Beyond: The Journal

Why do we keep going? From Romania to Zambia, three biblical motivations continue to drive us forward: obedience to Christ, compassion for the lost, and urgency for the mission.

Eight years ago, some of our first ministry in Romania began among the Roma. Now God is bringing us back—not to start over, but to build on what He began.

What if the biggest thing keeping us from reaching people with the Gospel is the way we see them?

We see labels. We see mistakes. We see backgrounds, addictions, politics, cultures, and differences. But Jesus sees the person. And if we are going to gospelize the world, we have to learn to see people through Jesus’ eyes.

There are seasons when God plants us deeply, and seasons when He moves us again. Rooted, uprooted, and unsure of what comes next, we can still trust His will and keep following.

I think sometimes we have made following Jesus way too comfortable. We like plans. We like schedules. We like knowing what’s coming next. We like ministry when it fits neatly

The moments we celebrate are important—but real missions happens in the relationships, discipleship, and faithful work that continues long after the picture is taken.