Heading to Zimbabwe–Postponed
I was supposed to be heading to Zimbabwe at the end of March to reconnect with a pastor who I worked with in 2014. I was also going to be meeting with leaders at Africa University to plan a Christian
Summer 2020 Haiti Trip
Our most recent Haiti Trip was a wonderful experience in Yvon. We led conferences for men, women, and youth. At the end of these events, the attendees were given rice/beans or another gin. We saw great progress on the school
Concerts of Prayer and Worship
A God-given vision and dream will bear fruit when we are obedient to follow the Holy Spirit’s leadership. I am enlivened and encouraged with the Concert of Prayer and Worship experience in Albion and Carmi. I know people truly felt
Altar or Alter?
I must admit that I tend to discover typographical errors in church bulletins, church outdoor signs and on websites. I will admit these errors are also found here in the Adventure Journal and in my own personal writings and sermons.
Help Us Make a Difference
I want to make a difference. I am not sure how much more succinct and boldly I can make that statement. I want to make a difference in the world and I know that I have in my heart the
Ten Years
Ten years ago, my family and I loaded up the truck and moved from Troy to Waterloo where I would be appointed part time as the pastor of Real Life United Methodist Church and part time as the Lead Evangelist
Hold Me
Our family has been intentionally taking a walk each night for health and wellness issues and to encourage our children to stay active. Sarafina enjoys these walks and she calls them “Short Walk,” which consists of walking in our neighborhood
How You Can Help
As we come to the end of the first half of 2018, I am grateful for the contributors who have supported this ministry thus far this year. As we enter the summer months, we have a great need for continued
Celebration Banquet
We would love to see you on August 18, 2018 at 6pm at the West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois (4212 Broadway Ave.). We will celebrate the past year’s ministry opportunities and Matt will share with
Prayer Ministry
We have a group of people who receive a prayer email from us each week. Included in this prayer email are prayer requests that have been shared with us along with prayer requests for the ministry. If you would like