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Transitions

Since joining MAF we have learned that a missionary’s life is one of constant transition. Initially, we thought it was a transition from one career to another and from one country to another. But that was just the beginning. We transitioned from training to fundraising. Then we moved from the United States to Africa and […]

Saying Goodbye and Hello

Sometimes it seems like missionary life is one long series of “goodbyes” and “hellos.”

“Goodbye” to family and friends and your home country and culture; “hello” to new teammates, new customs, a new country, and new local friends. Then it’s time for your now-close friends to leave for furlough or move to a different mission […]