Her story includes building community in a culture unlike anything we have here stateside. She also shares practical advice for anyone considering missions: start with your home church, seek solid training, and ask how the skills you love could serve others.
The conversation explores the joys and sacrifices of missionary life, the value of staying authentic in your faith, and the persistent prayer and advocacy reflected in Jesus’ parable of the widow and the judge in Luke 18. The guest also offers thoughts for people packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, including remembering older children and choosing useful, durable gifts.
In this episode:
• Finding a path into long-term missions
• Preparing for the practical realities of serving overseas
• Raising children across cultures and protecting family time
• Creating community through shared activities
• Advocating for children
• Staying authentic about your faith
• Considering a call to missions without feeling you need to be perfect
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