Leadership
Mission trips do not happen because of a single leader. They happen because a team of people, each in their lane, has decided to keep showing up.
Trip Lead, Teaching Pastor
Overall trip direction, pastoral care, women's ministry
Jill leads the trip on the ground and shepherds the team before, during, and after. She carries the relational weight of the partnership with the Compassionate Hope Foundation and the Lao pastors' wives, many of whom return year after year specifically to be with her.
Admin
Candidate intake, app access, logistics, fundraising tracking
Justin keeps the moving pieces moving. He is the first point of contact for new candidates, runs the candidate dashboard and document library, and works with the church accountant on every team member's mission account.
Justindenham@live.comU.S. Mission Guidance
Compassionate Hope Foundation, partner relationships
Al provides the long-view guidance for our work with Compassionate Hope and the Village of Hope. He has been pouring into this region for decades and helps us keep our short-term work tied to the long-term vision of the indigenous church.
Construction & vehicles
Campus projects, vehicle maintenance, supply runs
Coordinates the construction track each year. Plans projects with the school director ahead of time, sources materials, and leads the team on site through whatever the campus needs that week.
Worship, devotions, prayer
Daily team rhythm, joint worship with the Lao
Sets the tone of the week. Leads team devotions, plans worship across English, Thai, and Lao, and holds the prayer thread through every long day.
Children's track
Classroom support, kids' programs, supplies
Builds the daily plan for time with the children at the school: lessons, crafts, games, and presence. Coordinates donated supplies and helps each team member find a way to serve the kids well.
On the ground partner
Every track of our work is run hand in hand with the Compassionate Hope Foundation of Thailand and the directors of the Lanna Christian School. Their staff is the reason our short weeks can do long-term work.
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