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Joy Overwhelming
February 18, 2021
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow,...
Reflection and Confession
February 3, 2021
This blog is in conversation with a post from the blog A Life Overseas written by Craig Thompson on Jan....
Names of God
January 26, 2021
Early last spring, I came across a super cute idea for an advent calendar and told my daughter that we...
The Gap Between
January 21, 2021
Flexibility, adaptability, resilience. Call it what you will, possessing some combination of these traits is essentially non-negotiable in cross-cultural missions....
Prayers for the New Year
January 8, 2021
As we begin 2021, many of us carry a great deal of hope for change after a hard year, or...
Christmas in the In Between
December 17, 2020
This holiday season found us unexpectedly in the United States. We hadn’t planned to spend the end of 2020 in...
Small Worries & Constant Learning
December 1, 2020
One of the reasons I wanted to come to the USA (for more on that, read my previous blog here)...
Mysterious & Straightforward
November 20, 2020
God’s work can be straightforward and simple sometimes. Other times, it is mysterious and confusing. It is always awe-inspiring and...
Brunch with Us
November 11, 2020
The first inkling of my calling to Hungary came with the idea of some kind of bakery business that would...
Food, Free Time, and Rhythms
November 5, 2020
Retreat: Verb – move back or withdraw; withdraw to a quiet or secluded place Noun – an act of moving back...
Revival
October 15, 2020
Recently in our discipleship groups here on the field, we read through Psalm 119. I was struck as I read...
Coming Full Circle
October 1, 2020
About eight and a half years ago, I sat in the corner of a small room at Riley Children’s Hospital...
Above All Else
September 24, 2020
Earlier this year, I had trip scheduled to go to the US, spend some time with my family, visit some...
A Year on the Field
September 17, 2020
Summer is over, the kids are back in school, and my family has completed our first year of missionary service...
Wrapping up Two Years
September 3, 2020
When I first started with OMS in Hungary, I knew I would be on the field for at least two...
Mindfulness on Social Media
August 25, 2020
You’re scrolling through Facebook, looking at photos from a friend’s wedding, bookmarking a new cookie recipe, and commenting, “Congrats!” on...
Covid-Culture Shock
August 6, 2020
About 11 years ago, my family moved to Hungary (see cover photo for the throwback). Arriving on the field was...
God Is Never Not Moving
July 30, 2020
In an alternate reality—the one where everything goes to plan—last week would have been our third English camp of the...
Research in Ministry
July 24, 2020
I am a planner. I like to know the facts and what to do before I start something. In order...
Walking the Path of Discipleship
July 9, 2020
Over the last few years, our discipleship team has undergone some perspective changes that have led to a different view...
Guided Prayer for OMS Hungary
July 2, 2020
Thank you so much for following our blog and praying for what God is doing in Hungary. We wanted to...
Hold on Loosely
June 18, 2020
I’m a planner by nature. I live by my calendar and my to-do list, and I much prefer routine to...
Hands & Feet through Business
June 4, 2020
Social entrepreneurship, sometimes referred to as “business as missions,” invests in creative ideas and empowers Christian business people to be...
From Lament to Hope
May 28, 2020
The hardest thing about quarantine for me so far has been the grieving. It feels like everyone is losing something:...
Coffee with Saints…and Other Stuff
May 21, 2020
Many places in the world are starting to open back up after weeks of isolation, at least partially. In Hungary, Budapest is being opened...
Rolling with the Seasons
May 14, 2020
When I was a little girl, part of my homework was to write in a journal each day. I hated...
Tug-of-War
May 7, 2020
Some time ago, I spent a few hours in a dusty field watching a local school have their sports day....
Enjoying Isolation
April 30, 2020
Based off of what I have seen on social media and the internet, there are many people who are not...
Coronavirus, Chronic Pain, and Control
April 23, 2020
At the end of 2019, a friend shared with me a booklet to reflect both on the year behind and...
Hope Through Humility
April 14, 2020
For Julia’s birthday at the beginning of March, we went on a little trip to the medicinal baths of Bükfürdő....
Not Afraid of Death
April 9, 2020
You know what’s a crazy thing? Resurrection from the dead. And also the fact that every year we celebrate that...
Coronavirus, Consistency, and Conversation Club
March 26, 2020
As in much of the world, things here in Hungary have been out of the normal lately. Schools are closed...
Driving in Silence
March 20, 2020
Driving is something that I didn’t know I missed until I returned to Pennsylvania. On the days that I need...
We Are Listening
March 5, 2020
Over the past few months, God seems to have chosen a single theme and He has been repeating it to...
Valuing the Path to Health
February 20, 2020
Over the last year, our team has been working through the values that we created together a few years ago...
Another Notch in My Language Belt
February 13, 2020
I have always been fascinated by language. This is probably because I had an aunt who was a kindergarten teacher...
Home Is Where My God Is
February 4, 2020
“Welcome home!” “Aren’t you so happy to be back?” “I’m sure it is a relief to be back to what...
Hungary: Round Two
January 30, 2020
“Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,...
Step Back a Minute
January 23, 2020
God does amazing things. There is no question about it. If you are like me, though, you don’t always see...
Reflections on Sabbath: Part 2
January 17, 2020
Today, we continue our discussion on Sabbath as several of our team members share the ways they have encountered God...
Reflections on Sabbath: Part 1
January 8, 2020
The first and greatest commandment is that we love the Lord God with all of our heart, mind, soul, and...
Avoiding Loneliness
December 16, 2019
There are lights on the trees, the Christmas tram is running, I’ve hung snow flakes in my living room, hot...
Nothing Is Wasted
December 9, 2019
When I was 10 years old, my family made the move from Salem, Oregon to Billings, Montana. Moving to a...
Support English Camp 2020
December 5, 2019
You may have seen some pictures floating around on our Facebook page recently that promote our 2020 SEC giving catalog....
Thanks for Giving Attention
November 18, 2019
I think it would be easy in moving across the ocean to begin to feel invisible to the community you...
Thanks for Giving Time
November 13, 2019
One of the questions I am asked the most as a missionary living overseas is, “How can I help?” While...
Thanks for Giving Resources
November 7, 2019
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a deaconess of the church in Cenchrea; that you receive her in...
Just Be One
October 31, 2019
How do you become a missionary? It’s simple. Find a perfect Christian organization. Apply with said perfect organization. Raise all...
True Convictions Require Action
October 24, 2019
“The actions you take simply serve as the tangible evidence of what you believe.” – Simon Sinek A few years...
A Photo Update from Szentmargitfalva
October 17, 2019
A few weeks ago, a team of returning volunteers (and one new one) came to Hungary to continue the work...
Practicing Hospitality
October 10, 2019
Growing up, my mother practiced hospitality often. There is a plaque in our dining room that proudly declares, “Do not...
Ten Years and Counting
October 3, 2019
Corinne and Jonathan Long first came to Hungary 10 years ago. They were here for a while before returning to...
Leaning on Promises
September 26, 2019
Transitions are a part of life and often a time of stress and anxiety, but ultimately we choose to change...
The Question of Calling
September 19, 2019
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son...
7 Steps to Choosing a Sending Agency for Long Term Missions
September 12, 2019
This blog was originally shared on our future teammates Glynn and Naomi Johnston’s blog. When we decided we wanted to...
Yes, I’m a Teacher
September 5, 2019
When people ask me what my job is, I usually reply with “I’m a teacher.” This is an easy answer...
New Role, Same Goal
August 29, 2019
Camp director—well, assistant camp director. That was a new title for me this summer. Even though I have helped direct...
What’s Your Why?
August 22, 2019
While I was preparing to leave for Hungary this spring, one of the most frequent questions I received from friends...
Loving Strangers
August 8, 2019
First Short-term Mission Trip Seven months ago, God placed a calling in my heart to go on a mission trip....
A Deepening of the Soul
July 2, 2019
As I spent a week in Hungary this summer, I got to experience a change I have never seen before...
“I love you, Anna!”
June 27, 2019
I’m not one to disregard recommendations, especially not strong recommendations. But in grad school I was so convinced that I...
A Call to Build a Church: Part 2
June 11, 2019
This is part two of a two-part blog. For part one, click here. (LINK) Chuck later explained how he and...
A Call to Build a Church: Part 1
June 11, 2019
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of...
Say “Hello” to Camp Season!
June 6, 2019
The camp season is coming! Next week, the season kicks off with the first of several teams and volunteers arriving...
That Time I Lost My Appendix
May 30, 2019
I was lying on an ultrasound exam table when the mood in the room noticeably shifted. The older doctor smearing...
A Photo Update from Szentmargitfalva
May 23, 2019
We are excited that the work is continuing in Szentmargitfalva once again. Some volunteers from last year have returned to...
Just Jump
May 15, 2019
Have you ever been skydiving or bungee jumping before? I’ve been skydiving. In fact, that’s where I met my husband—but...
Implications of Prevenient Grace
May 9, 2019
OMS’ beliefs have been heavily influenced by the Anglican Priest and founder of Methodism, John Wesley. Wesley had a distinct...
Praying for Protection
May 2, 2019
On Friday, March 29th, I was hit by a car. I was waiting at a crosswalk near the ministry center...
The Missing Piece
April 25, 2019
My whole life, I’ve never really known what I want to do or what I want to be when I...
God Is Faithful
April 9, 2019
Lately, I have been really enjoying Facebook’s “On This Day” feature. For those of you who aren’t familiar, this little...
Field Focus: Community Impact
April 4, 2019
The “Community Impact” team, formerly known as the “Transformational Ministries” team has been going through a development process over the...
Field Focus: Business as Mission
March 28, 2019
1 Corinthians, chapter 12 talks about the many talents and abilities of Christians in the Church. Obviously, the Church needs...
Field Focus: Discipleship
March 21, 2019
Jesus and His disciples had been through a lot by the time they found themselves together on the hilltop in...
Get to Know Sadie
March 7, 2019
Sadie Sprankle was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. After she graduated university in 2016, she moved to Kyiv, Ukraine,...
Get to Know Madison
February 28, 2019
Madison Atkinson grew up in Southern Indiana and was always highly involved in the United Methodist Church. After graduating college...
Get to Know Josh
February 21, 2019
Josh Woeckener was born in California, but most recently lived in Niceville, FL. He first came to Hungary in 2017...
Get to Know Rhoda
February 14, 2019
Born and raised in a small town in central Georgia, with a graduating senior class of 45 students in 2002, Rhoda Woeckener had...
Get to Know Anna
February 7, 2019
Anna is the newest OMS missionary-kid-turned-missionary on the field. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky but grew up in Hong...
Dealing from a Distance
January 30, 2019
Distance can be a difficult thing. They say it makes the heart grow fonder, but at some point it just...
A Passion for Kids and Books
January 24, 2019
Over the years I have lived in many places—four different states, and now Budapest. And I have held many different...
A Change of Heart
January 17, 2019
I knew that the vast majority of my work in Budapest would be English related. English Clubs. English Camps. Building...
Beyond Myself
January 10, 2019
When I first graduated with my masters in communication sciences and disorders, I distinctly remember praying that God would help...
2019: Looking Forward
January 3, 2019
Well, it’s here—2019 that is. The countdowns have occurred across the world. The sheet music for Auld Lang Syne has...
2018: Looking Back
December 27, 2018
When I sat down to write this blog, a post-game press conference was playing in the background. The coach of...
Re-thinking Christmas Traditions
December 20, 2018
There is a common misunderstanding of me as a person, namely that I want to get rid of all traditions....
Creating Christmas Traditions
December 13, 2018
Christmas 2018 will be our 14th Christmas in Hungary. When we arrived to Hungary the first time, Hannah was almost...
Maintaining Christmas Traditions
December 5, 2018
I absolutely love Christmastime. I am one of those people that gets super excited in October when stores put out...
A Small Slice of Heaven
November 21, 2018
“There is no one like our God!” was sung out, a harmonious refrain that filled my heart with joy. Over...
A Day of Thanksgiving
November 21, 2018
Thank you! That’s what you are supposed to say on this day, right? Well, yes. But do we actually mean...
City to City Europe 2018
November 15, 2018
City to City Europe recently hosted their latest conference in Kraków, Poland. City to City Europe focuses on church planting, with the aim...
Retreat: Rest and Reflect
November 6, 2018
In today’s world, it is very difficult to manage one’s personal life and work life. It is even more challenging...
Innovation on the Mission Field
November 1, 2018
Did you ever have the feeling that you wanted to be a part of something bigger than yourself …that you...
Paradoxes of God
October 25, 2018
God seems to love paradoxes. Lose your life to gain it. Serve Christ to find true freedom. A mission trip...
Diverse but Unified
October 18, 2018
An introduction: A group of Americans from Crosspoint Church in Florida traveled to Budapest to put on a missionary care...
An Opportunity to Go
October 11, 2018
Why did you want to go to Cuba? I had felt for a while that I wanted to serve God’s...
We went to build a chapel…
October 4, 2018
We went to build a chapel, but God built so much more. We were four guys from the forgotten Middle...
New Life
September 25, 2018
Being a calm and quiet type of guy, few things ring my bell. But when I witness “new life,” I...
Not What I Planned
September 19, 2018
What do you do when God changes your direction? What should you do when you are putting all your efforts...
Work Begins Again in Szentmargitfalva
September 13, 2018
Last weekend, a new work team arrived to continue the work on the chapel in Szentmargitfalva that was begun this spring....
Busy vs. Productive and Why Vision Matters
September 6, 2018
When I was in fifth grade, I had my first chance to play American football on the playground with my...
Changing Rhythms
August 29, 2018
This week, as the kids head back to school here in Budapest and the weather finally starts to dip below...
When I Don’t Have the Words
August 22, 2018
One of the most difficult things about living in a foreign country is the language. When you do not understand...
Snapshots of English Camp
August 12, 2018
This is just a small glimpse of our time at Summer English Camp this year. Each day was filled with...
It’s More Than English
August 9, 2018
I hate English. I couldn’t stand it in high school and, truth be told, I have virtually no interest in...
What It Takes to Plan a Camp
August 2, 2018
One day I will remove the foot from my mouth. When I arrived about a year ago, I got to...
Round Two at English Camp
July 26, 2018
My name is Maddie Hillard and I am twenty-one years old. This summer I was fortunate enough to lead a...
How Far?
July 5, 2018
I have never felt more out of my depth. My husband Glyn and I were nearing the end of our...
Hungary to Cuba: Mobilization as Strategic Focus
June 27, 2018
One of our goals on the OMS Hungary field, what we like to call “Strategic Focus Areas,” is to mobilize...
Exercising for Spiritual Growth
June 14, 2018
In 2 Peter 1:5-7, Peter lists seven things that we are told to add to our faith. Each one of...
Faith in Transition
June 7, 2018
There is something both exciting and daunting about uprooting your life and moving halfway across the world. As a grown...
A Valley of Dry Bones
May 31, 2018
For much of my life, I lacked a passion to see people believe in Christ. I believed in him, sure,...
Dedication of the Szentmargitfalva Chapel
May 24, 2018
As I sat in the chapel in Szentmargitfalva last weekend during the building dedication, I realized that one question seemed...
Why Spend Time in Hungary?
May 17, 2018
Why spend time in Hungary? This is a question that has been asked of me often in the past several...
Week Four in Szentmargitfalva
May 10, 2018
This past week, work began on the roofing structure of the chapel, and gravel was spread to level out the...
Ending at the Beginning
May 3, 2018
In 1993, my family arrived in Budapest, Hungary. In some ways, not much has changed since then, but in other...
Construction Continues in Szentmargitfalva
April 26, 2018
The village of Szentmargitfalva is a small group of houses tucked away in the southern hills of Zala county, Hungary, but...
An Update on Szentmargitfalva
April 19, 2018
This week, some of our team has been hard at work down in Szentmargitfalva, building the chapel we talked about...
A Princess, Some Petroleum, and a Peugeot, Part 2
April 12, 2018
For part one of this story, click here. In 2009, a local Methodist pastor named Laci, from Zsolnok Hungary, decided...
A Princess, Some Petroleum, and a Peugeot, Part 1
April 5, 2018
What does a small Hungarian border town, an oil boom, and an old Peugeot 106 have in common? Nestled in...
A Change of Perspective
March 29, 2018
It’s been a week since I arrived back in the States from my trip to Budapest, Hungary, and I have...
Not a “Typical Trip”
March 21, 2018
Over spring break, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Budapest, Hungary with two other girls from Asbury University....
Revolution and Revival
March 15, 2018
The door swung open at the Landerer’s Printing House in Budapest and a chilly March wind blew into the room....
Get to Know Julia
March 8, 2018
Julia was born in Columbia, South Carolina, but raised in Asheboro, a small town in central North Carolina, where her...
Get to Know Will
March 1, 2018
Will was born in Boston and grew up in Massachusetts. He has lived in Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Upstate New...
Get to Know Clarissa
February 15, 2018
Clarissa grew up in central Indiana. After graduating from college, she did a short-term internship with the OMS Hungary team...
Get to Know Tricia
February 8, 2018
Tricia is originally from Rochester, New York. Her story is much the same as her husband’s, posted last week on...
Get to Know John
February 1, 2018
John Fraser was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. He went to Bible college in Saskatchewan, and then to...
Get to Know Daniel
January 25, 2018
Daniel Buck is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He has lived on both the north and the south sides of the city....
Get to Know Corinne
January 18, 2018
Corinne was born in Ohio, but lived in the Indianapolis, Indiana area from second grade on. She first visited Hungary...
Get to Know Jonathan
January 11, 2018
As a missionary kid, Jonathan Long has called many places his home. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, but lived...
Christmas on the Mission Field
December 28, 2017
Of all the times of year, Christmas can be one of the most bittersweet holidays for a missionary. The joy...
Does Jesus Fulfill the Work of the Messiah?
December 19, 2017
In this series of posts, we began with the prophecy of Daniel, which predicted the destruction of the second Jewish...
Is Jesus’ Passion and Death Prophesied in the Old Testament?
December 8, 2017
In the last post we looked at the prophecy in Daniel 9 which predicted both the destruction of Jerusalem and...
Prophecies, Fortune Cookies, and Christ
December 7, 2017
If you’ve ever cracked open a Chinese fortune cookie, you might have read something like this: “Your golden opportunity is...
Thank You for Sending
November 28, 2017
“I think God has called me to be a missionary!” That’s what I, a punk middle school kid, said to...
Thank You for Coming
November 23, 2017
This coming spring, Jonathan and I will have served with OMS for nine years. Over the years, there have been...
Thank You for Encouraging
November 11, 2017
We live and work abroad as “missionaries.” Sometimes when we are visiting folks back in the USA, people talk about...
Thank You for Giving
November 8, 2017
God and I had a deal…at least I thought we did. The deal was that I would follow him, as...
Thank You for Praying
November 2, 2017
Some years back, Corinne and I were enjoying lunch after sharing at a church in Montana, when a gentleman from...
A Point of Connection
October 26, 2017
Zoli was laughing pretty hard, and I saw genuine amusement flash in his eyes. I forget now what I said,...
Language as a Key
October 19, 2017
When I arrived in Hungary seven months ago, I knew that I wanted to learn the language. After studying communications...
Beginning again, again…
October 12, 2017
In my experience of more than 10 years of missions work, it seems like we’re often beginning again. On the...
Authentic Gospel
October 5, 2017
On my more than 10-hour flight back home from Budapest recently, I had a lot of time to think. I...
Big Trash Day
September 29, 2017
This past week was “big trash day” here in Budapest. This day varies in different parts of the city, but...
Friendship Is Fundamental
September 21, 2017
“Can we be friends?” Most of us recognize that hopeful question from younger years on plastic swing sets or outside...
Greater Things and Bigger Purposes, Part 2
September 7, 2017
This is part two of Nick’s story, read the first part here. My first major step of faith was my...
Greater Things and Bigger Purposes, Part 1
August 30, 2017
Greetings from Florida, USA! Recently, I returned from my second year of Summer English Camp (SEC) in Vác, Hungary. I...
A Twenty-Foot Door of Possibility
August 28, 2017
I recently went on a mission trip with my church through One Mission Society to Hungary. A few members of...
Lessons from English Camp
August 3, 2017
When I found out I would be serving at Summer English Camp 2017, I honestly wasn’t too sure what to...
The Power of Intentional Connection
July 27, 2017
It’s been a week since I came back from my first mission trip. I had the pleasure of being a...
Trusting the Lord with Ourselves and Our Work
June 14, 2017
One of the things I am so proud of in life is that I had the opportunity to grow up...
Reflections on Hungary
May 31, 2017
After graduating from university in 2015, I lacked clear direction on where my life was going. I ended up doing...
A Heart for the Misplaced, Part 6: Life is Worth More
January 26, 2017
This is the final part of a six part series written by Melissa Shaefer who interned with OMS Hungary doing...
A Heart for the Misplaced, Part 5: Camp Heracles
January 6, 2017
This is part five of a six part series written by Melissa Shaefer who interned with OMS Hungary doing refugee...
A Heart for the Misplaced, Part 4: The Children of Petra
December 8, 2016
This is part four of a six part series written by Melissa Shaefer who interned with OMS Hungary doing refugee...
A Heart for the Misplaced, Part 3: Going to Greece
December 2, 2016
This is part three of a six part series written by Melissa Shaefer who interned with OMS Hungary doing refugee...
A Heart for the Misplaced, Part 2: Starting in Serbia
November 16, 2016
This is part two of a six part series written by Melissa Shaefer who interned with OMS Hungary doing refugee...
A Heart for the Misplaced, Part 1: Getting There
November 10, 2016
This is part one of a six part series written by Melissa Shaefer who interned with OMS Hungary doing refugee...
More than Just “Making Music”
August 14, 2016
When my church’s Missions Pastor, Tyler Fuller, asked if I was interested in heading up a worship band to Budapest...
Breaking the ice
July 27, 2016
The camper and I made awkward eye contact. Immediately, we glanced away, pretending we weren’t trying to figure each other...
English Camp Anticipation
July 23, 2016
I am in the country of my ancestors, Hungary with my husband John and our adult children Sarah (22) and...
Como se dice люблю?
June 9, 2016
Did you ever wonder what the world was like before Babel? Imagine, just for a second, a world with free...
Fall Break in Budapest: My Journey to OMS Headquarters
May 31, 2016
“Have you thought about what you want to do?” I stared at my friend Lauren Pupillo as we sat in...
The Everyday Side of Ministry
May 20, 2016
I recently visited the Hungary field. I woke up at 4 a.m. for my flight and was picked up in...
Agents of Transformation
May 12, 2016
One Mission Society Hungary is all about transforming lives. They want to be agents of the Lord, creating positive change...
We all need a little Soul Care
May 5, 2016
As a missionary, it is easy to forget that your soul matters. Your relationship with the Lord is primary, and...
Love: The Last Habit
April 26, 2016
The final habit that Peter urges believers to add to their lives is what the apostle Paul called the highest...
Brotherly Kindness: The Second Habit of Good Relationships
March 25, 2016
When Peter speaks of adding brotherly kindness as the next habit, he uses the Greek word philadelphia. This of course...
Drawing Superman
March 23, 2016
Growing up, I never saw artistic abilities as a relational gift. I have always been a rather detail-oriented person, and...
Godliness: The First Habit of Good Relationships
March 18, 2016
So far we have looked at the habits from 1 Pet. 1:5-7 that deal with character, namely virtue, knowledge, self-control,...
Perseverance: The Fourth Habit of Good Character
March 11, 2016
A certain athletic apparel manufacturer has a commercial featuring a song with the words, “everybody gets knocked down; how quick...
Self-Control: The Third Habit of Good Character
March 4, 2016
It’s no secret that we live in an age where advertising is geared towards appealing to our every desire and...
Knowledge: The Second Habit of Good Character
February 26, 2016
The motto of the high school I attended (many years ago now!) was “knowledge is power.” Many people see the...
Virtue: The First Habit of Good Character
February 20, 2016
When I read the seven habits that Peter lists in 2 Pet. 1:5-7, I see the first four (virtue, knowledge,...
The Foundation of Faith
February 10, 2016
In the previous post we saw a list of seven things that we are to add to our faith. Before...
The Seven Habits of a Growing Disciple
February 4, 2016
Everyone wants to be successful – or at least I have yet to meet a person who said they dreamed...
It Takes a Team
January 29, 2016
In about a week, one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl, will be played. A...
Youth are the Future
January 27, 2016
When I was first introduced to One Mission Society as a youth in 1996 at a Summer English Camp in...
5 Reasons Dervock Presbyterian Supports the Ministry Center
January 26, 2016
Dervock Presbyterian Church is a community of God’s people on the northeast coast of Northern Ireland. So, why do we...
Here to Stay!
January 15, 2016
Back in 1989, Hungary was a part of the movement that helped set in motion a series of dominoes that...
No Lone Ranger Cowboys
January 8, 2016
A few weeks ago, our church (located in the panhandle of Florida) sent a team of 8 men to Budapest,...
Every Rock Tells a Story
January 6, 2016
Moses struck a rock in the desert, and it produced lifesaving water. David put a rock in his sling and...
Fences of Fear
November 22, 2015
Fences are incredibly common in Hungary. Nearly every house has a fence with a well secured gate around it. Here fences...
Sharing Hope Through Hospitality
September 30, 2015
Over the last couple of weeks, I have thought about a class that my wife, Kristen, and I took together...
Refugees Seek Their Own “Promised Land”
September 25, 2015
I’ve heard it said that the job of a missionary is one of the most unpredictable jobs. The truth is...
Home for the Desperate
September 15, 2015
We drove through cornfields and Hungarian countryside for barely a kilometer before we started seeing the clusters of people walking...
The least of these: Ministering to Refugees in Hungary
September 10, 2015
I saw her through the open flap of the tent. A young mom (the photo above is of another young mother...