Based on an interview by Oscar Osindo, Associate Director, IWM For many, the opportunity to explore a culture different from their own means a two-week summer vacation spent eating local food, exploring tourist attractions and moving from one Airbnb to another. For Flavie Palin Claver, professor at Adventist University Zurcher, Madagascar, it meant a lot …
The Jesus Method in Action: A Martinican Woman in Madagascar Read More »
Listening to the IWM podcast episode entitled “From Missionary Kid to GC President,” I was encouraged and inspired by the personal testimony and experiences shared by Pastor Ted Wilson. Like me, Pastor Wilson was a third culture kid, growing up and living in several countries. Pastor Wilson shared insightful stories from his childhood and adulthood, …
From Third Culture Kid to GC President: Life Lessons for Missionary Families Read More »
They love to take short-term trips over here…” a former co-worker and neighbor explained. He had moved from Indonesia to Singapore and was visiting after changing locations. Talking about Christians in his new host country, he continued,”…but when they’ve had enough, they retreat back home.” I tucked that comment in my back pocket and continued …
I Am An Island: Can missionary women risk their hearts? Read More »
When Roy heard the call to be a missionary, I heard absolutely nothing — not even the faintest whisper of a call. I figured if God really wanted me to be a missionary, I would also be offered a challenging, satisfying job. Besides, for our family life and my career, it was the worst possible …
The steady rhythm of the windshield wipers was suddenly interrupted as l broke the silence. “Let’s stop by that Christmas tree lot on Hillsboro Avenue and pick out our tree on the way home.” “Great idea,” Jim chimed. “We’ll need to get some new twinkle lights this year, too, so maybe we have time to …
In this moving interview, Dr. Ann Hamel shares her story of how, in the midst of tragedy, God sustained her and prepared her for the ministry she carries out today. Dr. Hamel is a psychologist and a counselor. As part of the General Conference International Service Employee (ISE) Support Team, she has worked extensively to …
