Chi Alpha Campus Missions USA held its conference for campus missionaries from July 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona. Jerry Gibson, missionary colleague and International Media Ministries (IMM) director encouraged me to attend the CMC just before I left France to return to the USA for my year of itineration. Little did I know that I would have such a grand opportunity to reconnect with students and campus pastors, some of whom had brought teams to work with me in France. I also got to display the Jesus.net banner at the IMM booth.

One evening I had dinner with my brother, Mark and his wife, Ann, who live not far from Phoenix. It was a delightful way to kick off my year in the USA. It was wonderful to be surrounded by missionary colleagues, passionate to reach the university students of the USA and all over the world.

Saturday, July 24 was like Christmas for us missionaries at the Potomac Park Camp. We were hosted by our Women's Ministries. The day started with worship and presentations by each one of the missionaries. It was a delight to share what God is doing in France.

At lunch, each one of us missionaries visited with the ladies and we got to know one another. In the afternoon session, we worshiped together again and then heard the preaching of the Word by Stephanie Chappell of Potomac District Chi Alpha Campus Ministries.

Lunch with the Ladies

We were blessed by the prayers of each one of the ladies as we processed through a pathway of prayer bordered by them on either side.

The highlight of the day came as Linda Webb, WM president, invited us to go and 'shop' in the Dorcas House. What gratitude  we felt as each one of us were overwhelmed by the generosity of the women of our Potomac District. Truly our women are blessed as they give for missions.

Over a year and a half ago, Yuko came to visit me in Paris, France! We first met in December 2004 at the Global Student Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina! I recently had the chance to meet up with her again as she attended a conference in Washington, D.C., no longer as a student but as a visiting professor. We keep in touch via Facebook.

My relationship with Yuko is just one example of how the world has truly become a small place as we can communicate globally and make appointments to see one another whenever our paths may cross

I am involved in global evangelism and discipleship! The ministry of Jesus.net is a global ministry that originated in France. What a privilege to be collaborating with a team of missionaries from all over the world using the Internet as a platform to communicate the Gospel everywhere. You will learn more when you invite me to visit. I look forward to being with you.