2019 starts our third year with the Chiyembekezo building program and we’re so close to the finish line! Today, as I look at this church going up, I can remember the many families entering the mud pit as we hand molded tens of thousands of bricks! I remember my own children running the molds to where they would be placed to dry in the sun. My thoughts go back recalling the two different teams from the USA that partnered with Chiyembekezo and physically took part in building the kilns. I’m so thankful for those who have financially given to make this project a reality. It’s been a long and muddy journey.

Africa has a way of captivating our hearts. Its rugged bush, untamed wild-life and open savanna almost have a romantic quality that filters through every experience and moment. But behind the novelty of its people and diverse culture, there’s a darkness that lies just beneath the surface. 

It’s important to have a vision and to identify what opportunities the future holds. This is true whether we’re talking about leading a growing corporation, church or mission station. But simply having a vision is not enough if it doesn’t inspire and motivate people to action.