The Three Amigos Solve World Poverty

Yesterday I had the pleasure of having lunch with about 30 or so people at The Locker Room and hearing Peter Greer speak.  He's the president of the microfinance non-profit HOPE International, and author of the book "The Poor Will Be Glad: Joining the Revolution to Lift the World Out of Poverty."

There is one thing especially that Peter said that really hit home with me about their approach to ending poverty, and I think he stole it from Steve Martin and this scene from "The Three Amigos":

The residents of the town then use their great talent, sewing, to

Giant Trolls and The Week Before Your Mission Trip

Photo: Frighttime Prod.

Have you ever noticed that the week or two before your mission trip is generally terrible?  Everything that can go wrong does- you get sick, your kids get in more trouble than usual and somehow its the worst time ever to miss work.  Have you ever wondered why?

Trolls.  Big, giant, hairy trolls.

The play "Wynter's Kiss" by Scott Crain of Oracle Productions fame tells the Narnian-esque story of Sir Galen Wynter, an old knight, who, along with a few followers, goes on a quest to find the cure to save his daughter from

Questions

-Does The Word 'Missionary' Only Apply People Who Pack Up And Move To Africa? (they are rock stars, by the way, for doing that.)

-Can You Have A Day Job And Still Be A Missionary?

-Can You Have A Missionary Mindset Wherever You Are And Whatever You Do?

-If You Were On A Mission Trip, What Would Be The First Thing You'd Think About When You Woke Up?

-What Small Things Could You Do To Start To Think And Act Like A Missionary With A Day Job?

My Story of Discovering The Missionary With A Day Job

So where did this "Missionary With A Day Job" idea first come from?  In Biblical terms, it was probably Paul, who made tents to support his missionary habit.  But that's not the story that made it hit home for me.

At 22, I'd just graduated from college, left my home state of Indiana and traveled to Nashville, aka "Music City", to get into the music business- not as a singer, but on the booking agency side of things, at the famed William Morris Agency.

Quick Tip: Meetings

What's a easy way to start as a Missionary With A Day Job?

At your next meeting, one by one, look around the conference table and say a prayer for everyone on your team.  You'll be surprised on how much your focus will change with that one small step.