Jack and Janine

Janine: My heart lies with children – especially children with little or no hope. Thus for me, it has been very rewarding to see what God has done in the lives of the kids who participate with us. The same holds true for the impact we are beginning to have in the lives of teens.  It’s also been very interesting to me to be a part of a team of both Chileans and “Gringos”.  The cultural issues are challenging and “never-ending”. This includes the reality of how our Chilean teammates and others see us – we are educated, have cars and live in a real house, instead of a room with a shared bathroom. We think and act differently and sometimes I can’t help but ask myself what they really think about us or wonder about us.

Jack: In these years in Chile I’ve become very aware of my spiritual gifts and limitations, as I continue to grow as God’s son and faithful kingdom worker.  I love what I do, and it is particularly gratifying to me to be part of people’s lives–equipping, encouraging, loving, healing, and being God’s touch upon them.  We look to bring others to Jesus that they may know and follow him as we do.  Our work is extremely challenging and intense at times, but equally rewarding and satisfying, and to do what we do in partnership with Chileans only adds to both the challenge and the reward.  Together, we bring hope!

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