# Doulos Global Ministries > Live Like a Sent One ## Posts - [Supranational Sent One](https://doulosglobal.org/supranational-sent-one/): “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.” Acts 11:19-21 Acts 11, …the continuing story of the gospel on the move from Jerusalem to the world. In the previous chapter (10) the good news broke through to the gentiles […] - [Sent Without Prejudice](https://doulosglobal.org/sent-without-prejudice/): There is absolutely no one who is beyond the reach of God’s grace; not one lost sheep that cannot be found. There are no lost causes to God. This is an essential truth for us to understand as we seek to live like a Sent One.     The testimony of Nicky Cruz greatly influenced my coming to Christ. Nicky was the leader of one of the most feared gangs in New York City known for his cruelty and violence. A young preacher named David Wilkerson was sent to witness to Nicky despite initial rejection and threats to his life. Nicky […] - [Sent Without Limits](https://doulosglobal.org/sent-without-limits/): The life of a Sent One is characterized by motion: movement towards a predetermined target. No one ever sends themselves. We are sent on behalf of another to do their will and pleasure.  That “Another” in the life of a disciple is Jesus. He determines the target. He is the Sender – we are the Sent Ones. My desire as a Sent One is to always be prepared and in position to instantly obey Jesus. No excuses. And I want to help others position themselves to be sent anytime, anywhere. No limits. Being in position and prepared means having no […] - [Finding Favor - How to be a Gracious Host(ess) and a Welcomed Guest](https://doulosglobal.org/finding-favor-how-to-be-a-gracious-hostess-and-a-welcomed-guest/): Finding Favor – How to be a Gracious Host(ess) and a Welcomed Guest In nearly 47 years of ministry worldwide, Gail and I have found amazing favor wherever we have gone. I cannot remember a time or place we have ever been turned away or not been asked to return. This is certainly a result of God’s favor. It has opened many doors for relationships and ministry that continue to this day. Favor is a biblical word which is often translated “grace” (GK=charis). We typically define grace as the unmerited favor of God: we haven’t done anything to deserve it, […] - [Perfect Stranger](https://doulosglobal.org/perfect-stranger/): “All great literature is one of two stories; a man goes on a journey or a stranger comesto town.” Leo Tolstoy “Will the flight attendants please prepare the cabin for arrival.” I have heard thisannouncement hundreds of times over 45 years. It typically signals I am about to enteranother foreign port of debarkation. It is an admonition to brace for the next crosscultural experience; a reminder, I am a visitor, a guest, a stranger in a stranger land.Such is the life of a Sent One. The Bible has much to say about strangers. It tells us how to treat one […] - [The Company of Faith](https://doulosglobal.org/the-company-of-faith/): Last year Gail and I went through an unexpected challenge which the Lord miraculously brought us through. In July, Gail was admitted into the hospital after several days of pain in her abdomen. CT scans revealed an obstruction in her colon which led quickly to a rupture and sepsis. She was rushed into emergency surgery. I remember vividly the surgeon sitting with me after surgery telling me my wife had a 50/50 chance of survival. His advice to me: “Keep your fingers crossed.” Praise God, I did not fall apart emotionally when I heard those words, neither was I afraid. […] - [Time to Multiply](https://doulosglobal.org/time-to-multiply/): The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to reflect, evaluate and realign life to the things God is speaking to your heart. It is a time to relaunch with renewed passion towards the destination He is leading you. For this purpose, I set aside the first few days of each year to wait on the Lord in prayer, listen and record what He says. For 2025, the word of the Lord to my heart is Multiplication: Time to Multiply. Multiplication is a very significant word from a biblical standpoint. We find it used in the very first […] - [The Rhythm of a Sent One](https://doulosglobal.org/the-rhythm-of-a-sent-one/): “And [Jesus] went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and to cast out demons”  Mk.3:13-15 I find in this passage a beautiful description of order and rhythm revealed in Jesus’ relationship with the Twelve. It is a pattern for how Jesus works in our life; a priority for living like a Sent One. “Jesus went up on the mountain.” This is significant because Jesus is always lifting […] - [Inspire](https://doulosglobal.org/inspire/): Hebrews 6:9-12   “ But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things thataccompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.    For God is not unjust to forget yourwork and ] labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered tothe saints, and do minister.    And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to thefull assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those whothrough faith and patience inherit the promises.” One of the things I enjoy is watching video clips of great finishes, particularly in the arena ofsports. A […] - [What is Your Promise](https://doulosglobal.org/what-is-your-promise/): Having recently come through two major hurricanes makes a person think about surefoundations. I reflected on what Jesus said about the foundation upon which my houseis built. Here in Florida the earth is sandy. The metaphor Jesus used was about whethera house is built on sand or solid rock. You can believe that Bob and I made our stand –our house is built upon the “Rock” of God’s Word. God’s Word is the firmest foundation and unmovable! The circumstances around usare fickle and constantly changing. As a Believer, we have the assurance of God’sPromises and Provisions on which we rest […] - [The Ministry of "HELPS"](https://doulosglobal.org/the-ministry-of-helps/): “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” John Wesley This quote by Wesley seems like it could have been lifted from the book of Proverbs or one of Jesus’ sermons. John Wesley certainly modeled what he preached leaving a legacy of fruitfulness which has spanned the globe. One of the outstanding characteristics of the Wesleyan movement was it’s attention to order, discipline and accountability. He organized […] - [LAUNCH 2025](https://doulosglobal.org/launch-2025/): LAUNCH 2025 Florida is known as the primary site for space travel from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dozens of rockets are sent on missions each year from the many pads at the launch complex. The launch events are amazing to witness! Next December, 12-14, 2025 Gail and I will sponsor a LAUNCH event ourselves, right here in Florida. This event is for a select group of people: specifically, those who believe the Lord has called them to do ministry long-term in a cross-culture context, and those who are positioned in a local church to help prepare […] - [Emerging Church](https://doulosglobal.org/emerging-church/): If one gives credence to the current research and what pollsters are saying related to faith and church in the USA, it would seem like things are in decline and have been for some time. The facts are, since the Covid Pandemic, church attendance has fallen even further: from 34% to 30%. Pastors I know share their personally experience which mirrors the national trend: the average church member now attends service about twice monthly. Many describe the present condition of our culture as “post-Christian.” This reality would be discouraging if you were only looking through the lens of spiritual life […] - [A Significant Life](https://doulosglobal.org/a-significant-life/): Here I sit in an ordinary hotel room on the other side of the world, far removed from my home and all that is familiar. What is it that brings me here; keeps me here and continually moving forward to the next place; the next person? It is the life of a Sent One; an extraordinary life punctuated by divine appointments God has arranged each day. Today I meet with a brother from Nepal who has planted a church among the Burmese in the city of Bangkok. Tomorrow I rendezvous with a woman; a native of Switzerland, sent from the […] - [Moving On](https://doulosglobal.org/moving-on/): Those who know me understand I am a kinesis junkie. I like to be on the move. And I like mobilizing others in the will of God. God is both a Sender and a Sent One. We identify a move of God by those He is sending. Today, globally, there is a whole lot of sending going on. Never in the course of human history has there been as much migration as exists today. Combined with this phenomenon is God’s people focused on completing the Great Commission. There is a whole lot of moving happening! One of the enemies of […] - [Pray for me](https://doulosglobal.org/pray-for-me/): “Pray for me.” A common catch-phrase among Christians. It is used many times without serious thought or clarity given to what exactly the requesting party is wanting. Prayer is not some empty religious exercise, superstitious rite or magic bullet for any need we may have at the moment. The first thing Jesus taught about prayer is what NOT to do: DON’T be like the religious hypocrites who like to be seen as spiritual when they pray publicly. DON’T be like the heathen who think they will be heard when they use empty phrases or many words. There should be nothing […] - [Stephen – Profile of a Sent One](https://doulosglobal.org/stephen-profile-of-a-sent-one/): Stephen – Profile of a Sent One The biblical account of Stephen gives a wonderful portrait of a Sent One. Stephen did not have the credentials of an Apostle, Prophet or Teacher. He was first a follower of Jesus, appointed as a deacon to wait tables because of his stellar reputation. The word “reputation’ in the Greek language is martureo which means to bear witness; to testify. Stephen was a witness with a testimony. It has been said, “Someone who lives a martyr’s life has already died a thousand deaths.” He was a martyr before he gave his life for […] - [GOIAS, BRAZIL MISSION 2023](https://doulosglobal.org/goias-brazil-mission-2023/): Come join us- CCFI\Doulos Global Mns. – for a short-term mission to Goias, Brazil on August 10-18, 2023. Recent socio\political events in Brazil have created an inflection point in the largest nation of South America. This historic moment is an opportune time to go and lend our support to Pastor Odimar Ferreira and Amigo Intimo Igreja in the city of Goiania. The church was started 25 years ago in Pastor Ferreira’s home. It has grown in number and influence largely because of their passion for God’s Mission. In 2016 Pastor Odimar connected with Apostle Najem and is now a valuable […] - [Zimbabwe Team Report](https://doulosglobal.org/zimbabwe-team-report/): For Bob and I one of the most rewarding things is seeing how people are changed by their first overseas experience on a Mission Team. We love hearing about their experience and wanted to share this one with you. There is nothing that compares to being available to God and living like a “Sent One!” Zimbabwe 2022 Mission Testimony by Fred Block When we are told having a baby is life changing, we don’t fully understand what that “change” is until the baby is born. Likewise, I learned quickly that being on the ground in a 3rd world country, doing […] - [Borrowed Promise](https://doulosglobal.org/borrowed-promise/): This world map hangs on the wall in my home office with pins stuck in every nation we have visited over 40 years. It is a constant reminder of the faithfulness of God and an inspiration that keeps us moving forward to the uttermost part of the earth. When Gail and I were sent on our first mission in 1980, we went with a passion to bless all nations. You remember when God spoke to Abrm in Genesis 12 of how He would bless him and make him a blessing? We took a hold of God’s Promise to “bless all […] - [Reaching The Unreached](https://doulosglobal.org/reaching-the-unreached/): Two years ago I spoke at a Leadership Summit in Eastern Nepal. When I returned home I was contacted by a young pastor who attended the Summit. He wrote, “I am pastor Chet -, leading Alpha Church as senior pastor. We began this church before 12 years and we have more than 500 members. We are located in small town named Lamki, in far west Nepal. Till now i was just willing to establish and run one church. The [Leadership Summit] was very benefiting for me. I am totally inspired to send our youths in new places. As we prayed, […] - [Trip Report Middle East](https://doulosglobal.org/trip-report-middle-east/): For the past week I had the opportunity to represent Doulos Global in a major city of a Middle Eastern nation. Together with a small team of five, we connected with Iranian believers who were reaching Iranians during the New Year celebration (Nowruz). I was humbled to serve next to the brave men and women who are God’s army spreading the gospel. Bibles for the World supplied 5,000 copies of the New Testament in the Farsi language and were passed out as they evangelized their fellow Iranians. (These bibles have a Sim card attached so they could download the scriptures […] - [Lord of the Harvest](https://doulosglobal.org/lord-of-the-harvest/): God reveals Himself to us through His Name(s). We understand Him and relate to Him through each one. There are many. We all began this journey of progressive revelation when Jesus was revealed to us as Savior. To understand Jesus as Savior is to have no doubt you belong to Him because of what He did for you. When we truly understand God as He reveals Himself, then we become partakers and imitators of His nature. For example, when I truly know Him as my Healer (Jehovah Rapha), there is complete confidence to walk in divine health. And so it […] - [ZIMBABWE MISSION 2022](https://doulosglobal.org/zimbabwe-mission-2022/): We welcome you to join Doulos Global Ministries on a short-term mission trip to Zimbabwe in the fall of this year. Our team will assist Eternal Word Ministry in the capital city of Harare with ministry at House of Hope orphanage, schools and home visitations. We also will spend time in rural village Redzo where Doulos Global has helped build a church, a parsonage and dug a well. We will assist with painting, carpentry work, home visits, food distribution, Youth and Women’s ministry. Our host, Apostle Tatenda Gunguwo, has been serving in Zimbabwe for over 40 years. He has been […] - [Finding the Person of Peace](https://doulosglobal.org/finding-the-person-of-peace-2/): Go; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves… Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they give you; for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not keep moving from house to house. Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you; and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom […] - [THE GIFT OF ME](https://doulosglobal.org/the-gift-of-me/): “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 To me, this remains the definitive Christmas scripture verse. It captures the true and full meaning of Christmas. Because God loved us, first, He gave His best, Jesus – “the unspeakable gift.” The true joy of Christmas is in giving. Giving is not reserved for just one day of the year: we should participate in the joy of giving every day. Make “live to give” your life motto and you will never do […] - [God's Prevailing Kingdom by Gail Buse](https://doulosglobal.org/gail-blog-egypt-and-greece/): “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.” Eph 2:19-22 NASU In our recent travels to Egypt and Greece I found myself contemplating their ancient history as told through the Bible’s perspective. Each of […] - [Preaching Repentance](https://doulosglobal.org/preaching-repentance/): “Then [Jesus] said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that REPENTANCE and remission of sins SHOULD BE PREACHED in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luke 24:46,47NKJV Most people would agree the world is going in the wrong direction in so many ways. It is sad the majority either don’t know it or are complicit in the course of events that are taking us down the wrong and destructive path. Some one must sound the alarm and let […] - [Let Us Reproduce](https://doulosglobal.org/let-us-reproduce/): “God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:28 The law of “first mention” in bible interpretation informs us the first time a word, idea or doctrine is mentioned is the simplest and most understandable reference from which others are built. In this scripture we have the first recorded words of the Creator spoken to His Creation: “be fruitful, multiply and fill the […] - [Transformed By the Great Commission](https://doulosglobal.org/transformed-by-the-great-commission/): Transformed By the Great Commission Imagine if Jesus’ people, the Church, were fully mobilized to preach the Gospel to every person on earth. With all the advantages available to us, we would complete the Great Commission in a very short amount of time. This thought is really not difficult to fathom. All that stands in the way of mobilization on a global scale is a transformation – a personal transformation through the Great Commission. Here is what I mean. During the forty days between Jesus’ resurrection and His ascension he revealed Himself by “many infallible proofs”; spoke to them about […] - [Beautiful Feet 2](https://doulosglobal.org/beautiful-feet-2/): When you hear the term what Beautiful feet what is the first thing that comes to your mind? I look down at my feet and say, “not my feet.” My big toes are lollipop shaped, I see two crooked toes, and a toe longer than the rest. When I get a pedicure, the nails get painted, and my skin feels silky soft. I can put on a nice toe ring, a classy or cute pair of sandals, I know when I look down then I will see beautiful feet. The prophet Isaiah said, “How beautiful on the mountains are the […] - [Guard Your Heart](https://doulosglobal.org/guard-your-heart/): For a period of time now, I have been pondering certain New Testament scriptures that are warnings for the Body of Christ in the last days. I wonder how many of us give careful attention to what the Holy Spirit is saying, as He prepares believers to stand in these trying times. Scriptures tells us that the end of days will be “perilous times,” when everything that can be shaken, will be shaken (2 Tim. 3:1; 2 Thess. 2:2) If we are alert to the Spirit of God, I believe we will see evidence of this very thing starting to […] - [Anatomy of a Sending](https://doulosglobal.org/anatomy-of-a-sending/): God is a sending God. Nearly all the encounters God initiates with people in the Bible, He is sending them. His sendings come through visions, dreams, angelic visitations, the voice of His Spirit, the church. However they may come, sendings have the same purpose: to reconcile people to God. Acts 8 describes a unique sending that is instructive. Philip, who began as a disciple, was ordained as a deacon and became the prototypical NT evangelist, came to the city of Samaria and preached Christ. What followed was a city-wide “revival” followed by an outpouring of God’s Spirit when the Apostles […] - [A Martyr’s Life](https://doulosglobal.org/a-martyrs-life/): What is similar about these two images? Both depict a person(s) who is prepared to die for what they believe. Both are acts of submission. The motivation is identical – through death, to testify to a truth which they are prepared to pay the ultimate price. Both believe in a reward for their sacrificial death.   Islam is an ideology that promotes martyrdom by promising paradise to those who lose their lives for the cause of Allah. Islam means submission. A good Muslim is prepared to die (martyrdom) in the course of this submission. In the words of Muhammad: “I […] - [Follow the Ant](https://doulosglobal.org/follow-the-ant/):   The ant is a magnificent creature. It is mighty among midgets able to lift over 100 times it’s own weight. It has amazing planning and organizational skills. Ants have no hierarchal order; they work together in teams organized with a work ethic that is unmatched. So inspiring is this insect that God, the Creator, tells us to consider the ant and learn from it’s ways. In our present culture where leadership is paramount, the eagle is the representative icon: that soaring emblem of independence high above the earth; a conspicuous figure effortlessly surfing the currents of the wind. Conversely, […] - [Grace - God’s Answer to Everything](https://doulosglobal.org/grace-gods-answer-to-everything/): “Concerning this (a messenger of Satan given to torment me) I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me… for when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Co.12:7-10 I was praying today, mentioning all the persons and circumstances I routinely bring before the Lord along with some special requests. One word in particular seems to accompany every request. […] - [Workers Wanted](https://doulosglobal.org/workers-wanted/) - [Moving Towards the Dark](https://doulosglobal.org/moving-towards-the-dark/): To say these are times of discord and division in the U.S. is an understatement. The conflict around us is compounded by the physical distancing that the Covid pandemic has created. All the new restrictions have created animosity between the fearful and those who chose to push back against the intrusions in their lives. On top of that, it is an election year: people are taking sides politically and the rhetoric is highly charged. The sociological and philosophical differences between people are stark. (I can only imagine the atmosphere during the American Civil War (1860-65) was much the same.) We […] - [Let’s Not Be Complacent](https://doulosglobal.org/lets-not-be-complacent/): Today, I was walking and the Lord spoke to me while I was praying for the President and the unrest in our nation. All of us are aware of the impact of Covid-19 and the demonstrations throughout our nation. We have been sheltering in place and limited in our travel within the USA and certainly the world. As we watched and continue to watch this unfold on our TVs or devices. It grieves our hearts. Knowing how we are exhorted in 1 Timothy 2:1-4. “Most of all, I’m writing to encourage you to pray with gratitude to God. Pray for […] - [Beautiful Feet](https://doulosglobal.org/beautiful-feet/): I love how the Bible, an ancient manuscript, gives such clarity on the times we live in. It informs us how to think and act in troubling times. Consider Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus written nearly 2,000 years ago. He writes of standing and resisting the strategies of the devil in the “evil day.” (I think you would agree, we are living in some evil days.) But, in contrast to all we see and hear around us, we are instructed our problems are not caused by what we see and hear. Our conflict is spiritual: “against evil rulers […] - [Target Cities](https://doulosglobal.org/target-cities/): Recently I was watching a news broadcast on TV reporting on civil unrest in the U.S. The split-screen images depicted mob violence and riots in over 30 cities. These images placed a greatburden on me – I was compelled to pray. I thought about how much God loves cities, even themost wicked (e.g. Sodom, Gomorrah, Nineveh, Babylon), and desires mercy over judgment.The devil is also interested in cities and has targeted them from the beginning of time fordepravity, corruption and every form of evil. It is a spiritual reality that “evil rulers and authoritiesof the unseen world, mighty powers in […] - [The Purpose of Pentecost](https://doulosglobal.org/the-purpose-of-pentecost/): On May 31 we will celebrate the holy day of Pentecost. Pentecost is more than an important Feast on the Hebrew calendar. The etymology of the word is derived from the Greek meaning fiftieth because it falls on the fiftieth day after Passover. It was, for the Hebrews one of the three great Feasts each year when every male was expected to be present in Jerusalem. Today the significance of Pentecost is lost to many Christ followers. Yet, it is vitally important to God’s Master Plan. When many Christians think of Pentecost, Pentecostals, or Pentecostal experience, they relate it to […] - [Commitment to a Wartime Lifestyle](https://doulosglobal.org/commitment-to-a-wartime-lifestyle/): Perilous times call for exceptional leadership. Leaders who can inspire people to great achievements and great sacrifices. Such was the case with wartime leaders Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Remember these words that are etched upon history and lifted nations to ultimate victory? “We are now in this war. We are all in it-all the way. Every single man, woman, and child is a partner in the most tremendous undertaking of our American history. On the road ahead there lies hard work, grueling work, day and night, every hour and every minute. I was about to add that ahead […] - [New Church Plants](https://doulosglobal.org/new-church-plants/): Planting new churches among the least-reached and unreached people groups is a major priority of Doulos Global. Due to the hostile environments towards Christian ministry where these churches are planted, we are careful to protect identities. Here is a brief profile and report on several new works. Pastor Marco in Cuba. We visited this fledgling work with our Team last year and are helping to establish this congregation. Churches cannot own property in Cuba, so new works meet wherever they can. > < Pastor Richard in Uganda is working in a predominately Muslim area. He reports wonderful growth in the […] - [Audacious Acts of Faith](https://doulosglobal.org/audacious-acts-of-faith/): We live in an era of high drama, hyperbole and unprecedented deceit. People say and do anything to grab attention or distract from the truth. One doesn’t need to look or listen beyond the daily news headlines. It’s become like some twisted contest – who can say the most shocking, outrageous, audacious thing that will impress, intimidate, threaten or frighten others. These tactics are nothing new. The devil has been at this deceitful game from the beginning. God’s people need to match and go beyond the spirit of this age with audacious acts of faith. The early believers and church […] - [SPRINT School Exposition](https://doulosglobal.org/sprint-school-exposition/): “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-13 What is a SPRINT School? The concept of SPRINT Schools was conceived after much reflection upon the fruit of ministry over 40 years. Gail and I started in ministry together (1980) establishing and teaching in international […] - [Kingdom Kinesiology](https://doulosglobal.org/kingdom-kinesiology/): Kinesiology is the study of motion or movement. I may not have all the book learning on Kinesis, but moving around the world for the last forty years has certainly given me the experience. I like to be in motion, especially motion that involves the purposes of the Kingdom of God. Here are a few thoughts on what I call Kingdom Kinesiology for all who love to live with purpose. We begin at the end. The book of Revelation gives us a description of the final scene in the great plan of God. Every creature who is in Christ, from […] - [Come with us to Melilla, Spain - October 2023](https://doulosglobal.org/come-with-us-to-melilla-spain-april-2020/): This Fall Gail and I will be leading a select Team to Melilla, Spain. We will be working with Pastor Cesar Gil and Centro Nueva Vida, a church he planted and has pastored for over 20 years. Our Team will assist with street evangelism, prayer, outreach events, including feeding and clothing the poor, and ministering in other churches in the city. We will also visit the city of Fez, for 2 days of “prayer walking” and experiencing the culture in Morocco.  Melilla is a Spanish enclave on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in northern Africa, sharing a border with […] - [Lessons from a Spiritual Father](https://doulosglobal.org/lessons-from-a-spiritual-father/): “‘Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you.’ And Elisha said, ‘Please, let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.’ [Elijah] said, ‘You have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you; but if not, it shall not be so.‘” The relationship between a spiritual father and son (or mother/daughter) is precious and rare. It is a connection which we should all desire. The role of spiritual parent is one to which we should all aspire. Life lessons passed along by […] - [Desire](https://doulosglobal.org/desire/): “As the Lord lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you” There are relationships in life that are orchestrated by God Himself. The relationship of Elijah with Elisha was one of those. It was a bond shared between a spiritual son and father in the faith over 20 years. There was a specific purpose God intended for this relationship: the younger was to succeed the older. Like many promises, the one God made to Elisha, to be Elijah’s successor, was conditional. Elisha could have refused the call when first invited (Kgs.19). He had plenty of time to […] - [Much Fruit - DG Testimonies](https://doulosglobal.org/much-fruit-dg-testimonies/): Beloved Partners, We want you to hear what others are saying about their experience with Doulos Global SPRINT Schools, HUDDLES, and Mission Teams. This is real and lasting fruit of ministry. These represent transformed lives. We can all celebrate together because, together, we made these happen. Thank God for you and your partnership with Doulos Global. I thank God for the [SPRINT School] we had in Kakamega [Kenya]. I was personally blessed [by] all the teaching [Identity in Christ, Prayer and Mission]. I have introduced this in my church and am expecting more church growth in Turbo [Kenya] Living Hope […] - [Meet Us for Ministry in Bangkok](https://doulosglobal.org/meet-us-for-ministry-in-bangkok/): This Autumn, Gail and I will be on mission in several Asian countries. We want to invite you to join us for a mission in Bangkok, Thailand in early November 2019. Our Team will assist Gerda Liebmann and her ministry – Visual Arts Mission Asia. Gerda uses her gifts as an artist to share Christ with persons of all ages. She primarily ministers to persecuted Christians who have fled to Thailand seeking asylum. Their presence in Bangkok is illegal, so most are in hiding. Many have family members in jail for violating immigration laws. Our Team will be visiting these […] - [Join us in Cuba - September 2023](https://doulosglobal.org/come-to-cuba/): Doulos Global is sponsoring a short-term Mission to Cuba on September 7-15, 2023. Our Team will be working with Nueva Vida, a church outside of Havana city. In just four years the church has grown to over 400 persons. They have a fantastic vision for reaching their community and beyond and have already sent out church planters to other parts of the island nation. Our team will come alongside this visionary Pastor and dynamic congregation for several outreach events including a baseball tournament, football (soccer) and other sports clinics, food and bible distribution, Children’s and Youth ministry, and minor construction […] - [A Daughter's Devotion](https://doulosglobal.org/a-daughters-devotion/): Gail and I have raised our two daughters to live like sent ones. From the time they were toddlers we would bring them with us on overseas mission trips. Both girls have traveled abroad independently and with their families. They now work in the secular world using their gifts to serve others as medical professionals. They are wholeheartedly devoted to Jesus and deeply involved with their local church outreach. We are blessed to watch God working in each of their lives. Carolyn, our oldest, recently wrote this devotional for her church blog site. It inspired and challenged us to hear […] - [Live from Bolivia](https://doulosglobal.org/live-from-bolivia/): We just finished a magnificent week of ministry week in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia! Our Team of 14 made a great impact on the community, doing ministry in schools, hospitals, city parks and out on the streets. Hundreds of people made a commitment to follow Jesus. The host church, Centro de Fe y Espanoza, and Pastor Leopoldo were deeply touched and grateful beyond words for the encouragement they received. Some on our team dedicated most of their time and talent to the construction of the new church facility, working side-by-side with the men of the church. It was […] - [Why Plant New Churches?](https://doulosglobal.org/why-plant-new-churches/): “The ultimate fulfillment of the Great Commission is church planting. Any Great Commission initiative that does not result in the forming of new churches misses the mark.” Dave Early It is very popular to talk about and participate in church planting movements today. Most mainline denominations embrace planting new congregations (including multi-campus sites) as the new wave of evangelism. Church planters understand new churches typically grow 3X faster than those established for more than 10 years and gain 60-80% from new conversions. New churches are not competing with older churches. We need both. Jesus is building His church. He never […] - [SPRINT Huddle](https://doulosglobal.org/sprint-huddle/): Looking back on more than 60 years of life I recognize a number of major shifts that have taken place. One of those shifts is in education: specifically how teaching and learning take place. I still have a photo of my first grade class: desks arranged in perfect order, one behind the other, with eager students standing respectfully beside their desk facing the front of the class. When I visited my granddaughter’s first grade class recently, I noticed the desks are now arranged in small groups of 4-5, students facing one another, still in perfect order – just a different […] - [Signs of Life](https://doulosglobal.org/signs-of-life/): Through the years I have had many opportunities to pray with women with difficulties conceiving or who have experienced miscarriages. When I was single, and even after Bob and I married, fear was a stronghold in my life concerning pregnancy and childbirth. I knew the answer to all fears are found in the scripture, so I determined to research this area and let God’s Word reveal His will and heart. As a result of that study, there arose a fierceness in my heart to minister to women who are pregnant or trying to conceive. The witness of God’s Word and […] - [Nepal Expedition Report - Gerda Liebmann](https://doulosglobal.org/nepal-expedition-report-gerda-liebmann/): I just returned from a two week mission trip in Nepal, part of it spent in the Himalayas. We trekked in the Mustang region to the highest place I ever climbed, just shy of 13,000 feet. It was a breathtaking experience. Literally. We all struggled with the high altitude. I grew up in Switzerland, and I am used to the majesty of the Alps. But really, as proud as I am of the Alps, they are like a miniature version of the Himalayas. Our group included 2 sherpas, Phurpu and Dhombu, and six Americans. Bob Buse from Doulos Global Ministries https://doulosglobal.org, pastor Mark Moder from Pittsburgh, Aaron Copeman, John Ingram and Lorraine Gerhold from New Jersey – and […] - [Making a Mark](https://doulosglobal.org/making-a-mark/): “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” ― Albert Schweitzer We may think we’ve heard or read everything on the subject of Leadership. With all our learning, it’s easy to pass over the most obvious and profound principle of leading. If leadership is influence, than, according to Schweitzer, our EXAMPLE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT tool in our leadership belt. The Apostle Paul understood this well. Writing to the church in Thessalonica he says: “For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.., with labor and hardship we kept working night and […] - [Pray Through the Pattern of Paul’s Prayers](https://doulosglobal.org/pray-pattern-pauls-prayers/): Like many Christians, each day I begin with the spiritual ritual of a personal “devotion time” with the Lord. To me, it is giving my Maker the first and best of each day He has given me. This is a time of offering myself to the One who gave me life: a kairos moment of dedication and consecration; positioning myself to listen, hear and obey; to know Him and be used by Him. Most of the time I follow a particular pattern in prayer, adopted from prayers of the Apostle Paul, which he prayed for the saints. We find these […] - [Kenya Medical Mission - January 2019](https://doulosglobal.org/kenya-medical-mission-january-2019/): Doulos Global is sponsoring a short-term mission trip specifically for those who serve in the medical professions. We are recruiting people who have training and experience as doctors, nurses, medical technicians, assistants and administrators, dentists and dental assistants, hygienists, nutritionist and any other related skills (including mental health) in the health occupations. This opportunity is in Kakamega, Western Kenya. The dates are January 3-15, 2019. The cost of the Mission is $1,200 + airfare to Nairobi. Our Team will be working in cooperation with Ematsayi B.A.L.L. Medical Clinic providing medical care, staff training and community education. Ematsayi Ball Mission was […] - [Pruning Toward Purpose](https://doulosglobal.org/pruning-toward-purpose/): For any of us who are interested in achieving our full potential and life purpose in God, pruning is a vital life process that will take us there. Pruning is an horticultural/agricultural term describing the removal of that which is unfruitful, unhealthy or dead in order to release a greater life supply to that which remains. From the farmer who wants a greater harvest to the winemaker who desires a vintage wine, they understand pruning is necessary. In his book, Necessary Endings, Dr. Henry Cloud says it this way, “Pruning is necessary, natural, and beneficial for anything that is alive.” […] - [SPRINT Mobile Schools](https://doulosglobal.org/sprint-mobile-schools/): A sprint is a short distance run at full speed. It requires high energy, intense focus and an instant response. Sprints are exciting to watch and rewarding for the one who wins! SPRINT Schools are for God’s Champions! SPRINT School is a Short, Selective, learning event, that emphasizes Spiritual truth and Practical application in Preparation for ministry; SPRINT is an intense experience that is extremely Relational, highly Interactive and profoundly Inspirational, with a New (fresh) approach to teaching and learning, intended to be Transformational for everyone involved. The scriptural foundation for SPRINT Schools are “And He gave some as apostles, […] - [My African Adventure - Phylis Barfoot](https://doulosglobal.org/african-adventure-phylis-barfoot/): There is no language barrier with Love. Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for love and kindness. After a long journey, [our Team] landed in South Africa, bright and early “on the third day”. Instead of heading to our accommodations to freshen up, as expected, the plans had changed. We were fed a deliciously prepared breakfast “a la carte” off the top of the luggage trailer before proceeding to our first stop, One Accord Christian School: A small school run by Pastor Ida. I believe I can speak for the Team in saying that we were […] - [Nepal Ministry and Trekking Expedition](https://doulosglobal.org/nepal-ministry-trekking-expedition/): Hello All, Here’s my invitation to join me next year for a Ministry and Trekking Expedition in Nepal 2018. Dates: May 18 – 31 2018 Location: Kathmandu and Mustang Region of Nepal Hosts: New Life Church, Kathmandu, Rev. D.K. Daniel and Reaching Himalayas Center, Rev. Phurpu Purpose: Trek through the Mustang Region of the Himalayas and bring supportive ministry to Church Leaders and Disciples in this area and Kathmandu. Description: Our Team will fly from debarkation cities in the U.S. via JFK – NYC to Kathmandu; spend 4 nights in Kathmandu to minister at Leadership Summit at New Life Church […] - [Divine Appointments](https://doulosglobal.org/divine-appointments/): One of the clear indicators that distinguish the life of a Sent One are Divine Appointments. A Divine Appointment (DA) is a person-to-person connection which is specifically and unmistakably ordered by God. These DAs are evidence God has a grand purpose for each of us and is working all things together for the fulfillment of His Master Plan. A Sent One always expects and anticipates DA connections that move God’s purpose forward. Our encounters with people are not random, haphazard or arbitrary. A Sent One goes through life knowing his/her steps are ordered by the LORD. They have their spiritual […] - [Table Ministry](https://doulosglobal.org/table-ministry/): Some of the most profound and lasting experiences in God have transpired across a table as people share a meal together. We have been both on the giving and receiving end of these life changing moments when the table has become a sacred place where God’s presence shows up. The results are often more powerful than in a Holy Spirit charged church service. We can see this in the life of Jesus. He taught more lessons around a table in a home than in a synagogue or on a hillside. Consider the Last Supper, the meal with the two in […] - [Join Us in South Africa](https://doulosglobal.org/join-us-south-africa/): Gail and I want to invite you to join us in South Africa this September for a amazing time of ministry. This short-term mission opportunity is extended to those who are partners and friends of Doulos Global Ministries. Our hosts, Mike and Laura Young, are native South Africans who have done ministry throughout Southern Africa nations for many years. They also serve as Southern Africa Representatives with Faith Christian Fellowship International. The dates for this mission are Sunday, September 11 through Friday, September 21. Our Team will be serving together in Johannesburg and with churches in the surrounding communities of Brits […] - [The Incarnational Life](https://doulosglobal.org/the-incarnational-life/): “As you have sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.” Jesus prayed these words to His Father just before He went to the cross. He is praying particularly for the men God had given Him from “out of the world” – His disciples. By extension, Jesus prays for each of us (20) who will follow His example as a Sent One. It seems odd the LORD would be sending them (and us) into the world they already inhabited? What (or where) is “the world” to which Jesus is referring? The most common translation of […] - [Cuba - A Great and Effectual Door](https://doulosglobal.org/cuba-great-effectual-door/): The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth stating, a “wide door for effective service” (1 Co.16:9 NAS) had opened to him. This phrase best describes my recent trip to Cuba which, I believe, makes the way for much fruitful ministry in the coming days. I would not have guessed my first trip to Cuba would be full of surprises. The door for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba has been shut ever since the communist revolution in 1959. From that time Americans have received heavily propagandized news of life in Cuba under Fidel Castro. Diplomatic relations have only […] - [I Like to Move it](https://doulosglobal.org/i-like-to-move-it/): This is not simply the title to a hit song from Disney’s popular animated movie, Madagascar. This should be a rally cry in the Church. Jesus did not come just to establish an institution, but to lead a movement. This movement began in the book of Acts (aptly named). Moving typified the early disciples of Christ. It remains a seminal trait of His followers. To follow IS to move. We are transitioning into the New Year with moving on our mind. We are on the move ourselves and seek to inspire as many as possible to be moving in the […] - [Come to Lviv, Ukraine](https://doulosglobal.org/come-lviv-ukraine/): Doulos Global Ministries is co-sponsoring a Ministry Tour to Ukraine in May of 2017.  The dates for the Tour are May 12-20, 2017. The Tour “team” will be staying in the historic city of Lviv*. The Tour Host will be Rev. Mark Willhite (Praise Life Ministries). Mark has been a close personal friend of Gail and me for nearly 40 years. He currently resides in the Ukraine and travels extensively to the world. On this Tour you will meet many of the people we have worked with in Ukraine and throughout Europe, attend church services, participate in a Leadership Summit for […] - [Five Days in Haiti](https://doulosglobal.org/five-days-haiti/): Blow in, blow up and blow out is not my favorite thing to do, but this describes my recent trip to Haiti. It has been 30 years since I was first in this island nation. It remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. You may remember Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake in 2010 and more recently Hurricane Andrew ravaged the western side of the island in August. Yet, In spite of the misery people endure each day, I found a sincere faith in Jesus and hope God. I spent several hours with a group of 15 pastors and leaders […] - [What is a Doulos?](https://doulosglobal.org/what-is-a-doulos/): People ask me all the time, What is a Doulos? Great question! And the answer is one we should all be intimately familiar with because it has to do with our personal identity; to be specific: our identity in Christ. Doulos is the Greek word for slave. It is found 124 times in the New Testament. In most instances Doulos is translated in your Bible as the word “servant,” although this is an unfortunate rendering. We’ll get to that. Perhaps the most profound reference to Doulos in the Bible is associated with the LORD Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:6 informs us […] - [Fruit from the Caribbean](https://doulosglobal.org/fruit-from-the-caribbean/): Dear Friends and Partners, Gail and I returned yesterday from 7 days of ministry in the Dominican Republic. (We were held up I night in Miami to allow for Hurricane Matthew to clear out of the Caribbean.) We had 2 blessed days with leaders from 2 churches who came together for training. Everyone was greatly inspired by the teaching. Gail and I split up Sunday morning to minister in both churches. There was also special time with both pastors to strategize and make plans for the future. The D.R. has a key role to play in the Kingdom of God […] - [Testimony from Ceuta - Cindy Rannazzisi](https://doulosglobal.org/testimony-ceuta-cindy-rannazzisi/): (I thought you would enjoy hearing from a team member who just returned from our short-term mission to Ceuta, Spain and Morocco. Cindy was such a blessing to every person she encountered, especially in our ministry to children and as a “Dental Assistant” at our big outreach. This was her first trip outside of the U.S. and I’m sure it won’t be her last. Be blessed by her experience.) “What a blessing it was to serve with this amazing team on my first mission trip and a great pleasure to partner with the Convoy of Hope. I met the most […] - [Peru Report](https://doulosglobal.org/peru-report/): What a time we had in Jesus! Our latest mission excursion to Peru was amazing and unforgettable. Gail and I flew to Lima on July 18 accompanied by our good friend and co-laborer in Christ, Rev. Jayme Randolph from Gratiot City, MI. Our intention for this trip, (different from previous trips), was to spend time visiting pastors and churches leading up to the national Leadership Summit. This plan worked out wonderfully as we visited a dozen churches: holding services and having time to minister to leaders and workers in most of them. After a week in Peru, we were joined […] - [Partnership](https://doulosglobal.org/partnership/): Recently, I finished reading a book about The Wright Brothers (by David McCullough). You may remember, Wilbur and Orville were the first to take flight in a machine they invented together. The brothers’ collaborative effort changed history. The Wrights were inseparable, indefatigable, compatible and successful. Their story is inspiring. As I read about their amazing accomplishment it led me to reflect on the power of partnership. The Apostle Paul understood the value of partnership in his life mission. Not only did he travel and minister in the company of co-laborers; some of them protégés, but he developed strong partnerships with […] - [Four Days in Prague](https://doulosglobal.org/four-days-prague/): The City of New Beginnings (def. Prague) was host to the 2016 FCF Europe Summit for Pastors and Church Leaders from all around the continent and United Kingdom. Twelve European nations were represented and guests from the U.S. including Pat Hagin-Harrison. The theme was “A Time to Receive” which proved to be completely appropriate – the Lord, as usual, had plenty to deliver. We experienced inspired times of worship and praise accompanied by timely and powerful messages from the Word. This was all punctuated by the move of the Holy Spirit throughout… everyone was lifted and challenged. All who attended […] - [Asia Mission](https://doulosglobal.org/asia-mission/): Around the world in 62 days… 26 different flights; thousands of travel miles; 6 countries; 7 Leadership Summits; ministry to more than 250 church pastors, leaders, and students; over 100 pulpit hours between us; and more rice than we care to remember eating: our first missionary journey of 2016 is now complete. God is Faithful! He gave us much fruit from Asia on this trip and we trust the Word and ministry that took place will insure lasting fruit. It’s been a grand adventure! There are many highlights from the trip. The ones that stand out are the opportunities to […] - [Mission to Asia](https://doulosglobal.org/mission-to-asia/): What an amazing experience and privilege to lay hands on and send forth 24 graduates from the Asian Soul Winners School. These students are returning to their home villages and cities throughout northeast India and Nepal, most who will pioneer new works. Our first stop on this mission journey through Asia is the city of Dimapur in the state of Nagaland. This area is a unique enclave of Christianity with a rich history of revival dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. At that time American missionaries brought the message of the Gospel to primitive tribes-people known for their headhunting. Nagaland […] - [Advantaged to Advance](https://doulosglobal.org/advantaged-to-advance/): During my prayer and meditations for this New Year, I was impressed in my spirit with the words “advantage” and “advance.” So, I looked up the definition of both for the sake of clarity: Advantage is a condition that helps to make one better or more likely to succeed. Advance means to move forward; progress further; rise higher. Gail and I take these two words together to express God’s intention for us in 2016. He desires to place us in a position and create conditions in our lives that will not only benefit (advantage) us, but those with whom we […] - [What to Do with Muslims?](https://doulosglobal.org/what-to-do-with-muslims/): This question seems to be on everyone’s mind. From Heads of State to the average Joe or Joanna on the street, people are wrestling with this dilemma. In the light of recent events in Europe with the migration of Syrian refugees, to the coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris to radical Islamists acting out on our own soil in San Bernardino, these all share one thing in common – people of the Islamic religion. What was before a concern has now turned into a phobia highlighted by the overreaction of some prominent people who believe Muslims need to be turned away […] - [Mission to Ceuta](https://doulosglobal.org/mission-to-ceuta/): Dear Friends and Partners, I want to let you know about a short-term mission opportunity we are sponsoring through Doulos Global Ministries next year. On September 4-12 we will be leading a team to Ceuta, Spain for ministry. Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the north coast of Africa. It shares a western border with Morocco and is directly across from the Iberian Peninsula and Gibraltar at the boundary of the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Ceuta is a strategic city for Gospel outreach in that it is a convergence point for several ethnic and religious groups and African migrants […] - [Hungary!](https://doulosglobal.org/hungary/): “For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and perfect what is lacking in your faith.” ! Thess. 3:9, 10 One of the benefits of travel and longer stays in one place is getting to know people more intimately and allowing them to know you. This relational based strategy of ministry was important to the apostle Paul. In writing to the fledgling church in Thessalonica, he expressed concern for their faith. His desire […] - [Ukraine!](https://doulosglobal.org/ukraine/): We just completed three (3) days of meetings at Renaissance Church in Ternopil, Ukraine. Our theme for the weekend was FAITH. There was a large contingent of pastors from as far as Kiev – all hungry for truth. We experienced supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit and “high caliber” teaching of the Word. Like the churches of Macedonia (2 Co. 8:1-3), the churches in the Ukraine are enduring a “great trial of affliction” and “deep poverty,” Ternopil has been hit harder than any place in the Ukraine.  Times are tough but they are enduring, standing in faith and shouting the […] - [Albania Team](https://doulosglobal.org/albania-team/): I have just returned from leading a mission team to Elbasan, Albania. Our team of ten (5 women, 5 men) were sent to work with Church of the Resurrection and assist Pastor Irfan Toska. This work was one of the first Christian churches planted in Albania after the dissolution of communism in 1991. It remains strong and influential today reaching into many of the isolated mountain villages with the good news and good works. Our team was amazing! We were a beautiful aggregate of different gender, generations, gifts and personalities all harmonizing together. Our ministry was in the main church […] - [Summits](https://doulosglobal.org/summits/): “Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” Paul to Timothy Our target in being sent to serve the nations is primarily those who are called to and functioning as Ministry Gifts in the Church of Jesus Christ. The passion of our hearts is preparing leaders for tomorrow and assisting leaders of today. For this reason we find such great joy in doing Leadership Summits around the world. These meeting put us in close contact with faithful men and women who impact the lives of multiplied hundreds more. Gail and I […] - [Victory in Peru](https://doulosglobal.org/victory-in-peru/): Friends, Rejoice with us in goods news from Peru! I just returned from two weeks of transformational ministry in the cities of Tarma, Hauncayo, and Lima. My travel companion, Pastor Jim McClelland, and I ministered for three days at the Eighth Annual Leadership Summit in Tarma. Over 300 pastors, ministry leaders and Helps ministers gathered to receive from God. The ministry was focused around the theme “Divine Connections.” So many made those connections at this meeting, as many reported their lives were greatly impacted. Here are just a couple of their stories: One man told me he had been a […] - [Tarma, Peru Report](https://doulosglobal.org/tarma-peru-report-2/):   Yesterday we completed the eighth annual Tarma, Peru Leadership Summit – what a magnificent time of refreshing from the presence of God! Over 300 church pastors, ministry leaders and Helps ministers participated. The FCF National Representative and our host, Omar Oscanoa, said “it was the best one so far.”There were many teary-eyed goodbyes from hearts overflowing with gratitude when it was all over. The worship was powerful, each message built around the conference theme “Divine Connections” flowed together perfectly, and their was an abundance of personal ministry. We’re all sorry it had to end! Pastor Jim McClelland from Venice […] - [In the Yoke with Jesus](https://doulosglobal.org/in-the-yoke-with-jesus/): Matt 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” NASU I’m not a person who can sit still very long. I like to move (preferably forward) and I don’t like to be bored. Rest is a challenging word for me. To me, sleep is rest. Jesus is speaking of two kinds of rest in this scripture. The […] - [A New Beginning](https://doulosglobal.org/to-everything-there-is-a-season/): “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven:” Eccl.3:1 Don’t you love the different seasons? Well, most of them anyway. We just came through another brutal winter, so it was a delight to receive the Spring. It’s like everything comes back to life; a fresh start; a new beginning. Gail and I are about to enter a new season in our life and ministry. It feels very much like a New Beginning. Many different sensations are happening inside and around us all at once. 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