First Team Meeting

The team met for the first time Tuesday night. We spent about 3 hours discussing the Afghan culture, our tentative trip itinerary, and got to know each other a little bit. Expedited passports all came in on time and we have all submitted our visa applications.

I am honored to be a part of this team. There is a ton of leadership experience from all walks of life, and the spirit in the room was a sincere interest in the people of Afghanistan. I saw zero selfishness and everyone seemed eager to do this trip incredibly well and with a desire to honor God with every activity. There is still a ton to accomplish in the meantime, but we are now one step closer to making this a reality. Very excited!

I plan to assemble three teams for support. One, a prayer team committed to praying over the team, our families and most importantly, the people of Afghanistan. Two, a support team for my wife and children while I am gone. This is more practical and light hearted and a great way to free up my family to enjoy the 11 days on their own. It can be as simple as inviting one or some of our kids over to play or hanging with Jan over coffee so she can enjoy some adult conversation. Three, a financial support team to contribute 100% tax deductible funds to FCC on my behalf. My deadline to fund the trip is the end of February, just around the corner.

If you feel led to support this trip in any of the above mentioned ways, feel free to contact me directly, via email or phone. I would love to share my personal insight on why I am going, how you can specifically help and the impact it will make. This is not just about financial giving. I have already been overwhelmed by the support of my friends and family, whether verbal encouragement, offers to watch the kids and inquiries to learn more about the trip.