Origin Stories Every story has a beginning – and sometimes, understanding where someone started helps us see their journey in a whole new way. In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. Deborah grew up as a missions kid, living in a number of countries as a […]

Origin Stories Every story has a beginning – and sometimes, understanding where someone started helps us see their journey in a whole new way. In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. Stacy Tatman served locally with her husband before feeling a call to serve on a […]

Origin Stories Every story has a beginning – and sometimes, understanding where someone started helps us see their journey in a whole new way. In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. John Johnson grew up in a family that invested heavily in global service. He knew […]

Origin Stories Every story has a beginning – and sometimes, understanding where someone started helps us see their journey in a whole new way. In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. Jason Torgeson and his wife Abby serve in Costa Rica with their three kids. Listen […]

Origin Stories In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. Jenny Mihsill was quite resistant to the idea of being a missionary. The thought of living in a strange land, with strange food, was not how she imagined her life. But through church camps and conversations she […]

Origin Stories In this series, we learn about the ministry origin stories of leaders who are serving cross-culturally. Don Armstrong had connected with missionaries from a young age, but it was when we went to camp meeting as part of his church’s mission committee that he first heard the call of God on his life. In […]

Origin Stories Gwen Johnson traveled with her family as a young child within the United States and then internationally when she went to college. She found a love for travel. As she followed Christ, she found a call toward serving in cross-cultural ministry even though her background wasn’t in ministry. That call has led her […]

Origin Stories Nate Tatman felt a call to serve in the local church and thought that would be where God would have him serve for his entire ministry. But then he was asked about the opportunity to serve globally. At first, the answer was no, but eventually, through prayer and processing, he saw how his […]

Origin Stories Abby Torgeson says she came to missions kicking and screaming. It wasn’t the path she thought she would be on as she was dreaming about her life as a youth, but God had another story to write. While reading Genesis 12, she heard the question, “would you leave your country to serve me?” […]

Origin Stories We’re excited to share the latest episode of Origin Stories, featuring a conversation with Bobby Mihsill. In this episode, we explore the stories, experiences, and moments that shape who we are—and how those origins continue to influence the way we live, lead, and serve today. Bobby reflects on how a simple nudge from the […]