Joy and Sadness
October 15, 2016 the group that helped us finish building the church in Rosarito, Mexico
Today (Sunday) was a special day for me. I love being able to visit our church plants and encourage the pastors and the congregations.…
The Kingdom is Advancing!
Dave & Dawn - Thankful for all the good years that the Lord has given us!
Dawn and I have endured some heart ache over the last few months, but the Lord uses many avenues to lift…
Writer's Block or Just Grieving?
Our last family photo with Hannah
Before my daughter went to her permanent residence in heaven I found it easier to write and post on my blog. I felt like it was cathartic in many ways.…
The Commissioning
Petri with his core team behind him during commissioning service
Today (Sunday) was both an exhilarating and a painful day. Dawn and I went to Ensenada today to be with our friends. I've tried to keep you updated about…
A Cross Border, Cross-cultural Encounter
Redeemer SD youth group with Colegio Grecia youth in Ensenada
Last Saturday I took a youth group from Redeemer San Diego Church to Ensenada to connect with our friends Petri and Yudy. The Lord gave us…
God's Reassurance
Hannah with Daisy in front of the flowers that bloom this time of year near our home
I've gone back and forth as to whether I should share my experience via this site or not. I'm finding it hard…
Travel, Hellos and Goodbyes
David Jr. with Dawn and Dave in Napa, CA. Our last day together before David left for Connecticut
Last week Dawn and I were traveling in Northern California for a ministry meeting. We were also able to…
Growing Together in the Gospel
Dave leading a Session on the Gospel, the Cycle of Renewal
God's deep love for us is beyond comprehension. His grace is indescribable. The more we ponder what Jesus did for us on the cross through…
Dr. Lloyd Kim sharing at MTW regional hub meeting
Yesterday Dawn and I went to a luncheon in Encinitas at Redeemer Church to promote missions with Mission to the World (MTW). It was a wonderful event as we heard from MTW's…
Coaches Needed
Dave leading a session on coaching with Alcides De La CruzWhy do we leave leaders to struggle on their own? Why do some leaders isolate themselves from others? The casualties of those leaving the ministry every month are…