At your request, I'm adding another mission trip blog. Here's some quick tips that should help you: As a mission project leader, you've got to come...
I just got back from Asia, where I spent a week and a half with a bunch of passionate world-changers. To say the least, I was inspired by them. And ...
Something is broken in me, and it looks equal parts American, Barnes family DNA, and my first-born status. It is decidedly not French. I take a per...
"Last of all, he sent his son to them. They will respect my son." -Jesus, telling a parable about loyalty, competence and authority One of the grea...
I spent the first part of my career in ministry feeling burnt-out, aggravated, and bitter. I realized that in all of my busyness of doing things for G...
Hong Kong was a great time of debriefing with the World Racers. Very soon, they will be on their way home, and a new team will be taking their place i...
Just sent this to all friends and supporters of the World Race and wanted to share with you. We'd really appreciate your help in distributing this to ...
Continued from My worst project - Lesson 1: Picking the wrong leaders Because I delegated setup to Henry, I put myself at the mercy of his "no prob...
Continued from My worst project - Lesson 2: Not matching setup to the expectations It was the summer of 1988 and there we were in the steamy Yucata...
We arrived safely in Hong Kong for the World Race debrief. I slept enough on the plane to make a 7 a.m. appointment. Karen and I have a crazy week ahe...
