And the Countdown Begins

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And the countdown begins. Twenty-two days from now we will board a plane in Greenville, SC, fly over the Atlantic, spend the night in Germany,  and finally arrive in Timisoara, Romania on August 18. After collecting our bags, clearing customs and a 40 minute drive to Lugoj, we’ll be able to fall into bed (if … Read more

missionary books for your benefit

The week before field preparation seminar was one of much reading. Three books in one week is far above my typical average. I’m preparing for ordination right now and have about three weeks to read three more books for that. Perhaps I’ll comment about them later. But for now I will share a couple of … Read more

Cultural Challenges Missionaries Face

For those of you who are praying regularly for us, first, once again thank you and second, please pray for our adaptation to and wisdom for interacting within the Romanian culture. We were reminded of just how challenging understanding and adapting to a different culture is when early this week Dr. Kevin Bauder posted a … Read more

Ministry Video

So many people participate in helping us get to the field. We are thankful for the work Demelza Jarrett put in to making our ministry video. And recently, Matt and Ellen Bjerk have helped us upload the video to the website. We are continually praising God for what He accomplishes through the kindness of His … Read more

goals completed, goals attainable

Biblical Ministries Worldwide requires us to submit goals each month and then to report our progress the following month. The goals often involve setting up meetings, communicating with supporters, and developing more efficient ways to prepare us for and to speed us toward ministry in Romania. Along with those goals, I usually have some kind … Read more

  • thegospelinaction.com is the ministry website of Joshua and Laurel Louk, church planters who are reaching out to neglected and abandoned youth in Romania.
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