ON THE ROAD: Rev. Robert Jeyaraj

This past Tuesday, Linda and I had lunch at Little Tokyo in Springfield, Missouri with Missionary David Grant, director of Project Rescue and North India’s Assemblies of God General Superintendent, Rev. Robert Jeyaraj.

We were happy to learn he’s a fellow Southeastern University alumnus and all his children have attended AG colleges. Linda has been very impressed with his daughter, who recently completed her Masters of Organizational Leadership at Evangel University, preparing to return to India in missions.

Pastor Jeyaraj said that approximately 100 ministers from India are slated to attend the Assemblies of God 100 Centennial Celebration this August in Springfield Missouri.

Love our AG family!

ON THE ROAD: Meet Ryan Moore

“During lunch with a missionary is where I received my call to be a builder. Little did I know, this was an ancient calling with a rich history. The missionary I was at lunch with grew up overseas as a missionary kid and watched his parents face the challenge of construction; these stories sparked my call to build.” —Ryan Moore, Builders International

The Assemblies of God is blessed with so many young leaders and visionaries. I had the opportunity to have lunch with one of them today—Ryan Moore, director of Builders International. Builders International/MAPS Construction is a construction ministry of AG World Missions that sends out approximately 300 construction teams every year. Ryan, along with wife Laci, are committed to expanding the kingdom of God brick by brick. You’ll want to check out their website here to learn more about them and this incredible ministry. 

ON THE ROAD: SEBC Class of ’70s Together Again

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On my way back from #Vienna14 I met up with Linda in Atlanta to catch up with our old Southeastern #SEBC (Lakeland, Florida) friends at our 1970s class reunion. We managed to leave our bell bottoms, gold chains and big hair at … Continue reading →

ON THE ROAD: Saying Goodbye to Vienna

It’s hard to believe that today wrapped final day of #Vienna14 International Fine Arts to the Nations outreach. This time has flown by and it’s time to head home. Then I’ll have about two weeks before I venture off with the team again to take Fine Arts to Bogotá, Colombia.

It was a joy to be ministering side-by-side with students like Mitchell who are passionate about sharing their faith. This is the same passion that God ignited in my heart so many years ago when I followed God’s call to the mission field. I know these students’ lives will be changed forever because of the outreach they’ve had opportunity to participate in this past week and a half.

I can’t brag enough about our great team (on the right half of the above photo). I’m very proud of all our students and leaders . We have accomplished so much this past week.

Two of the college-aged team members are even talking about returning to assist Vienna Christian Center as short term volunteers.

I was so impressed by our #Vienna14 Human Video team as they took to the streets with their presentations. They really created a buzz with the crowds that gathered.

Here is our group sharing the gospel in the shadow of the cross.

I know that these students have helped our brothers and sisters in Vienna gain confidence in deploying their gifts in ministry. Lives have been changed, and the impact will continue as these students reach their city for Jesus Christ long after we have headed home.

In this video clip you can see the Vienna Christian Center youth choir warming up. There are even greater testimonies yet to come from these world-changers.

I couldn’t have asked for better leaders. Here is veteran team leader Holly Davis sharing Jesus one on one in the streets of the city.

I have to admit I’m going to miss these special trips and these special Jesus kids—especially the really long dinner tables.

It’s difficult to say goodbye to Vienna…

But the journey home begins…

Linda and I so thankful for your continued financial and prayer support of our ministry that has allowed me to journey with these students to see them connect with the Great Commission, especially as we wrap this summer of outreach.

Counting down 15 days to Colombia…

Hopefully I should recover from jet lag by then.

Blessings! -Jim

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ON THE ROAD: Reaching Vienna

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Here are some more photo highlights from #Vienna14. There is so much going on it’s really hard to capture it all. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram or friend me on Facebook for the latest video clips and photos … Continue reading →

On the Road: Building on the Legacy

For those of you who are parents and grandparents, you know the beauty of history—seeing the call of God passed down from generation to generation. Recently, Linda and I were blessed to spend our vacation with 7 of our 10 grandchildren pictured above— Stella & Liza Wellborn, Ellie, Aubrey & Sydney Marcelo and Simon & Isaac Wellborn. We were able to visit Westview Assembly of God in Opp, Alabama. It’s where my dad pastored and the town in which I grew up.

Even in those early years as my parents pastored, then later as appointed AG U.S. missionaries to Bethel, Alaska, I see how God was shaping the call He placed on my life. That followed me through my college years at Southeastern, where I met Linda.

For Linda and me, it’s been a privilege to see that legacy unfold in the lives of our three children, and countless “adopted” children that I have had the privilege of leading on their first and subsequent overseas missions experiences.

We are so thankful to have a part in sharing this legacy of reaching the world with Jesus’ love with these little ones who are very close to our hearts as well as the heart of God.

On June 12, just a little over a week and a half, I will have another opportunity to connect students with the legacy of missions on an AIM/Fine Arts trip to Vienna, Austria. We will be coming alongside missionaries Larry and Melinda Henderson and Tony and Anna Gryskiewicz of the Vienna International Church to equip students to utilize the arts to reach their communities.

It is a privilege to be able to help support and encourage these young lives as they pursue the calling that God has on their life to reach this lost world for Him!

I want to take this time to express gratitude to you our faithful supporters. Without your prayers and giving, throughout this journey, these moments would not have been possible. Thank you for partnering with us to pass this legacy to the generations to come!

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On the Road: Dave and Carol Ellis

What a privilege to work side-by-side with folks like Dave and Carol Ellis, Regional Directors for Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to this new assignment they served as the Area Directors of South America’s southern cone and were great stand-in grandparents for our missionary kid, grandkids in Argentina.

On the Road: Ohio Ministry Network Conference

I was excited to be able to spend some time this past week with these Ohio missionaries at 2014 Ohio Ministry Network Conference Missions Lunch.