“Preach the word, be prepared in time and out of time.” (2 Timothy 4: 2a) In time and out of time… That has been the word that comes to mind as the rivers in the Amazon reopened and we had the opportunity to lead 4 Brazilian teams to serve 8 different …
Join us in Praying for our Teams
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20 Pray for Mission Trip Season Here at JMI we are in the midst of our mission trip season. Many teams have already traveled and served in the Amazon and Moldova over the last couple …
Why We Need A Resurrection by Kelly Minter
Easter has come and gone. The hams, chocolate bunnies, and deviled eggs have been consumed and enjoyed, and the colorful Easter dresses and plaid bow ties have been hung on the hangers and tucked in drawers. But the resurrection of Jesus Christ will not, and cannot, be shelved until next …
Let Love Lead With Yes!
“You cannot start seeing or understanding anything if you start with “No.” Those are the words of Franciscan friar, Richard Rohr; words that have the ring of truth in my life. Evidently Paul felt it too, because in 2 Cor. 1:18-20, he says, “But as surely as God is faithful, …
Celebrating Girls Everywhere
Celebrating Girls Everywhere Today we stand and raise our voices for the ‘International Day Of The Girl’ as we work tirelessly to prevent human trafficking, provide education, food and support to the many girls we work with in Moldova and the Amazon. We are so thankful for the hundreds of girls …
Sava’s Story
It was our last night in Moldova. After an amazing week of running two camps for precious orphaned and vulnerable children in the village of Carpineni, we gathered at the Grace House for a wonderful dinner with our Transitional Living kids in the capital city of Chisinau. The Grace House was our …
The God of the Rain
“If your God is so real, why isn’t he providing the rain?”It was a fair question, asked with more than a little frustration and skepticism. To be honest, I’ve never had to think much about rainfall – I’ve always had food when I’ve needed it. I don’t know what …
Bringing Healing and Hope to The Amazon
The Amazon jungle is rich in nature and many people use plants to help treat medical conditions, but sadly it is not always enough. When it comes to the realities of healthcare, there is not a hospital or doctor in sight. Treating a common health problem can be easy for …
A Big Fish Story 🐟
A few weeks ago, author and speaker Kelly Minter returned from our 7th Annual Jungle Pastors’ Conference on the Amazon River. Below is an excerpt from her blog on one of the amazing stories she experienced while among the faithful men and women God has called to serve the people of the …
The One Who Sees
By: Leanne Horgan I have been going to Moldova for nearly 10 years. I am a sponsor of several children there through JMI and I recently had the opportunity to go on a trip with JMI’s Executive Director. I thought it was going to be primarily a house hunting trip to …