WELS Friends of Africa

*Disclaimer: This guide was written by a person who has only lived in Zambia for about 21 days, so minor (or major) inaccuracies may exist.

HOW TO….

…survive the minibus.

Step 1: Find a minibus. Or a regular bus. It doesn’t really matter—they’ll be equally as crowded and will both have wheels.

Step 2: Make sure that the minibus is pointed in the direction you want to go. If the minibus turns off on a side road, don’t be alarmed! The minibus driver probably noticed that you look lonely and wants to put a person in your single seat along with you. Continue reading “Zambia: A How to Guide”

“Prepare for the real world in the real world.” That was a thought I had as leadership of the mission trip program passed over to my office this last year. For years students of Wisconsin Lutheran High School have been traveling all over the country and even all over the world to serve their Savior and their neighbor. Most trips have been in the United States, but every year there were also a few international trips to places in the Far East, Mexico, and elsewhere. Continue reading “Prepare for the Real World in the Real World”

Evangelist Gibson Chiumia faithfully served God’s people in various congregations of northern Malawi until his retirement from active ministry a decade ago. Last week I had the privilege of attending his funeral. As a new missionary in Africa, this was my first funeral and it made a striking impression on me.

Continue reading “A New Resident in Our Father’s House”