Our recent Resurrection Sunday sunrise service at Evergreen Farm was one of those moments in worship that stay with you after the service ends. The weather forecast had warned us the night before: heavy rain, hard rain, all Sunday morning. Naturally, we began asking practical questions. How do we continue with a sunrise service without everyone getting soaked and freezing?

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.