“Looking backwards over my life, it’s cool to see how God has used all those experiences to prepare me for this role.”

“Kind of being more an outside observer to what’s going on in the churches just increased my burden and desire to encourage pastors, and to pray for them, and be an advocate for them with their church members.”

“So, we kind of had a yard sale in Africa and got rid of a lot of stuff… And we did intend to crate some stuff back, but I have no idea to this day where a lot of that stuff went. Yeah, it’s probably in some Congolese government official’s house, I would imagine.”

“In that transitional moment, (I think it would apply to all my transitional moments) God really impressed upon me my identity does not change based on my geography or my pay stub. But my identity is secure in Him. And so, even though I was no longer a missionary serving overseas, I still am a missionary serving in my own neighborhood and wherever I go on a day-to-day basis.”

“So, it’s just focusing on faithfulness to the Lord to do the next thing in front of you that He’s got for you.”

“I think the church, at its best, is always innovating and adapting: Not changing our message, but always evaluating our methods…”

“I think sometimes, especially as Christian leaders, one of the constant threats to us is self-assuredness, or self-confidence… and we can lose our trust and our desperation for Jesus, in the midst of that.”