In November 2025, we celebrated a beautiful milestone as Jeff and Malen were officially commissioned and ordained as Evergreen missionaries. Tribes gathered. Our Philippines core team stood together. Friends from the United States joined in worship.

Some people imagine missions as a spiritual adventure — a chance to travel, experience culture, and do ministry while enjoying beautiful places. But the reality is far different. To me, missions feels less like boarding a comfortable tour bus and more like riding in an ambulance. It is a rescue mission.

The unreached are often found in places that are inconvenient, uncomfortable, and sometimes even unsafe. We face difficulties, delays, spiritual resistance, exhaustion, and at times real danger. These are not rare experiences—they are common companions on the road of missions.