I’m a calculated risk-taker. I like to think of myself as adventurous and spontaneous, but the truth is, I plan for that. As we prepared for our Uganda trip this spring, our team discussed how to mitigate risk, especially regarding health and safety. One of …
This fall, on a Tuesday evening, I watched as excited volunteers prepared for Schweitzer’s first English language class. They anxiously waited for whoever might walk through the door. We had no idea how many students would come, only that we wanted to serve our neighbors …
“To be sure, God is doing good and beautiful things through the American church. But our part of the church, like every other part, is broken and sinful. Maybe we are discouraged. Maybe we are too caught up in national struggles and strife. Maybe we …
Picture villages buried deep in Brazil’s Amazon River Basin, where Jesus’ name is a mystery and a medical doctor’s visit a fable. From July 10-18, 2025, 19 team members from Schweitzer Church and the Springfield area will boat roughly 400 miles up the Amazon River …
Recently, a friend of mine told me about three little words that almost changed his life. The three words? “I Don’t Have… ______ (you fill in the blank).” It made me think of the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. God gave Gideon …
As an avid reader, I like nothing more than a good plot twist, something that comes out of nowhere and makes you see the characters and storyline from a completely different perspective. Every time I read the Christmas story, I am amazed at all the …
by Shelley Rogers, Missions CoordinatorAs we expand our focus on global missions at Schweitzer, there are many ways to ask questions, explore, and get involved. This spring, we will install a wooden world map outside the Schweitzer Kids’ check-in area. This will be a visual …