Family Rhythms: New Life and Relational Sweetness August was special for us because our third grandchild, McKenna Maryjo, was born on August 4, 2026, to Jessica in Chicago. We spent three weeks there, simply being Grandpa and Grammy. Life was full and happy as we helped Jessica with Amaya, who is three, and Mack, who […]
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We are sharing an update regarding an unexpected journey with my dad, Rex. As a 93-year-old with low vision who lost his wife of 65 years in 2023, he has already navigated profound change. We share these events knowing you face your own hardships, equal or greater. We hope to provide a backdrop of God’s
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Mike’s Dad, Rex Waid, had to go into emergency surgery on Thursday morning, July 9. Although he is 93 years old and visually impaired, he walks 10,000 steps each day. The result of the surgery was the loss of his leg. He now begins the rehabilitation process. Pray for Rex’s physical and emotional health during
Last month we shared how we invited some of our neighbors over to watch the first USA match in the World Cup series. Around the world, free screenings of World Cup matches have become more than just a sporting spectacle. In partnership with Athletes in Action (AIA), the sports division of Cru, our ministry is
Victory Beyond the Cup is Cru’s initiative to unite and rally believers around the World Cup. The goal is to mobilize 100,000 believers and 10,000 churches—providing free resources that equip you to open your home, activate your church, bring your community together, and spark meaningful conversations. Together, with God, we believe the Church can turn
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What is required for churches, their leaders and movements to be vital and sustainable? Over 300 Global Church Movement (GCM) leaders gathered for the Motus Dei 2026 conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from March 17–21, 2026, to explore that question. At this year’s Motus Dei — a phrase meaning “Movements of God” — leaders from
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Last month, we asked you to pray as we headed to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the Motus Dei conference. We wanted to report back and share what we have seen God do! We gathered with nearly 400 leaders from over 125 countries. Instead of just sitting in large lecture halls, we intentionally broke into small,
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God is moving in extraordinary ways around the world! This month, we are heading to Ethiopia for the Motus Dei 2026 conference. “Motus Dei” means “movements of God,” which perfectly captures our heartbeat and prayer for the nations. As many of you know, God has given us a breathtaking vision: to see a vital church
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I learned a few new things about my Dad this past week. They are not overly significant in themselves, but they tell me more than just what they convey. There are lessons for me within these stories. Lesson 1: The value of learning My Dad’s Dad, my grandfather, was a schoolteacher in rural Arkansas. Therefore,
Made it to Togo after the red-eye marathon. This week is all about one big heartbeat: helping national leaders across the region move faster and farther together toward “a church in every village.” Leaders from our ministry (Ethiopia, Togo, Congo-Brazzaville, Ghana, Chad, Benin, and a few more) will spend a day training on some of
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