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We often hear individuals complain about the time they spend serving on various boards and committees; bored time, they call it—listening to reports, old business, new business, etc. I recently completed a three-year term on the Assemblies of God World Missions Board—and it was never boring! Humbled by this opportunity, I approached each meeting with the anticipation of learning how God is using a team of selfless, dedicated individuals to deliver the message of God’s great gift of His son, Jesus, to everyone, everywhere. I was never disappointed.
Thanks to the great leadership of World Missions Executive Director, John Bueno, serving with an open heart and open mind, this fellowship has one of the largest and most respected mission’s endeavors on the planet. The team of Regional Directors who serve with him, missionaries in their own right, is in tune with the cultures, politics and needs of every country within their regions—it really is amazing. Equipped with this up-to-date information, missionaries work hand in hand with indigenous pastors and churches to build a strong, self-supporting ministry in cities, towns and villages worldwide. The increasingly important stateside support team of missionaries equips them with literature, internet resources, training materials, etc. Over 4,000 people in total, fulfilling the task that Jesus assigned to us so many years ago, “Go…preach…teach.”
Bored? Not a single moment! My heart has been touched, and I will never be the same.
(Check out www.worldmissions.ag.org to be inspired, challenged and informed. The Photo Gallery is an awesome pictorial collection of God’s beautiful people from around the world.)
It wasn’t the nail-biting election night we thought it might be. The result was determined before bedtime, no hanging chads to disrupt our dreams. Our President-Elect was endorsed by almost 53% of the country, including many who feel that it is the first time in our nation’s history that they will have a voice speaking for them, someone who has walked their walk and understands their cry for equality. Prejudice is an ugly thing, and hopefully we will never have to look at it again.
In light of Mr. Obama’s past record, I guess my concern today is this — who from his administration will speak out on the behalf of the silent cry from the womb. Over the next four years, it is estimated that over 4 million souls will go into eternity by way of abortion without an opportunity to live the life that their Creator so lovingly planned for them. (Psalm 139:13-16) Who will speak for them? Will President Obama speak on their behalf? I don’t think so….
