This is NOT a “Missions Trip” (and other shocking revelations)

Yes. 

 

Your investment is something FAR greater. 

 

Let’s call it… LIFE ON MISSION. 

 

This slight distinction changes everything. 

 

A “missions trip” has a start and end date. You go somewhere with good intention. Provide some services. Hopefully – some teaching, preaching, and evangelism. And then you return home. Likely, you return to your old habits and way of life, perhaps with a bit more gratitude and perspective. 

 

But friends, Jesus invites us to MORE! 

 

MORE than The World Race. 

MORE than 11 n 11. 

 

“Life on mission” consumes everything. It affects where and how we live and move and have our being. Life on mission imparts the effervescent aroma of Jesus to a reeking world. Life on mission takes risks because love is worth it. Life on mission never ends because there are people who desperately need to know the love of the Father. 

 

And so, I am not simply traveling the world with a squad or a team. I am journeying with the mobile Church. We are family. We are hungry for the teaching of the Holy Spirit. We are devoted to each other. We want to be like our DAD! We want to do his work. We cannot contain our praise.  

 

And YOU, you are not just a donor or supporter. You are my partner. You are my encouragement. You are my bread and water. You are the place to rest my head. 

 

I’m so thankful for this new opportunity. 

 

At Training Camp, I finally met my brothers and sisters who also said YES to life on mission. 

 

I have never before experienced the depths of intentional community in such a short amount of time. 

 

Training Camp broke me. 

 

All the pieces of my heart I’ve been clinging so tightly to, God took them and quieted my spirit. He told me to rest.

 

 

 

He spoke to me everyday, through listening prayer and prophecy. I heard his voice clearly. He called me to repentance and a new way of life. He called me into leadership and I was invited to serve and lead one of the teams this year. 

 

There’s something deeply good about the hot sun, no cell phone service, small portions of food, constant worship and recalibrating the heart. It stirs up a fresh dependency on the Lord. I refuse to go back to my old garments. I’m putting on the threads of new creation. 

 

I want my fingers to wrap tightly around the little hands of orphans and widows, not the screen of a smart device.  

 

I want my thoughts to be fixed on Father’s, not the next Instagram post or viral sensation. 

 

I want to share stories of the Holy Spirit moving in power and love, not retweets of feel-good articles and sappy headlines. 

 

It starts now. 

This is Month 1. 

 

From the depths of my soul, thank you for your constant support. We’ve been through a lot this year. I’m better because of it. I ask for your patience and grace as I continue to work out my faith.

 

In conclusion (but really, this is just the beginning…) – I have decided to limit my social media interactions for the entire year. I want to be fully present and engaged in this life on mission. Beginning in October, I will not interact much with Facebook or Instagram. I will be active on this blog page (which will automatically post to my FB) and email. You can always leave comments here or email me at [email protected] and I will respond when I have Internet service. I highly recommend subscribing to this blog, as it will be the best way to stay connected to me. 

 

I hope you’re excited. I sure am. 

 

Stay tuned! 

 

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