After my last trip to Brazil I realized something…Brazil is reached. While I agree that the United States has drifted away from the gospel, God’s word is still proclaimed here. There are opportunities for the hardest hearts to hear the good news. My heart is drawn towards a people that have no opportunity to ever hear the gospel. Where there is no Christmas or Easter. Those that will live and die and never hear the name of Jesus. So, my time here is for training, education, and language acquisition. Serving and leading ministries to prepare for a life with the unreached who are hard to reach, in a different country. The one thing I believe, is not everyone is called to the ministry of a missionary but all are called to either go, pray, and/or send.
Do you know where you'll be heading next? I have been encouraged by your missions journey, seeing how you are following what appears to be a very obvious call. And how you've been able to be sent by your local church there is an important component as well.
My heart aches for the disabled and orphans in Islamic countries that view them as a curse. My hope is to go with the good news that God’s love has made a way for them to be rescued. I plan on a trip to an undisclosed location next year to connect with former Muslims who have been born again by Gods grace here in the states. Pray with me that God will make it clear where he would have my family serve him, no matter how difficult it may be. Thanks brother!
Ultimately, I think this is exactly what I was called to. For me, it looks like a sort of urban monasticism. I've taken a vow of celibacy, and maintain a rule of life, but I work a regular day job, and I carry out my obligations to my church and my community. This looks like attending church and its functions - a bible study group and the seasonal celebrations. But also joining my neighborhood association to work alongside the people I live alongside, and being "a regular" at some of the local community gathering spots, including a tavern and a coffee shop. I meet with people regularly and with intention, but I also go to places where I can meet with people incidentally. Through both, I have frequent and surprising conversations.
Thanks for sharing Liv. Since we don't know each other personally, I enjoyed getting to learn more about how you're living a missional life. Has there been an aspect of "being sent" for you, maybe alongside your local church there? Or has it been more about individually following the call?
After my last trip to Brazil I realized something…Brazil is reached. While I agree that the United States has drifted away from the gospel, God’s word is still proclaimed here. There are opportunities for the hardest hearts to hear the good news. My heart is drawn towards a people that have no opportunity to ever hear the gospel. Where there is no Christmas or Easter. Those that will live and die and never hear the name of Jesus. So, my time here is for training, education, and language acquisition. Serving and leading ministries to prepare for a life with the unreached who are hard to reach, in a different country. The one thing I believe, is not everyone is called to the ministry of a missionary but all are called to either go, pray, and/or send.
Do you know where you'll be heading next? I have been encouraged by your missions journey, seeing how you are following what appears to be a very obvious call. And how you've been able to be sent by your local church there is an important component as well.
My heart aches for the disabled and orphans in Islamic countries that view them as a curse. My hope is to go with the good news that God’s love has made a way for them to be rescued. I plan on a trip to an undisclosed location next year to connect with former Muslims who have been born again by Gods grace here in the states. Pray with me that God will make it clear where he would have my family serve him, no matter how difficult it may be. Thanks brother!
We will certainly be in prayer
Ultimately, I think this is exactly what I was called to. For me, it looks like a sort of urban monasticism. I've taken a vow of celibacy, and maintain a rule of life, but I work a regular day job, and I carry out my obligations to my church and my community. This looks like attending church and its functions - a bible study group and the seasonal celebrations. But also joining my neighborhood association to work alongside the people I live alongside, and being "a regular" at some of the local community gathering spots, including a tavern and a coffee shop. I meet with people regularly and with intention, but I also go to places where I can meet with people incidentally. Through both, I have frequent and surprising conversations.
Thanks for sharing Liv. Since we don't know each other personally, I enjoyed getting to learn more about how you're living a missional life. Has there been an aspect of "being sent" for you, maybe alongside your local church there? Or has it been more about individually following the call?