Many people have asked us about how we have handled the land portion of the airstrip. The answer to that question lies in our philosophy of ministry. We believe whole-heartedly in “indigenous church planting.” What that means is this—we endeavor to plant New Testament churches in tribal settings that will reproduce and support themselves. If it takes foreign money […]
This is why we are here
Jack Naudi (my language helper) and I went for a walk to see some villages to our north on Monday, July 6. On the way, we met this old lady (Nkiru—pronounced “n-key-due”) sitting on the side of the trail. I greeted her in the Kamea language, and she lit up (having one of the white […]
Bro. John’s photo journal April, 3rd, 2008
This is a picture of the land negotiations on Sunday, March 30 at Suwatua. Matt and Luke Naudi are sitting in left center, in the trail; the opposing parties regarding whether the land should be given for a church building are sitting on opposite sides. The opposition group, sitting on the hill on the right, […]
What is That in Thine Hand?
“…if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ…” (1 Peter 4:11) WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? David had a sling; Moses had a rod; Shamgar had an ox goad; and Elisha had Elijah’s cloak. Each had […]