Day 1 - Robbins NC

Beau Cooksey & Dale Elwell

Day 1 has come to a close. I am both fulfilled and tired. I was able to visit last night and today with long-time friends and ministry comrades, Beau and Alice Cooksey. This morning, Beau led music and I preached to the church he currently pastors, Fairview Baptist (Robbins, NC). The Holy Spirit was clearly present in a powerful way. Two people surrendered to Christ as Lord, and 15 people came to the front to humble themselves and pray! The church then blessed me with a sizable love offering to help CrossCulture on our way to Austin! As always, Beau and Alice were awesome hosts.

Alice & Beau Cooksey

After a phone conference and sweet time of prayer with the leadership of FBC Shady Spring, WV, I caught up with another lifelong friend in ministry, Daniel, Erin, and Elizabeth Rice, followed by a visit with Daniel's parents, Jim & Anita Rice. Jim has been a mentor and extra father figure in my life for around 25 years. He is the founder of Jim Rice Ministries (now His Branches) with whom I and other CrossCulture staff and friends have joined on mission several times in Jamaica.

Anita Rice, Jim Rice and Dale Elwell