As I turn the page on another quarter of ministry with International Ministries, I am reminded of a simple everyday experience: changing the calendar. The page we leave behind tells a story of Gods faithfulness. The page before us invites us to step forward in faith and anticipation.

This past quarter has been filled with opportunities to invest in theological education, leadership development, and spiritual formation across diverse contexts. When I began serving as a Global Theological Educator on January 2025, I set a long-term goal of helping to mentor and train 100 emerging theological leaders in collaboration with ministry partners around the world.

As the anticipation builds for my upcoming commissioning service, the enthusiasm and support from friends, family, and faith communities have been overwhelming. Among the many expressions of interest was a simple yet powerful question: “Where is the link, so that I can support you in God’s mission?”

Adalia Gutierrez-Lee
December 18, 2023
Mourns the Passing of Global Servant Rev. Madeline Flores-López

The Holy Week reminds us of the price of our salvation but it also encourages us on our faith and ministry journeys. We are reminded that our salvation was possible because Christ paid for it with his life in order to satisfy God’s requirement for our freedom. We are encouraged that life and ministry are rewarding when we live in obedience to God, just as Christ demonstrated this in his relationship with God. As a global servant waiting to be assigned, I find myself in that in-between space and what some call the liminal space.