Compost. Liquid fertilizer. Good soil. These probably aren’t the first words that come to mind when thinking about church planting. Yet they are for believers in Bulgaria. Recently nationals participated in farming seminars in two Bulgarian cities where they learned valuable agricultural practices. The followers of Christ who put on the events discovered more about [...]
She, an American, says the Japanese harbor town is “just like Fort Bragg.” Years ago a Japanese man invited the mayor of Fort Bragg, Calif., to visit his city of Otsuchi, Japan. That sparked an ongoing cultural exchange relationship that saw its 10th birthday last year. This sister-city partnership also has given some Californians an opportunity [...]
Meeting people from another culture or country can be awkward. They may smell funny and wear odd-looking clothes. They might greet you in a way that seems too distant and respectful or too intimate for your comfort. They may repeatedly break through your personal space bubble or give you too much space, speak their mind bluntly–how [...]
