Category Archives: Missionary Life

Freedom

The British English definition of “freedom” describes a special privilege or right of access, especially that of full citizenship. A few nights ago, I sat on this porch with other followers of Christ discussing what freedom in Christ means to us. Followers of Jesus are adopted into the family of God, given special privileges andContinue reading “Freedom”

Addresses

I am currently at our Urban ministry center connecting with one of my teammates who works in the urban area and meeting with some of the ministry connections that she has. This AI image of street signs might be confusing, but so are directions, roads, and addresses in The Gambia. Very few roads actually haveContinue reading “Addresses”

Sending Churches

A week ago, I said see you later to a fabulous team from West Cabarrus Church. This is my sending church in Concord, North Carolina, my church family. They are an active and invested partner in my life, this ministry, and the Lord’s work in The Gambia through prayer, support, and encouragement. As part ofContinue reading “Sending Churches”

“Stuff”

This week, a team of 6 wonderful servants from my church in North Carolina gathered with me at our rural ministry center to honor the service of our teammate Joanne by sorting through her belongings and gifting them to her Gambian friends and family. As we sorted almost 30 years worth of Joanne’s stuff, weContinue reading ““Stuff””

California Christmas

Many times over the last several months I have looked around and been surprised at where in the world I am. At the beginning of 2025, my “plan” was to spend the entire year in The Gambia. Instead, I spent my Birthday in London, Spring and Summer in North Carolina, November back in The GambiaContinue reading “California Christmas”

Wrapping Things Up

As I begin to pack and prepare for the long journey across the Atlantic, again, I am trying to wrap things up a bit here in The Gambia. My preference would be to have the work here all wrapped up in a nice pretty package with a bow on top to be opened when IContinue reading “Wrapping Things Up”

Back and Forth

A few weeks ago I was settling into life in California and being back in The Gambia was not in the forefront of my mind. However, God’s plans are always greater than ours and I am grateful to be back here with my Gambian family, celebrating the life of our long standing friend. The funeral,Continue reading “Back and Forth”