On a recent mission to the Amazon River basin of Brazil we were introduced to Rumplecacique (in Portuguese), otherwise known as the “weaver bird.” Although I’m no ornithologist (I’m a Baptist ;-)), I have to say that I developed an unusual empathy for the male of this particular species. In …
It Matters To This One
It Matters To This One is JMI’s initiative to raise money for camp this summer in Moldova. As many of you know, Moldova is the poorest country in the former Soviet Union, and Moldova’s orphans are at high risk for human trafficking and suicide. JMI has stepped in to make a difference in the lives of these orphans …
When Love Demands A “Beloved”
I did something this week I may live to regret…I sponsored a Moldovan orphan! Anyone who knows me is already a little shocked by now, and perhaps a little more than disappointed. After all, I’m that guy who has had his life turned inside out by those kids and uses …
Making Justice Personal
“The Nazis came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. …
JMI Goes Country!
Hey Buckaroos! JMI was recently honored to be the beneficiary of $1,005 raised from a Barrel Race Rodeo put on by Cross Creek Cowboy Church in Vale, North Carolina. Better yet, Pastor Alan Davis has promised to make this an annual event on our behalf! Cross Creek is a mission …
For The Love Of Orphans And Harleys!
JMI is ecstatic and proud to announce an amazing new corporate partnership with F.A.I.T.H Riders that will help us change the futures of hundreds of orphaned and abandoned children in Moldova. F.A.I.T.H Riders is a Christian ministry for motorcycle enthusiasts who want to fold their love for Jesus into their …
F.A.I.T.H. Riders Partnership
Partnering with JMI will be one of the greatest, if not the greatest, ministry opportunity F.A.I.T.H. Riders has ever had. With God’s prompting my wife Michele and I traveled to Moldova this past December. The only sure thing about the trip Michele and I knew was that God said go! Everything …
Brazil Mission Trip, Informational Meeting
Brazil Interest Meeting This Sunday, February 12 at 12:30pm in the Warehouse conference room. Sunday, February 12 at 12:30pm in the conference room. This trip is unlike any other JMI provides. The indigenous people we have the privilege of ministering to live in small, simple villages along the banks of …
Late-Breaking Moldova Summer Camp News!
Newsletter: LATE-BREAKING MOLDOVA SUMMER CAMP NEWS! For those of you who couldn’t make our informational meeting this Sunday (and even for those of you who did), here is the most up to date “skinny” on our planning to impact the lives of the fatherless in Moldova!: You have two weeks …
Christmas in Moldova
PLAYING FATHER CHRISTMAS IN MOLDOVA: What I’ve Learned About God It’s Friday in Moldova and I’m suiting up in anticipation of making my surprise appearance to a room full of orphans in Falesti. My first experience as a European Santa imposter came on Thursday when our mission team visited the …