Calm in the storm

This week marks a calm in the storm as so many changes have taken place over the last few months and we look forward to the new adventure of Love Carrick.  By now, most are probably aware of the release of my book Reflecting Jesus in the City: Christlike Ministry in...

Blogging at a new place – check it out

I started writing on something called a blog back in 2005 when a good friend of mine who was planting a church told me all about it. I had no idea what blogging was back then but joined in anyways. Joining something that you know nothing about – sounds a bit...

17 Years of Marriage and Mission Together 

Today marks the day 17 years ago when Charity walked down an aisle at a small South Dakotan church and agreed to marry me. What on earth was she thinking? We both knew we were kind of signing up for a life of unknowns and we took things in stride. A missionary call. A...

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Many of you know that I have kept a blog for the last 8 years or so, but due to the sensitivity of our work, we have created this new space. We hope this can continue to be a good place to reflect upon our adjustments, language mishaps, and new friendships as we go. I...