About 5 years ago: Hank and Johanna Voss,World Impact missionaries, hosted a gathering of family, friends and supporters in Indiana. Chris attended that event. Hearing Hank share about his work with The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI), Chris "knew" Bob would be a good match for this ministry. She took home as much material as Hank could spare. Bob was impressed with TUMI, but the time for transition had not arrived.
November, 2009: Hank and Johanna Voss,World Impact missionaries, hosted a gathering of family, friends and supporters in Indiana. Bob attended that event. Hearing Hank and Johanna share, as well as Dr. Keith Phillips, Bob came home and told Chris he believed that they should consider becoming World Impact missionaries!
March, 2010: While in Southern California attending a conference, Bob visited World Impact--LA. Bob and Chris were both praying that the Lord would give clear direction. And He did! So they began the application process.
March, 2010: With our written applications completed, Bob headed to Wichita, KS, for the TUMI Summit. Being a part of worship, sessions, and fellowship was another confirmation of the call.
April, 2010: We traveled to LA for our in-person interviews. ("Tammy knows everything about me now!" says Chris :-)
June, 2010: We went to Wichita for Candidate Assessment Program (CAP). This was an intense, fun, and amazing week of being challenged, encouraged, and, yes, evaluated. We were invited to be World Impact missionaries!!!!!
July, 2010: Finally, the mailing list was submitted to World Impact and our first letters went out.
October 14-17, 2010: Two generous friends offered to drive our possessions to LA during Taylor University's fall break. World Impact--LA staff unloaded the truck. Thanks to everyone who helped with this part of our transition!!!!!
October 22, 2010: At 77% of our support.
The Lord leads in amazing ways.
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