And Away We Go

I am trying to catch loose ends before I leave for a project with Medical Ministry International in the Dominican Republic tomorrow morning. Point form here we go:-I am very excited about the time with MMI. They (Leanne Graham in particular) have been amazing in the process of making arrangements for this trip after two previous attempts didn't work out.-I haven't been in a cross-cultural situation in a while. Hope I can still fake enough Spanish to not offend people too much.-Catalyst just approved a refined funding strategy for this year (focusing on preparing for granting in September). I am very excited about our approach and look forward to explaining it here and on our website later in July.-Books I'm taking with me for the Dominican project and a week's vacation afterwards:Out of Poverty - Paul PolakMaking the Best Of It - John StackhouseWishful thinking - Frederick BuechnerForgotten ways - Alan Hirsch-The "What is missional?" synchroblog was an interesting experience that I would probably repeat. Great variety of perspectives, but overall too academic and impersonal from where I sit.-I'll be out of touch until July 14th. Peace to you.