By Jamie Shafer Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a season for everything. Life is a series of beginnings and endings. Sometimes our new beginnings require something else to end—even something we hold dear. For Beau Vanderbur, former pastor of Sycamore Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his wife, Sheila, the journey of the past […]
No Chance Encounters
By Jamie Shafer On any given day, Jealeania Morris might find herself working at her desk or watching the sun set in farm country as she travels on the back roads of rural America. While her career background includes experience in both corporate settings and vocational ministry, she recognizes that no matter the workplace, her […]
Ensuring & Insuring the Mission of the Church
By Jamie Shafer Much like in our personal lives, churches need the protection that insurance provides. However, for Brotherhood Mutual it’s about more than just protecting an organization’s assets; it’s about building the kingdom as a whole. Formed over 90 years ago, the company shares on its website that Brotherhood Mutual originated as a mutual […]
Supporting Airline Personnel
By Jamie Shafer Imagine someone who travels the world and encounters a mission field of opportunities each day. Initially you might envision a missionary connecting with others in a foreign land, but that individual could just as easily be a pilot or flight attendant who is connected with the Fellowship of Christian Airline Personnel (FCAP). […]
From MasterChef to Ministry
By Jamie Shafer Although auditioning for Fox TV’s MasterChef was originally a friend’s suggestion, Tanorria Askew paved her own way as a formidable opponent on season 7, which began airing in June 2016. “Cooking is my happy place,” she said. Life in the kitchen has always been central for Tanorria. On her website she shares, […]