Apologies right off the bat – we all forgot to get a picture of this! But we were blessed to join Pastor Dan Kletke and his Book Club from St. John, Canon City. While they have read a wide variety of books over the years together, most recently they read Ministering Cross-Culturally, a book Dan… Continue reading St. John Book Club
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I've been blogging for over twenty years on one platform or another, and my favorite topics are cross-sections of faith and culture and everyday life. I'm an ordained minister with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - among other things. Welcome!
Windshield Time
Today was a long day behind the wheel. From the beautiful family cabin we were loaned in Salida, I had a two hour drive back to Colorado Springs for a 10am meeting at Immanuel Lutheran, Colorado Springs. I joined them for morning worship in their chapel led by Pastor Jonathan Kern (first photo below). Then… Continue reading Windshield Time
Home Service – Engaged!
Today was our first domestic travel day. We were dropped off at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix (the BEST airport name ever, right?!) and got our luggage checked in and a bite to eat before boarding our first flight. Our destination is Colorado Springs but we’ll get there via short layover in Denver. The… Continue reading Home Service – Engaged!
Home Service Start
Our first week or so in the US went quickly. We spent it with family observing Holy Week and recovering from jet lag. We also, miraculously, found a housing solution for the boys and have started the process of getting it locked in. We should be able to start moving stuff in after we return… Continue reading Home Service Start
Tenebrae
I haven’t belonged in a church in nearly three years. That’s a strange feeling, to be a wandering worshiper without roots in a congregation. It’s acceptable and I can deal with it. Our whole family has to varying degrees. God the Holy Spirit is good and his love remains palpable even when we aren’t firmly… Continue reading Tenebrae
Stateside!
After two long days of travel, we’ve safely made it to Phoenix from Medan! Monday we flew from Medan to Singapore, with a five-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur. We arrived in time to grab a quick dinner and go to sleep. The next morning we were at Changi International Airport in Singapore to board our… Continue reading Stateside!
Before We Arrive at Your Congregation…
I know what some of you are thinking. You’re coming here for money. How do I know this? Because I sat in the pew for more years than I was in the pulpit. I remember having all sorts of people come to the various congregations I was a part of. And it was always obvious… Continue reading Before We Arrive at Your Congregation…
Home Service Planning
This month we’ll start the long trip back to the US for our first Home Service. The trip will span three days and take us from Medan to Singapore to San Francisco and then finally Phoenix. Finally in the sense of that’s where we’ll be based for our time in the US. But our travels… Continue reading Home Service Planning
Wrapping up February
The end of February saw a week-long series of connected trips. First to Singapore and Malaysia, then to Taiwan and then back to Malaysia. In Singapore I was blessed to lead worship with the group of Lutherans that remain there from LCMS activity a decade ago. We had a visitor with us, a gentleman who… Continue reading Wrapping up February
Cambodia Photos
Here are some photos from Gena’s recent trip to the villages with Aimee Cima. The village was located next to a river, which was a popular gathering spot for the locals. Community Health Evangelism (CHE) helps locals determine their needs and the best way for them to meet those needs with their own resources. It’s… Continue reading Cambodia Photos
The Nelson Family Indonesia 