Ethiopia Feb. 2023: Forming Bonds as a Team

Written by: Aaron Simms

We have a very diverse group of people on the team. There are a variety of age groups and genders. Numerous different occupations and education backgrounds. I could go on and on describing our differences. 

I always find it interesting to observe teams in the forming stage. People get to know each other a bit. Learn things we didn’t know about each other because we never took the time to ask We’re interacting with people we may not typically interact with. It’s fun observing and participating in team building.  

Obviously, we are united by a common purpose – serving God by spreading the Gospel message and warning people about human trafficking. The verse 1 Corinthians 12:18 comes to mind.

“But now God has placed the members,. Each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.”

I can’t help but feel God will in some way use our diversity for His greater purpose. God has a wonderful habit of using our strengths and our weaknesses. We each bring some special to the team; something God prepared us for.  

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. They truly strengthen us.