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I’ve finally made it to Durban! Kassie and I began our travels early early Tuesday morning May 25th and we got to Durban Wednesday night around 8:00pm local time or 2:00pm EST.
We have been busy right from the start! This morning, in a couple minutes actually, we are heading to church. Since I don’t have time to share all the details I’ll definitely come back with another post.
Just wanted to let everyone know we are here, safe and busy! Oh, also wanted to let you know the internet only …

I’m moving to Durban in less than a week! How crazy is that! Time has flown by. I remember sitting in my missions pastor’s office talking about Durban for the first time over eight months ago but what seems like just yesterday.
My mind was spinning with the possibility of me serving as an international missionary building a campus of The Life Church in Durban. The idea had just begun taking shape and here I am eight months later about to leave. I sometimes can’t believe that I get the opportunity …

It’s currently less than two weeks before I move to South Africa.
Let’s look back for a second to somewhere around 45 days ago. Actually, make it 60 days from D-day.
That would make it a Wednesday.
Okay, now that you have somewhat of a time frame and a feel for the day, let me tell you a story.
I was driving to work one early Wednesday morning. I love my drive to work because I take back roads that provide me with curvy roads, green woods and almost no stoplights. The type that …

Where do I start? Time has been flying by and so much has been happening in these last couple of months.
I forgot to tell you guys that I had a garage sale awhile back! I had been spring-cleaning my house and realized I had more things than I thought. If this was the case with me, I was sure other people had the same predicament. Two of my friends encouraged me to hold a garage sale fundraiser. They were even so gracious as to help host it!
I didn’t really know …

Last time I showed you pictures of the main level for The Life Church of Durban. This next picture was taken upstairs of the Next Generation ministries space:

The church campus needs renovation in order to hold services and that includes the space for the children’s ministry. Guys from the Friday night Bible Study and friends from another church helped paint some of the rooms. There is more work to be done so I know I’ll get my fair share! It is so exciting thinking about all the details that are …

The Life Church of Durban has a home!
Not long ago, we leased a building for the location of the Durban church. It’s a very exciting time! In six weeks I’ll finally be able to see it for myself. For now, I’ll be relaying information from Greg and Kristin Evans the church planters in Durban. A recent blog post from Kristin describes the details of the campus location…

We started renovations in new (old) building that will be The Life Church of Durban! The address is 30 Cato Street, Durban, South Africa …

Sorry to be away for so long! My days seem to keep getting shorter and shorter! Not necessarily a bad thing, but busy nonetheless.
There has been so much going on I don’t even know where to start. I guess I’m just going to hit the highlights that include pictures.
A few weeks ago, our church hosted Priscilla Shirer who is an amazing speaker. She preached at every service in Cordova and even in Collierville! That’s 5 services! Every time I hear her speak, she has an amazing message. I would definitely …

Every year our church hosts a conference called Make Room. It’s an amazing, jammed packed weekend of strategic principles and resources for building your local church. We go all out to host pastors, leaders and church staff to provide them with anything and everything to help their church succeed. There are so many great elements to the conference – it’s hard to not be involved in everything.
Last year Greg and Kristin Evans came for a short trip to the States during this conference. This year Greg is in town. It …

As of right now, there are 93 days left til I move to Durban, South Africa. Yes, that’s crazy. The time is going faster and faster. Each day makes a distinct difference!
This past weekend was actually the 100 day mark. It was a fun and celebratory time! Kassie and I kept passing each other at church and yelling “100 days!!” Including sharing the time line with everyone else we passed!
On Saturday I had pictures taken in order to use for my website, letters, postcards etc. Kelly Mayberry was the fabulous …

The Life Church just launched it’s new campus location in Collierville, TN this past Sunday! The Collierville campus had been meeting at the local YMCA but just a few weeks ago we purchased a building to become the permanent home. Since acquiring the building, it’s been a busy time of renovation, decorating and cleaning. This past weekend was the much anticipated launch!
It was a complete honor to be able to serve at the Collierville campus this past weekend. I had actually never served in Collierville before and was so excited …