Hola!

It’s early morning before the last day of classes. We pack tomorrow to begin the journey home Friday. The apartment building is quiet with a few dozing Gringos and a bunch of soundly sleeping Peruanos.

So, with a little time for some reflection, I’ll try to share with you a few things we’ve maybe learned on this trip. Reinforced and remembered are probably better words than learned, as most of this is pretty simple- just easily forgotten.

First, people are people. Yea, I told you it was going to be pretty simple! Whether Gringo or Peruano, missionary or taxi driver, rich or poor, we’re all pretty much the same. The specific issues might be different, but we all have sin and struggles and hopes- and we all need the grace of the Gospel. Personally, being apart from some of the nice American amenities and crammed into less space with more people has helped me see my sin and struggles more clearly. They were there already of course, just a bit less visible- at least to me though perhaps not for you!

Second, bidness is bidness. I’ll stick with the “simple theme” here again. This truly has been more of a learning experience for me- and serves notice to you bidnessmen and bidnesswomen out there. There really is a great need for business skills on the mission field (and really all of “ministry”). Lots of called people are serving faithfully, doing great jobs, and being used by God. But there is a great need for basic management (of personnel, finances, administration, planning, etc) which can help the ministries thrive.

Ok, off to class and then to the Jungle!

See you soon,

Jeffersonian