An ministry update from our teammate Susan (Susan, I’ll send you the royalties… thanks!) It was a cold, blustery, damp day in Athens, Greece today. Now, the rain seems to be falling ever so gently and no wind is blowing. I’m so thankful for my new hot water heater. … [Read more…] Which got me thinking about… [Read more…]
December 16, 2009
This is the week. After much talk and preparation, this is the week that we’re moving the Nest (our housing and discipleship ministry) out of the building that we’ve been renting in central Athens. My days have been full of packing this week, but we’ve been making good progress and should be completely done by… [Read more…]
December 2, 2009
I’m re-posting this entry from two years ago. I am amazed to our prayers turn into reality! The brother who had this vision is now an active evangelist among Afghans here in Athens. He teaches, preaches, and has an insatiable hunger for God’s Word. Praise God for His salvation, His calling, and His faithfulness! ———————————————————————… [Read more…]
November 18, 2009
I’m amazed by what God is doing here in the lives of the women and families! Here’s a recent update from my teammate Tasha: “ZA” attends my weekly English/Bible lessons. She hungers for God’s Word and understanding of what truth is. She used to tell me that she was half Christian and half Muslim, but… [Read more…]
November 4, 2009
As you may remember, our Nest (a housing and discipleship ministry) has been going through a number of changes recently (see here or here for recent updates). I am excited about the ways that God continues to use this house to draw people to Himself and change lives! Here is some news from Tasha, our… [Read more…]
September 28, 2009
As you know, we’ve been praying about the future of the Nest, our shelter and discipleship ministry (see HERE for the details). Although we closed the doors of the Nest on September 5th, I am excited about what God has been doing! Here’s what is happening now: For the last 20 months, the Nest has… [Read more…]
September 16, 2009
What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. – 2 Timothy 2:2 This is the guiding verse of our Timothy House ministry – a structured program of Bible study and ministry training (see HERE for more details). For me,… [Read more…]
September 9, 2009
Over the last 18 months, my primary responsibility here in Athens has been the Nest, our housing and discipleship ministry. God has worked through the Nest in amazing ways: (1) A number of guys have accepted Christ during their stay at the Nest – for example, read here and here. The house provides a safe… [Read more…]
August 12, 2009
August, it would seem, is the time of choice for movements of all kind: tourists busy themselves around Athens; Athenians make their yearly pilgrimage to their “home village” (where their family came from before settling in Athens); and refugees make clandestine journeys westward into Europe. This movement has been a near constant reality in the… [Read more…]
June 1, 2009
“A” is from Iran. His wife and two teenage kids are still in Iran, waiting for money from “A” so that they can leave the country. Because of a health problem that developed while sleeping on the streets, however, “A” has not been able to work for several months. About four months ago, in the… [Read more…]
May 2, 2009
Download our April newsletter HERE (.pdf). Otherwise you can read the text-only version below. Thanks! The Timothy House “Pass on what you heard from me – the whole congregation saying Amen! – to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others.” – Paul, 2 Timothy 2:2 (The Message) I’m excited! God is changing lives here… [Read more…]
March 11, 2009
The Nest is getting a face-lift. The Nest is one part shelter, one part discipleship house, and my main ministry responsibility here. It’s been up and running since December of 2007. God has used it in great ways over the last 15 months: people in need of shelter have found a home; people in need… [Read more…]
December 15, 2008
“J” came to Greece two years ago for one simple reason: to find work. He has found, however, more than he ever knew he needed. Last month, J put his trust in Jesus alone as his savior, and now follows Jesus alone as his lord. J comes from Iran, and was raised in religious home.… [Read more…]
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