Mission Matters

Periodically, I call meetings to discuss missions items that need attending to.  Tracy Singleton is the Deputy Director of the AZ field (left), Bestone Chileya is the Chairman of the Zambia Board of Trustees (middle) and I am the Director of the AZ field.  When the three of us get together we have a good time.  Bestone’s laugh is very contagious and he’s always one to try American food (you’d be surprised to know that many Zambians don’t even want to try American food because they’re so in love with their staple food, nshima).  Andrea prepared a fantastic dinner for the evening – roast beef, gourmet carrots, twice-baked potatoes and rice.

Bestone is a very principled person.  When he approaches an issue, he does so with wisdom.  Having a Zambia board that our missionaries can trust is very crucial.  The board consists of 8 members.  I’ve put together a powerpoint presentation for those who are interested in finding out more about the Action Zambia Board.  They give invaluable input into the future direction of the field as well as keep missionaries accountable.  I wouldn’t want our mission to be organized any other way.  After all, missionaries have been in Zambia for many years and it’s time for Zambians to lead and steer us in the right direction.