Cameroon Culture
Video from our Cameroonian Pastor
On our recent trip to Cameroon, our pastor wanted to say a few words on camera
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Transition, again/still
We’re behind on getting news out, but we’re starting a furlough/home assignment year. Part of the news issue is that we’re much in need of rest. So if you haven’t heard from us, please don’t take it personally; most haven’t. So we’re trying to get some rest, but can’t seem Read more…
Cameroon Culture
Using the Scriptures in a Digital Age
As we think about Bible translation, and how to facilitate the impact of the scriptures in the worldwide church, it’s interesting to consider the impact of recent technology. Many Americans show up to church on Sunday morning without a printed Bible (I have observed). Whatever you think of that, it Read more…
Cameroon Culture
Indeterminate Culture Shock
I’ve written before about triviality, but I’ve been thinking a lot lately about its application to our current times. That is, for missionaries and others working cross-culturally, there is always an element of adjusting to a new environment and culture. This includes how to find your bedroom light switch in Read more…
Cameroon Culture
Cameroon Covid Update
I heard this morning from a friend in our Cameroonian church that there was news that things would start to open up soon, so they were starting to make plans on how to do that at church. This surprised me, and since I haven’t looked at the stats for awhile, Read more…
Anthropology
Ministry in a Time of COVID
For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of Read more…
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How to Give to Our Launch Expense Account
Relocating to a new foreign country can be costly. We have a number of one-time expenses to pay for plane tickets and setting up house, work, vehicle, etc. in a new city. Wycliffe holds a separate account for us, called a launch expense account.
This Wycliffe account for our Cameroon set-up is now ready. This means we can officially let people know about these expenses, as well as how to help with them. We’d be happy to talk with you about why any or all of these costs are necessary, but the point of this blog entry is to provide clear instructions, for those who have decided to contribute to this account. Note: this is similar to, but different from, contributing to our monthly financial needs, which is described here. (more…)
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The Partnership Process
One cold, foggy February morning I rolled out of bed asking God how to pray. He told me to ask not for one, but TWO new financial partners to join our team today. I’m stubborn. I refused. It was too much to ask. The flu had knocked our family flat Read more…
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Security Update
The following is a security update on Cameroon, from our colleagues there: The situation in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon remains tense and unpredictable. We continue to pray for our staff serving in these areas, those with family members there, and for staff that have had to relocate Read more…
Anthropology
On Message
As I talk with people about our Wycliffe ministry, I feel like I’m repeating myself a lot, which makes me feel something like a politician. So to make my speech more clearly above board (for my conscience, but also for anyone else who might ask), I thought it good to Read more…