Compassion and Missions: a match made in heaven

 When compassion is integral to our mission, people see a disarming glimpse of a loving, present, seeking God. Dr Beth Grant

Last week, I had the privilege of attending this year's AGWM Compassion Forum in Springfield, MO. My heart is bursting and my mind is still processing all the pertinent information shared and relevant topics discussed. 

AGWM's Compassion Link hosts a variety resources like online journals, webcasts, and weblinks to give a theological basis for the integration of compassion ministries in our mission and best practice principles. Check it out!

Of course, I also enjoyed the added bonus of seeing my kids and eating a great dinner at That Lebanese Place :)

As the director of this Fellowship's overseas efforts, I want the world to know that the reason we do these [acts of compassion] is because Jesus Christ did them. The reason we love people is because Jesus Christ loved them. We have no other motive than that. 

J. Philip Hogan, former Executive Director of AGWM

Sunday morning, I and a host of other missionaries celebrated missions at Fort Wayne First Assembly. Then Stuart and I attended a small group last evening to share about Motivation, Ministry, and God's Challenge to Mission. Tonight we will be a part of a Missions Team Dinner for anyone interested in learning more about ... well you know ... missions teams.

While I attended Fort Wayne First Assembly yesterday morning, Stuart traveled to New Life Assembly of God  in South Bend to minister with Pastor Ron and Kristy Gorsuch. 

Thank you, New Life, for your support!

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