Joe Kamphuis

Thank you Case.  We are not sure what will happen at this point either.  The impetus is on us to make this thing work.   We need to remember that we are all in this together and work to see God's kingdom advance as we each play our particular part in the one mission of God.  Again we very much appreciate you and pray God's blessing on you, your family, and the ministry to which He has called you.   Thanks again for your partnership in the gospel over many years.  

Thank you for your comments, Steve.  I agree, North American churches are developing more of a missional focus, however I do not believe that a missional focus in North America should occur to the detriment of missions in and with the majority world.  If anything this should spur us onto a view of our role in global missions (local, regional, cross-cultural, and worldwide).  I pray that is what will happen as God's people are reawakened to prioritize Jesus' great commission from Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15.

As an agency, we also need to emphasize that partnership in the gospel is not limited to financial partnership, but also includes prayer and service.  In fact, CRWM has increased its number of volunteer missionaries over the last few years by more than 100%!  God is good.