My recent time in Maine was filled with meaningful moments and gracious hospitality. My first speaking engagement was with Pastor Gary York and the wonderful congregation at Riverside Baptist Church. …

Generosity, determination, smart people, hard work, God’s providence and timing – brought light and sight to the Baptist hospital in Bandunduville. The dream to build a proper surgery and maternity …

The Gospel is Good News for All Creation The celebration of Earth Day offers an opportunity to recognize that creation care—also called earthkeeping—has always been integral to International Ministries’ participation …

This month, I turned 50—and somehow, that number feels more like a gift than a milestone. Even more meaningful, this was my 20th birthday with Larry. Twenty years of laughter, …

In this newsletter: Girls’Clubs in Cuba A personal update Cuba: Faith, Resilience, and Hope in Difficult Times In October 2025, I traveled to Cuba for the first time. When I …

Our church family in Florence is made up of people from many different countries and cultures. About half come from Italy, and the other half from different parts of Europe, …