As my role has evolved over the last four years in Asia from a roaming theological educator to a manager, I’ve grown in my appreciation for what it takes to be the Church overseas. It seems like a simple thing, right? Pack up, move to a new country and start sharing the Gospel. Sure, culture… Continue reading Building Relationships
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My First Typhoon
I flew into Manila today on the heels of typhoon Kristine (although sources differ as to whether she’s a full-scale typhoon or just a Severe Tropical Storm). Whatever she was, my flight had to circle south of Manila for 20 minutes before coming in for a landing due to heavy rains and wind. Once on… Continue reading My First Typhoon
A Productive Day in Singapore
The LC-MS has been working in Singapore for some years in different capacities. While there is a Lutheran church body in Singapore (Lutheran Church in Singapore – LCS) we aren’t in fellowship with them due to different ideas about the ordination of women. Still, we want to have a good relationship with them as a… Continue reading A Productive Day in Singapore
The Nelson Family Indonesia 