EXCITING TIMES

EXCITING TIMES

“These are exciting times” exclaimed one participant in the OPEN Expo this past week.  The Expo brought together 195 people from over a dozen different states to share and learn about the opportunities B4T is generating in the remotest corners of the earth.  In...
THOUGHTS ON MENTORING

THOUGHTS ON MENTORING

If I simply say the word “coach,” what comes to mind?  A man on the field or a court, whistle blowing, shouting rebukes and making corrections with a finger attacking the air? Coaches encourage, train, exhort, and discipline us.  To many of us they are another father...
LEADERSHIP & REBUILDING MISSIONS & FIRST FOLLOWERS

LEADERSHIP & REBUILDING MISSIONS & FIRST FOLLOWERS

Changing missions is tough, yet I am convinced in the Lord, if we do not strive to make changes, hundreds of thousands are doomed to hell without Jesus. Yes, it can be discouraging.  Remember the prophets in the OT and the Apostles in Acts also had very tough...
OUR PROVIDER

OUR PROVIDER

A new start-up is discussing what motivates people to build a B4T business?  Some logical motivations were mentioned; Alleviate poverty Share the Gospel Make money Adventure Are all real answers; but all, in my opinion fall short.  The only motivation for doing any...
WHAT IS A CALLING

WHAT IS A CALLING

Recently I was asked, “What is a calling?” There has been a lot written on this, but my answer was simply, It first and foremost is an invitation to be with Jesus and secondly to follow Him into an assignment He is giving you. Jesus’ first invitation set the standard...
COUNTING THE COSTS

COUNTING THE COSTS

I just left some meetings where believers who were jailed in Sudan and kidnapped in Afghanistan shared their experiences.  It reminds us of that we need to count the cost beyond the issues of living and doing business in a hostile country. Paul’s second letter...