See, I am doing a new thing! Those words from Isaiah 43:19 have been replaying in my mind lately. As I think about my upcoming summer in Belgium, I recognize how different this opportunity is from anything else I've ever done. How exciting! And it's also a reminder that I'm completely relying on God to accomplish His purposes throughout my time there. I am doing all I can to prepare—studying about Is1am, learning more French, praying for our team and for those we will meet and serve, and so on. But I must admit that I do not feel particularly equipped for this assignment. I'm simply trusting in the One who called me to this "new thing" and I'm asking Him to work through me to accomplish more than I ever could my own! I know that God is going to use this summer to grow my faith and take me even deeper and further with Him.

 Our Vision: Our vision is to ignite a disciple-making/church-planting movement among refugees, the Mus1im community, and native Europeans in Brussels that spreads throughout all of Europe and back into the Middle East bringing transformation of hearts and society.

 The role of my team will be to build relationships within those three groups mentioned above. We'll be active in community outreach, assessing needs, partnering with other organizations, starting Bible studies, and facilitating Impact Trips (teams coming to serve in Brussels for 2-3 weeks throughout the summer). Thank you for your prayers that God will draw men and women to Himself and into a deeper relationship with Him.

 Support Update: Thanks to the support of many of you, I only lack $1,075 to be fully funded for my summer in Belgium. If you feel led to help with this remaining amount, click here. And again, thank you to all who have committed to being a part of our team through your giving and prayers! We couldn't do this without you!
"The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow."
Psalm 146:9

Prayer requests:
  • Pray for unity and encouragement among the long-term team members
  • Pray for salvations within the refugee community and for our discipleship ministry
  • Pray for the Belgians to encounter the living God and for an increase in local believers

 Your gift to ACC is tax deductible. Donations are solicited with the understanding that ACC has complete discretion and control over all donated funds. In practice, ACC implements donor instruction wherever possible. If for any reason I am unable to go on this trip, funds raised will be used to meet the team’s needs.

33 days! That's how many days until I fly to Europe for the summer. In barely over one month I will be saying goodbye to these beautiful hills of Tennessee and jetting off to a new season with the Lord. 

 Several of you have been in contact with me after the terrible attacks in Brussels three weeks ago. We are still continuing as planned, though our leadership team has been wise to take time to regroup, wait, and pray as they seek God's guidance for our ministry in Belgium. They have been in close communication with the ministry partners on the ground as they work out the details for our arrival and time there. A few of them were actually in Brussels just days before the attacks. During that trip they were incredibly encouraged to see how Jesus is working in the city among refugees and also in the Mu$1im community and in the lives of the native Europeans. Our team will be entering Brussels at an exciting time to be able to join up with what God is already doing there. 

I'm excited to report that well over 50% of my support has already been raised for this trip. I currently need $2,400 to be fully funded for my three months in Belgium. If you feel led to contribute financially to my trip, click here to give securely online. A HUGE thanks to all of you who have already donated. I am so humbled by the opportunity to serve God in Brussels this summer. And I'm thrilled that so many of you have joined our team through your prayers and giving! I look forward to sharing stories with you soon!
"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."
Nahum 1:7

 Prayer requests:
  • Pray for our team as each one of us prepares ourselves spiritually and practically
  • Pray for an opening for the gospel among the refugee community and others
  • Pray for our leadership team and ministry partners as they plan for our arrival
"Prayer doesn't fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work."
-Oswald Chambers

 Your gift to ACC is tax deductible. Donations are solicited with the understanding that ACC has complete discretion and control over all donated funds. In practice, ACC implements donor instruction wherever possible. If for any reason I am unable to go on this trip, funds raised will be used to meet the team’s needs.
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In 2005 God asked me to surrender my life to His plans and purpose. Everything changed. From Mexico to New Orleans to Namibia to Haiti it's been one incredible adventure with the Lord after another. This blog is a piece of that journey.

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