Ofa (which means ‘love’ in Tongan) is an older widow living by herself in Nuku’alofa. She lives in a small shack on land that belongs to her grandson – because, of course, only Tongan men can own land in Tonga. The shack’s roof and walls leak and you need to watch where you put your [...]
1. Put God first You know this one already, right! 2. Prioritise relationships He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people! That goes for your team mates, as well as the [...]
A blog from Steps Of Justice My time in Cambodia last year was the best experience of my life. There are sooo many different stories I would love to write about that stole my heart, but out of all of the many wonderful experiences there, this one has to be one of the most memorable. [...]
There has been a few people around lately talking about burn out and tiredness in ministry. On one hand, taking self care to the extreme is as bad as not having any care of ones self at all, but I do think there is a middle line. It’s always sad to see people in ministry [...]
A great article written by a missionary living in Turkey. Photo (Chris D.) There are more fully supported pastors in Christchurch, a city of 350,000, than there are pastors and foreign “workers” among Turkey’s 78 million. Are Paul’s Methods Ours? Has The Western Church Has Missed The Bus?? Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, [...]
What would you say to someone thinking of doing a Mission Adventure outreach?
“Every youth needs to do a Mission Adventure. It opens your eyes, softens your heart, and allows you to experience God’s amazing love.”
Rob, Youth Leader