David and I first met in 1997 as interns with the now defunct ministry Teen Mania. We became good friends, and, when the year ended, we both joined Bibleway Ministries in Hong Kong. Our six-month stint included leading teams from around the world into China, smuggling thousands of Bibles...
As a pastor’s daughter, I spent most of my childhood in compliant obedience, participating in all the church activities. When I was in high school, my Dad planted a Vietnamese church in Alameda. On the weekends, we would go to downtown Oakland and do outreach events and pass out...
A few weeks ago, I was catching up with a client in my headhunting business that I have known for many years. He was frustrated with his current role. Since his skill set fell outside my core focus, I held little hope that I could help as effectively and efficiently as he desired. That...
The River is kicking off a year-long series on its value of commission. In a passage often referred to as “The Great Commission,” Jesus said to his disciples: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...