampala June 20, 2018
- From every tribe, tongue, and nation… July 3, 2018
- Celebrating Ron & Debby McKeon’s 10-Years of Ministry in Brazil July 31, 2018
- Progress Report August 3, 2018
- Story # 1 – Celebrating Ron & Debby’s 10-Year Brazil Anniversary August 13, 2018
- Celebration Story # 2: Encouraging Local Community Involvement in Mission August 29, 2018
- 10-Year Celebration Story # 3: Looking Back to See Ahead: The Gift of Presence September 4, 2018
- Juan and Maria Marentes Ministry Update October 16, 2018
- 5 Mission-minded Books to Read November 5, 2018
- House Hunting in Belize November 14, 2018
- Impacting Leadership in Brazil and Equipping Future Generations December 2, 2018
- Meet SAMS Missionaries at Urbana18 December 13, 2018
- Getting to San Ignacio – The good, the bad, and the ugly. December 15, 2018
- SAMS Joins AGMP to Reach Young Adults at Mission Conferences December 21, 2018
- Our New Home and Work Photos December 30, 2018
- SAMS 2018 Annual Report January 3, 2019
- Starting the Year Right January 11, 2019
- Surprising Things Vol. 1 January 28, 2019
- February’s news from January. February 8, 2019
- Daily Life February 18, 2019
- Missionary Mom: Stephie Van Wagenen February 20, 2019
- Update for February March 11, 2019
- Funny and Surprising Things: April Volume April 4, 2019
- Easter by the Numbers May 3, 2019
- Living into God’s dream for me May 12, 2019
SAMS-USA
- You, Me, and God: Mentoring and What the Bible Says August 30, 2016
- On the Edge: A Young Girl’s Life Saved September 30, 2016
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries David and Mary Beth Alenskis October 6, 2016
- Children at Risk: Changing Young Lives October 10, 2016
- How to Create Community October 10, 2016
- Working as a Team: Health Education Mission in Uganda November 3, 2016
- Register for the SAMS Short-term Missions Leaders’ Training November 17, 2016
- Support Your Missionaries this Giving Tuesday November 28, 2016
- His Call, My Answer: A Journey in Becoming a Missionary. November 30, 2016
- Rusty and Tammy Firestone: Advent Prayers December 5, 2016
- Striving for Every Girl. Everywhere. Period. December 19, 2016
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries Roberto and Cameron Vivanco December 27, 2016
- Discovering “uncommon grace” at the Uncommon Grounds Cafe January 6, 2017
- 5 Ways to Celebrate World Mission Sunday February 7, 2017
- Welcome to the New SAMS-USA Website: What to Explore February 9, 2017
- A Pichi Pellahuen Christmas Story February 20, 2017
- Meet SAMS-USA March 15, 2017
- Mission on your Doorstep: SAMS Missionary Serves in her Hometown June 4, 2017
- SAMS Family Member Serves in Her Own Community June 11, 2017
- Are You a Sender? June 22, 2017
- Facing a Task Unfinished July 1, 2017
- Thank You! August 10, 2017
- Called to Community October 3, 2017
- Partnering with Trinity School for Ministry: Houston Relief Effort Mission October 11, 2017
- SAMS’ The Messenger Fall/Winter 2017 October 27, 2017
- Healing Hearts in Houston November 6, 2017
- Thanksgiving for Discipleship November 22, 2017
- Thanksgiving and Prayers from Your SAMS Missionaries December 4, 2017
- SAMS Short-term Mission Leaders’ Training December 4, 2017
- When God Calls You December 4, 2017
- World Mission Sunday January 26, 2018
- Loving and Encouraging Your Missionaries February 8, 2018
- The Godly Couple: A True Parable February 12, 2018
- Lent, Fasting, and Praying for Your Missionaries February 14, 2018
- SAMS’ New Prayer Page March 2, 2018
- Send Those Who Go March 9, 2018
- Meet Your New SAMS Missionaries! April 3, 2018
- Launching the Anglican International Student Mission Network April 3, 2018
- Teaching and Reaching Out April 3, 2018
- Different Service, Same Lord April 6, 2018
- So Remember: Friday of Easter Week April 6, 2018
- Why Go with a Sending Organization? April 16, 2018
- Teacher Appreciation Week May 8, 2018
- StartHub Africa May 14, 2018
- Now what? May 17, 2018
- We are engaged in a great work… May 21, 2018
- Remembering Malcolm Alexander June 4, 2018
- Pigs and Beans June 16, 2018
- It is for freedom that Christ has set us free… June 18, 2018
- Adventures in Kampala June 20, 2018
- Anglican Youth Fellowship Band – Mission Trip to Bukedea June 29, 2018
- Anglican International Student Ministry Network (AISMN) Holds Historic 1st Gathering June 29, 2018
- From every tribe, tongue, and nation… July 3, 2018
- Back to School! SAMS’ Calling in Educational Ministry August 15, 2018
- Q&A: Serving Long-term with SAMS August 16, 2018
- 4 Ways You Can Serve: A Visit From SAMS Missionary Cathy Donahoe September 5, 2018
- Allen Gardiner Day: As the Father has sent me, I am sending you! September 6, 2018
- Bridging Cultures: What You Need to Know about Short-term Mission October 2, 2018
- 5 Mission-minded Books to Read November 5, 2018
- 5 Things Young Adults Should Know about Serving as a Missionary November 15, 2018
Short-term Missions
- Arriving to the Solomon Islands August 16, 2017
- Settling In: Ministry in the Solomon Islands September 6, 2017
- Healing Hearts in Houston November 6, 2017
- SAMS Short-term Mission Leaders’ Training December 4, 2017
- Now what? May 17, 2018
- Anglican Youth Fellowship Band – Mission Trip to Bukedea June 29, 2018
- Story # 1 – Celebrating Ron & Debby’s 10-Year Brazil Anniversary August 13, 2018
- Celebration Story # 2: Encouraging Local Community Involvement in Mission August 29, 2018
- 10-Year Celebration Story # 3: Looking Back to See Ahead: The Gift of Presence September 4, 2018
Solomon Islands
- Introducing Myself: Dean Baldwin March 1, 2017
- Moving Forward June 16, 2017
- One Month Until Departure! June 28, 2017
- What will you be doing? August 15, 2017
- Arriving to the Solomon Islands August 16, 2017
- Settling In: Ministry in the Solomon Islands September 6, 2017
- Pulpit Supply September 26, 2017
- Man-Made Islands October 4, 2017
- The Chapel of the Martyrs of Melanesia October 12, 2017
- Malaita Village Life Part One: Water February 1, 2018
- Malaita Village Life Part Two: Sources of Food February 14, 2018
- What I did… May 14, 2018
- Now what? May 17, 2018
- Six Ways to Support Your Missionary July 25, 2018
- Growing Up in the Solomons: Part I October 22, 2018
- Growing Up in the Solomons: Part 2 December 3, 2018
South Africa
- Prayer Letter: October 2015 November 2, 2015
- SFATC Report: Annual Area Assembly 2015 November 27, 2015
- Newsletter, November 2015 November 27, 2015
- Newsletter, December 2015 December 21, 2015
- Newsletter, January 2016 January 20, 2016
- Newsletter – February 2016 February 17, 2016
- Joey’s Prayer March 24, 2016
- Q&A Johann Vanderbijl Dean of St Frumentius’ Anglican Theological College April 7, 2016
- Returning Home April 14, 2016
- Prayer Letter, April 2016 April 16, 2016
- Sad Update April 18, 2016
- A Call to Prayer April 23, 2016
- AN UPDATE: May 2, 2016
- Prayer Letter: May 2016 May 15, 2016
- Local is Lekker May 17, 2016
- The Addict in My Church June 2, 2016
- Prayer Letter: June 2016 June 24, 2016
- Changing the Atmosphere June 28, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENTS July 27, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENTS: YOHANNES ABRAHAM HARUM July 29, 2016
- Newsletter: July 2016 July 30, 2016
- INTRODUCING OUR STUDENTS: Sudan Tut Bithow August 8, 2016
- #Madagascar4Jesus August 15, 2016
- Stirrings of the Holy Spirit August 24, 2016
- Newsletter August 2016 August 28, 2016
- Introducing our new students: Achara Ogut Omot September 10, 2016
- Universities in Turmoil October 27, 2016
- Anglicans Ablaze 2016 November 7, 2016
- Leaving Gambela… November 15, 2016
- Why Madagascar? November 15, 2016
- Getting There November 22, 2016
- The Youth Conference November 29, 2016
- Walking with Jesus into His future… December 12, 2016
- A Lesson in Takkies December 13, 2016
- Holy Expectancy December 17, 2016
- New Year January 19, 2017
- Sailing together in Jesus’ boat… January 21, 2017
- The challenge to evangelism in mission… January 22, 2017
- As clear as mud…??? January 26, 2017
- Rain January 27, 2017
- Putting us on the map! January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Angola January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Namibia January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: South Africa January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Lesotho January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Swaziland January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: Mozambique January 31, 2017
- Operation World Country Facts: St Helena Island January 31, 2017
- I Am an Immigrant February 2, 2017
- No discounts February 2, 2017
- Fifteen Pennies… February 3, 2017
- NEW SAMS-USA WEBSITE! February 9, 2017
- Breathing Under Water February 14, 2017
- Following through…or not… February 20, 2017
- From Growing the Church South Africa… February 23, 2017
- Johann and Louise van der Bijl: serving in southern Africa February 25, 2017
- I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me February 28, 2017
- Easy Peasy! March 3, 2017
- Rock Stars for Jesus March 7, 2017
- We are doing a great work. We can not come down now. March 14, 2017
- On our way…almost… March 14, 2017
- We have booked our tickets! March 14, 2017
- Just in case you missed it! March 15, 2017
- Resting in relationship March 17, 2017
- Has the whole world gone mad? April 6, 2017
- The Skinny on JZ April 12, 2017
- PRAY WITH SOUTH AFRICANS FOR SOUTH AFRICA. April 13, 2017
- Latest News… April 24, 2017
- URGENT PRAYER REQUEST May 11, 2017
- News – May 2017 June 2, 2017
- Kelly June 6, 2017
- Report – June 2017 June 13, 2017
- Strangers in the Night June 20, 2017
- Serious Intercession June 22, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 1 June 23, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 2 June 24, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 3 June 25, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day Three June 26, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 4 June 26, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 5 June 27, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 6 June 28, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 7 June 29, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 8 June 30, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 9 July 1, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 10 July 2, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 11 July 3, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 12 July 4, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 13 July 5, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 14 July 6, 2017
- Trip to the Eastern Cape: Day 15 July 8, 2017
- St Paul’s Anglican Church: George Diocese July 21, 2017
- Urgent Appeal: The Vanderbijls July 24, 2017
- Sigh no more… July 28, 2017
- If a problem is solvable… July 31, 2017
- Training in the western Cape August 7, 2017
- 17 more disciple-makers… August 14, 2017
- 1975, Jaws, and Kindness… August 19, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day One August 25, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Two. August 25, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Three. August 26, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Four. August 27, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Five. August 28, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Nine September 1, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Ten September 2, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Eleven. September 5, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Twelve. September 5, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Thirteen. September 5, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Fourteen. September 6, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond. Day Fifteen. September 7, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Sixteen. September 10, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Seventeen. September 10, 2017
- Gauteng, Swaziland, and Beyond! Day Eighteen. September 10, 2017
- Newsletter: September 2017 September 16, 2017
- Which way are you facing? September 17, 2017
- Facing Outwards September 18, 2017
- September Update October 5, 2017
- We need a miracle… October 12, 2017
- The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day… October 16, 2017
- Entering Mozambique October 17, 2017
- Because she’s just that kind of girl… October 20, 2017
- Transparency culture… October 22, 2017
- An Encouraging Note… October 23, 2017
- An Angel Named João October 24, 2017
- Mozambique: Day One October 27, 2017
- Mozambique: Day Two October 27, 2017
- SAMS’ The Messenger Fall/Winter 2017 October 27, 2017
- Mozambique: Day Three October 28, 2017
- Substitutionary Confession November 14, 2017
- Disciple-making: taking the pressure off our clergy November 20, 2017
- Please wear red tomorrow… November 21, 2017
- Palpable fear… November 22, 2017
- Disciple-Making Training in the George Diocese. December 5, 2017
- End of the Year December 5, 2017
- As clear as… December 6, 2017
- Wishes from afar…. December 23, 2017
- Four Funerals and a Wedding January 15, 2018
- Is anything too hard for the Lord? February 1, 2018
- Day Zero: Cape Town’s Water Shortage February 1, 2018
- Resurrecting Cape Town February 7, 2018
- Dire Straits February 13, 2018
- Help doing the “ask”… February 15, 2018
- No tension here… February 19, 2018
- Report on Strategy Training in the Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist, Polokwane: 15, 16,17 February 2018 February 26, 2018
- Report on Foundations Training in the Johannesburg Diocese: 23, 24 February 2018 February 26, 2018
- Resolution and Renovation February 28, 2018
- Synod of Bishops March 2, 2018
- Lessons for Leaders…and Followers March 5, 2018
- Reaching into the Future… March 12, 2018
- Why Are You and I Needed in Missions? March 30, 2018
- How to fund us April 23, 2018
- Prayer for Perspective April 24, 2018
- Love Enough To Tell April 26, 2018
- April Newsletter 2018 May 1, 2018
- Dark Curses May 8, 2018
- Poking Holes in Heavenly Places May 15, 2018
- We are engaged in a great work… May 21, 2018
- My body broken… May 25, 2018
- Spiritual armaments… May 27, 2018
- And from Swaziland… May 28, 2018
- Permission to gossip… May 28, 2018
- May Newsletter 2018 May 30, 2018
- Think new, do new… May 31, 2018
- Namibia Trip Report 2018 June 19, 2018
- A powerful reminder July 3, 2018
- Gambela and Cairo July 11, 2018
- Sermon preached at St Augustine’s Villiersdorp July 23, 2018
- LEAD Report: December 2017 to July 2018 July 23, 2018
- Resources for Missionaries and Wannabe Missionaries July 24, 2018
- An invitation for South African Church Leaders July 26, 2018
- Trusting God August 23, 2018
- August Happenings: Johann and Louise in South Africa September 10, 2018
- A Chapter Ends, A New Begins January 7, 2019
South East Asia
- Kings Birthday 2013 May 14, 2013
- Hand Warmers in Cambodia June 6, 2013
- Pirum’s Radio Commercial Voice June 23, 2013
- The weeks that were… July 30, 2013
- The day the Bishop came to town July 30, 2013
- I Love August 28, 2013
- December Newsletter December 4, 2013
- The week that we flooded December 4, 2013
- Big News! March 19, 2014
- Colvins in Bandung June 14, 2015
- Final Essays for Bandung July 30, 2015
- Home Ministry Assignment 2016 Schedule January 2, 2016
- Coming to Houston Feb 28 January 9, 2016
- SAMS and New Wineskins April 19, 2016
- Photos from First Two Months in Bandung September 22, 2016
- Greek Goes On in Davao City October 7, 2016
- The Benton’s Mar-Apr Newsletter October 7, 2016
- Photos from November November 30, 2016
- Back in Davao for a Time January 23, 2017
- Here we go again! February 3, 2017
- Almost time… February 24, 2017
- Finally March 5, 2017
- Another try… March 6, 2017
- Catching up a bit…. March 12, 2017
- On the Chao Phra Ya River March 13, 2017
- What’s for Dinner? March 16, 2017
- What we do March 17, 2017
- Across the Tracks March 19, 2017
- Across the Tracks #2 – Pictures March 19, 2017
- Ghost Houses: May The Spirits Be With You March 26, 2017
- A Little of This and That March 29, 2017
- What’s a Wat? March 30, 2017
- Angkor Wat March 30, 2017
- Our Church in Thailand– April 10, 2017
- The Ancient City of Ayutthaya April 11, 2017
- A Walk Through Our Neighborhood–Lat Krabang April 14, 2017
- Downtown Bangkok and Life Along The Tracks April 14, 2017
- L’envoi April 15, 2017
- Made in Indonesia August 8, 2017
- Thank You! August 10, 2017
- Sightseeing in Singapore August 16, 2017
- “None But Jesus Can Do Helpless Sinners Good.” August 20, 2017
- Farsi in the Far Seas September 3, 2017
- Nobody Leaves Hungry October 24, 2017
- Giving Thanks November 30, 2017
- Opening for Vicar at All Saints Anglican Church Jakarta December 15, 2017
- Q: What Is The Best Way to Celebrate Christ’s Birth? December 29, 2017
- And None Shall Perish: The Church in SE Asia January 9, 2018
- Cambodia Anglicans Chart a New Path January 19, 2018
- A Ministry of Relationship January 28, 2018
- Mission House Ministries March 28, 2018
- A No Naansense Blog! September 4, 2018
- Serving in Cambodia as a Missionary and a Mother March 12, 2019
Spain
- Meet SAMS-USA: John and Ninfa Dixon January 7, 2017
Tanzania
- Mission Opportunity in Tanzania April 12, 2017
Thailand
- Here we go again! February 3, 2017
- Almost time… February 24, 2017
- Finally March 5, 2017
- Another try… March 6, 2017
- Catching up a bit…. March 12, 2017
- On the Chao Phra Ya River March 13, 2017
- What’s for Dinner? March 16, 2017
- What we do March 17, 2017
- Across the Tracks March 19, 2017
- Across the Tracks #2 – Pictures March 19, 2017
- Ghost Houses: May The Spirits Be With You March 26, 2017
- A Little of This and That March 29, 2017
- What’s a Wat? March 30, 2017
- Angkor Wat March 30, 2017
- Our Church in Thailand– April 10, 2017
- The Ancient City of Ayutthaya April 11, 2017
- A Walk Through Our Neighborhood–Lat Krabang April 14, 2017
- Downtown Bangkok and Life Along The Tracks April 14, 2017
- L’envoi April 15, 2017
- Thank You! August 10, 2017
The Church and Evangelism
- Meet SAMS-USA: Missionaries David and Mary Beth Alenskis October 6, 2016
- Thanksgiving for Discipleship November 22, 2017
- News and Prayer Update from Russ and Heidi Smith May 1, 2018
- Anglican Youth Fellowship Band – Mission Trip to Bukedea June 29, 2018
- August Happenings: Johann and Louise in South Africa September 10, 2018
Uganda
- Thanksgivings September 6, 2008
- Road Trip!!! May 30, 2009
- Update July 9, 2009
- The Lord provides! July 14, 2009
- Funding Status Report September 1, 2009
- Two pieces of furniture sold! October 3, 2009
- An example of the vision of Partnership Services with the Church of Uganda October 24, 2009
- Invitation to speak at St. Bart’s November 11, 2009
- Fruitful visit to St. Bart’s! December 18, 2009
- Redeemer Garage Sale – Huge Success! March 27, 2010
- Status Report March 28, 2010
- Long Time – No Post September 22, 2010
- Uganda – here I come! March 9, 2011
- Updated Departure Date – June 15th April 14, 2011
- UGANDA: T MINUS 6 DAYS June 9, 2011
- Rethinking Blog Format July 17, 2011
- Gee, I don’t feel that “old.” August 6, 2011
- HOMESICK February 12, 2012
- Leavin’ on a jet plane… March 8, 2012
- Northeast Florida area friends! Important event Saturday, April 21st!!! April 18, 2012
- Still trying to listen to a still small voice. January 8, 2013
- UCU VBS January 16, 2013
- Mary’s Blog Dec. 5th February 6, 2013
- Mary’s Blog Dec. 8th February 6, 2013
- Mary’s Blog Dec. 11th February 6, 2013
- Mary’s Blog Bor, Jonglei South Sudan December 27, 2012 February 6, 2013
- Aslan is on the move September 28, 2015
- Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus April 15, 2016
- Whose I Am April 26, 2016
- How to finish collecting your data August 11, 2016
- Art in the Library August 24, 2016
- Things I miss about Uganda September 26, 2016
- On the Edge: A Young Girl’s Life Saved September 30, 2016
- Appreciating UCU November 21, 2016
- Someone paid attention! December 29, 2016
- And now for some fun January 4, 2017
- Group decision making January 11, 2017
- Goin’ to the chapel January 15, 2017
- Humility looks like avocados January 31, 2017
- Power of the (local language) Word February 4, 2017
- Women’s Day gift March 8, 2017
- Share your stories March 21, 2017
- How Gospel Goats is Impacting Gulu, Uganda April 12, 2017
- Happy construction noises April 19, 2017
- Missing Meri April 29, 2017
- From fear to fiery preaching May 29, 2017
- Preparing for Uganda May 30, 2017
- Of drones and faith December 12, 2017
- Confirmation, confirmation December 30, 2017
- Happy new year! January 4, 2018
- Digressions and names February 27, 2018
- End of semester marking March 24, 2018
- When you say “Yes” to God…..Buckle up! March 28, 2018
- In a pickle April 2, 2018
- Making matooke April 11, 2018
- Welcome to the Neighborhood May 9, 2018
- StartHub Africa May 14, 2018
- StartHub Africa – Final Pitch Event May 21, 2018
- Being adopted June 7, 2018
- Pigs and Beans June 16, 2018
- It is for freedom that Christ has set us free… June 18, 2018
- Adventures in Kampala June 20, 2018
- Anglican Youth Fellowship Band – Mission Trip to Bukedea June 29, 2018
- From every tribe, tongue, and nation… July 3, 2018
- The truth about Tucker August 15, 2018
- Pray for Kampala August 20, 2018
- An update on the political situation August 23, 2018
- Supervision surprises February 24, 2019
- Sermon fun February 24, 2019
- Called to Serve at Uganda Christian University February 24, 2019
- Retreat, retreat February 26, 2019
- Grace upon grace March 17, 2019
- Being ssenga April 2, 2019
- Follow-up on the gem of a student May 5, 2019
UGEG
- Things are Falling into Place: Grant Recipient Thanks You March 3, 2017
USA
- here we go… March 4, 2016
- New Wineskins take two! April 8, 2016
- Sent by SAMS June 6, 2016
- Agape Year Global HQ August 16, 2016
- Baby Donut September 1, 2016
- Advent 2016 Update December 21, 2016
- Of Sinners and Big Steps February 12, 2017
- Of Disappointment vs Encouragement March 27, 2017
- On The Road /On The Run April 20, 2017
- Of Weeds, Soil, and Waiting June 5, 2017
- This is really happening August 23, 2017
- Support the Hurricane Relief Effort August 29, 2017
- Agape Year is 1 Month Old! October 11, 2017
- Video! November 20, 2017
- In Between December 1, 2017
- Back from Thailand February 13, 2018
- Of bomb cyclones, dengue fever, and God’s providence February 26, 2018
- SAMS’ New Prayer Page March 2, 2018
- Send Those Who Go March 9, 2018
- Launching the Anglican International Student Mission Network April 3, 2018
- The Gospel Con Carne May 9, 2018
- Apply for the Agape Year Apprenticeship July 27, 2018
- Celebration Story # 2: Encouraging Local Community Involvement in Mission August 29, 2018
- Why The Anchor? August 29, 2018
- 5 Mission-minded Books to Read November 5, 2018
- You Know My Name November 9, 2018
- God With Us December 18, 2018
- SAMS Joins AGMP to Reach Young Adults at Mission Conferences December 21, 2018
- On obedience and being a rock… February 12, 2019
- A Place of Deep Honesty April 15, 2019
Vietnam
- Chapter w August 8, 2018
- My “Sermon” at church August 10, 2018
- nap and Preach time August 14, 2018
- Travel Agrncy Adventure August 18, 2018
- Sorry for the delay August 24, 2018
- Small Blessings August 25, 2018
- The Eagles and the VIPs August 27, 2018
- MYSTERY FOODS August 28, 2018
- WCs I have known and loved (?) August 29, 2018
- CAMBODIA PART I September 6, 2018
- CAMBODIA PART II September 11, 2018
- COCONUT JELLY September 16, 2018
- DRAGON DANCE September 16, 2018
Water
- On the Edge: A Young Girl’s Life Saved September 30, 2016
- Day Zero: Cape Town’s Water Shortage February 1, 2018
Zambia
- Jabulani is a large facility here in Sosh for orphans and… June 3, 2015
- Kids club! June 3, 2015
- That one time we made a volleyball court in block HH June 3, 2015
- Hiking around Tswaing Meteorite Crater June 3, 2015
- Core Team November 6, 2015
- Some days I like being an adult more than others. The good days… December 11, 2015
- Good morning, airport! #BostonLogan December 14, 2015
- Day 1: Explore Reykjavik December 14, 2015
- Day 2: Blue Lagoon Hot Spring ❄️? December 17, 2015
- Day 3: Gullfoss waterfall and Strokkhur Geyser December 17, 2015
- Day 4: Waterfalls, pots of gold, an epic plane crash, and weird… December 19, 2015
- Commuting the city ?#ontheOrangeLine #thosebirds (at CTA… January 26, 2016
- Neither up nor down.? (at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago) January 31, 2016
- Chicago Loving May 30, 2016
- Chicago, this is my love letter July 20, 2016
- I looked at my dad and mouthed over the racket of the engine,… September 2, 2016
- Soccer is life here in Zambia September 15, 2016
- Becoming a child again September 21, 2016
- Times in Soshanguve, South Africa October 2, 2016
- Photo Sesh with Thabo October 2, 2016
- From the Archives: A Sweating Missionary October 10, 2016
- Kazangula is a small town (if it can be called that) on the watery border of Zambia and Botswana. A… October 11, 2016
- These kiddos are the joy of my life in Zambia October 27, 2016
- October Newsletter October 27, 2016
- Livingstone, Zambia November 2, 2016
- From the Archives: A Nugget for the Journey November 15, 2016
- A Nugget for the Journey November 19, 2016
- November Newsletter December 8, 2016
- The Homey Things January 3, 2017
- January Newsletter February 3, 2017
- A Sweating Missionary in the Mud of Life February 16, 2017
- Gap Year Things March 3, 2017
- February Newsletter March 8, 2017
- The Fam Bam comes to Africa April 3, 2017
- Using Your Talents April 3, 2017
- Addy’s Snaggle Tooth April 25, 2017
- Creating Family May 3, 2017
- March & April Newsletter May 10, 2017
- Called to Love May 30, 2017
- 4th of July as an Expat July 4, 2017
- Gap Year Graduation July 7, 2017
- Building Students by Building Couches July 12, 2017
- June & July Newsletter August 6, 2017
- August & September Newsletter October 10, 2017
- SAMS Missionary April Sylvester Seeks Your Partnership October 13, 2017
- I Don’t Deserve This October 19, 2017
- FAQ: Questions I Get Asked a Lot November 4, 2017
- Mission in Zambia: Top 6 Things to be Thankful for This Year November 30, 2017
- When God Calls You December 4, 2017
- Youth Camp Gets Real December 18, 2017
- Youth Camp Photo Gallery December 19, 2017
- 5 Ways to Turn Challenges Into Opportunities December 29, 2017
- 8 Deeper Reasons to Experience Another Culture February 14, 2018
- 3 Tips for Combating Loneliness in a New Place February 28, 2018
- How To Love Your Body May 21, 2018
- A Realization About Giving October 1, 2018
- 5 Things Young Adults Should Know about Serving as a Missionary November 15, 2018

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