Commonly Asked Questions

1. Where does the money go if I begin monthly support right now?

Your money accumulates toward the outgoing expenses until I leave. After I leave it goes toward my monthly expenses that I'll have in France. World Team does not start paying their missionaries until they are on the field, except for pre-field training costs. Essentially, World Team becomes my employer when I leave for the field, which is made possible through you.

2. What if I want to commit year by year because I'm not sure I can commit all three years?

World Team knows that all commitments are indefinite. They still count them towards the percentage of monthly expenses.
I know from my own personal experience that if God releases you from a burden or passion to serve or give in a particular area, then He will give that passion and burden to someone else to carry out.

3. When are you leaving?

My sister Kellie just got engaged and is getting married February 27th 2010. My plan now is to leave for training June, 2010 and leave for France at the end of August 2010. This is when I had hoped to be in France, but my training will just be delayed.

4. What are you doing now to prepare?

Lots of praying! This year I am taking 3 classes on Monday nights at my church to gain more Biblical knowledge. I am also beginning a Bible study in a coffee shop designed for non-believers or new believers. I have joined the prayer team at my church and I am still involved with the 20/30s group at Richland Bible Church leading worship. A few times a month I hope to join a group that meets in Kalamazoo to practice French. I have already been to the group and I'm excited to build relationships there as well as increase my French language skills.

5. Are you working?

I will begin substitute teaching this Fall so that I can have the flexibility to take a day, if need be, to work on World Team tasks, such as meeting with churches, apply for a visa, updating my contact list, etc.

Post your question and I'll do my best to answer. Thanks again for visiting my website and for your support!