In about three weeks I head to Zambia. I’ll be spending two weeks there working with Pastor George Palo of Harvest City Church. I’ve known George for about a year now and I’m really excited to see his country and see in person all the people and stories that he’s shared.
One of the things that [...]
As I stated recently, I am reading the book African Friends and Money Matters in preparation for my trip to Zambia. This book is broken up into 90 general observations about the differences between African and Western cultures. The author appropriately states that these are general observations and, like in any culture, there [...]
Since I am heading to Zambia in June this year I’ve been trying to do some reading and education about the challenge of westerners living and working in Africa. This challenge was made clear to my by my dad who spend about 10 years serving in sub-Saharan Africa as a representative of larger worldwide [...]
Some Facts About Zambia:
64% of the population living on $1 or less a day,
Unemployment rates hover at more than seventy percent
30,000 children being born HIV-positive each year
Of the population of 11 million, almost 10% or orphaned street kids.
The price of being peace makers
I was shocked to hear that Zambia is one of the [...]
After a few weeks of praying and processing, I’ve accepted the invitation to head to Zambia, Africa to spend two weeks working with my good friend George Palo (a pastor from Ndola, Zambia).
George will be leading me and two other pastors as we visit his country and meet and encourage the pastors there [...]
Tuesday, June 17
Arrival and rest
Evening tour of Lusaka (prayer for the Street Kids)
Wednesday, June 18
Speaking at Lusaka Leadership Conference - 4-hour bus ride to Livingstone in the evening
Thursday, June 19
Speaking at Livingstone Leadership Conference
Late afternoon tour of Victoria Falls
4-hour bus ride to Lusaka in the evening
Friday, June 20
Flight to Ndola (or 4-hour bus ride)
Evening of [...]