Entries Categorized as 'Africa'

Things I couldn’t tweet from Burkina Faso

Date February 6, 2010

Internet access was not as easy this time around in Burkina Faso. That meant less tweets. I take lots of notes on these trips, so if I could tweet as often as I do in the US here are some things I would have shared.
Meeting my Compassion Child was an amazing experience. I can’t imagine [...]

Time For Some Execution

Date January 26, 2010

A couple of years ago I came to West Africa for the first time. Pastor Brian Bloye and the elders at West Ridge Church had said that it is time for our church to play a role in God’s work on this continent. Through a family connection of a missionary on the field we ended [...]

Merry Christmas, Now Get Out

Date December 21, 2009

A few weeks ago I wrote an announcement to try and draw attention to the Global Trips we are planning at West Ridge. In tongue and cheek fashion I gave a recommendation that you send your spouse oversees as a way of saving your marriage. Evidently, I was right on as several of you have [...]

It’s Time You Meet Pete

Date October 21, 2009

A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to meet a Missionary in Burkina Faso by the name of Pete Brokopp. God has given this man a ton of influence in this West African country. He has opened several doors for our ministry there.
This Sunday he will be at West Ridge Church during our [...]