I’m going to start adding our Missionary Monday Live videos here, starting with this one, in which we interview Pastor Brian King of West Windsor, NY. To see previous episodes, you can check out the archives on YouTube.
One of the greatest blessings I have received in recent years is the privilege of working at the Ebenezer church plant. And one of the reasons it is so “insanely great” is that I get to work with these guys – the deacons and pastoral team. As you pray for our ministry, please pray specifically…
No, not some profound ecclesiastical pondering. It’s literally a window on the (our) church. We are putting in the windows and doors in the upstairs apartment at our church building. Here is some of what the process looks like. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.. This means that clicking on these Amazon…
“What are you thinking, coach?” What sports fan has never found himself hollering those words at the TV as they helplessly watch the coach of their favorite team remove the star player from the game? What soccer mom has never screamed those words at the youth-league coach as the best kid (usually her kid) is…
Every year at the Baptist Mid Missions of Brazil’s northeast regional conference we give a report of the previous year’s activities. Here is our report for 2016. Furlough Missions is adventure. And as we boarded an Azul Airlines jet on January 20th, 2016, bound for Orlando, we were ready for a little less adventure. Behind…
Since our arrival in the US we have become accustomed to answering questions about the Summer Olympics in Rio. As we live roughly two thousand miles from Rio de Janeiro, our answers have been limited. We do have colleagues, however, who serve in Rio. The Patefield family – Nathan and Dawn – serve with…
A few more pictures from the Ebenezer construction, showing the work on the ceiling and drywall in the parsonage and temporary sanctuary.
One of the men from the Ebenezer congregation just shared some blessings with me that I want to pass on to you. Ever since the inception of the Ebenezer church plant, this brother has been praying for opportunities to preach the Gospel to his family members. Over the years God has answered, and two nieces…
My first encounter with Tom Willson was in 1989, in a missionary prayer meeting in Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil. I was a skinny 17 year-old kid, and Tom was a veteran missionary. After a devotional and a time of prayer, Tom took me aside and gave me a quick overview of the Juazeiro’s culture…
A mini-collage of the latest pictures sent to us from the Ebenézer construction site. The links below are affiliate links. This means that clicking and making purchases is one way you can help our work. Also, don’t forget to check out our sister site dedicated to all things Brazilian.