Another Pastor Another Mistress
My heart sank. No, please, Lord, not another one. Not another minister of the Gospel who surrendered his call to run off with a mistress. He had such a great thing going. He and what he said was "the love of his life" were so happy together. Content. Fulfilled. And their love for each other was producing so much good in their family and circle of friends. When the two of them were together and...
Simplicity
The Antidote to Our Self-Made Chaos EDITOR'S NOTE: The writer of this article, Josh Havens, lives in the Springfield, MO area with his wife and three sons. His passion for discipleship, coaching, and solving puzzles keeps him engaged in deep conversations. Learning to walk in God’s grace is his greatest joy and challenge. He’s a software developer by vocation, leading a team that currently develops educational software services for several government departments of education around...
I Am A Recovering Missionary
Editor’s Note: As spring turned to summer this year, we outlined a series of six stories from the experiences of our founder-director, who, along with his wife and two daughters, was privileged to serve two decades as a missionary in Europe. With this final installment, we conclude our series by going back to the beginning of their story, their call, and move to France. What sets this story apart from the previous five is that...
Redeemed
When Suicide Became Salvation in Belgium Editor’s Note: This is Part Five in Journey’s summer series, “Stories From the World of Missions.” Every two weeks this summer, we publish an article recounting a story from the experiences of our founder-director who was privileged to serve two decades as a missionary in Europe. We hope you will continue to join us here for a summer of rejoicing at the works of our great God. This story...
Smuggling the Scriptures in Asia
Editor’s Note: This is Part Four in Journey’s summer series, “Stories From the World of Missions.” Every two weeks this summer, we publish an article recounting a story from the experiences of our founder-director who was privileged to serve two decades as a missionary in Europe. We hope you will join us here for a summer of rejoicing at the works of our great God. This story looks back at an incredible journey that helped deliver...
When God Broke Into a Brussels Prison
Editor’s Note: This is Part Three in Journey’s summer series, “Stories From the World of Missions.” Every two weeks this summer, we publish an article recounting a story from the experiences of our founder-director who was privileged to serve two decades as a missionary in Europe. We hope you will join us here for a summer of rejoicing at the works of our great God. This story looks back at a gloomy night in Brussels,...
A Stone Chapel in Brussels. 3 Muslim Women. And God
Editor's Note: This is Part Two in Journey's summer series, “Stories From the World of Missions.” Every two weeks this summer, we will publish an article recounting a story from the experiences of our founder-director who was privileged to serve two decades as a missionary in Europe. We hope you will join us here for a summer of rejoicing at the works of our great God. This story focuses on a miraculous encounter between God...
WHEN GOD BEGAN A NEW THING IN UKRAINE
EDITOR'S NOTE: Beginning with this post, Journey begins a summer series, "Stories From the World of Missions." Every two weeks this summer, we will publish an article recounting a story from the experiences of our founder-director who was privileged to serve two decades as a missionary in Europe. We hope you will join us here for a summer of rejoicing at the works of our great God. In 1992, I was privileged to help launch...
Lost In The Ministry
I am a pastoral coach. For over ten years, I have invested my life in walking with young pastors across America and overseas. In general, I love what I do and consider it the greatest privilege and joy of my more than four decades in ministry as a pastor and missionary. However, like any pastor or missionary, there are aspects of my ministry that are difficult. Painfully so. “I have said these things to you,...© [2015] — Journey Pastoral Coaching