The Blog: Builders International

In 2011 I was honored to meet and become acquainted with Sam Johnson; missionary, pastor and evangelist.

One of the most valuable elements for success in our cause of building facilities that advance the Kingdom are quality national partners in the countries we serve.  After the team leaves and the building is complete, this building is only as effective as the local champion who leads the work…

“MAPS teams built my church…MAPS teams built my Bible School. I am a product of their work.” – Pastor Lockhart, Calvary Church of Freeport, Grand Bahama. The first MAPS Construction team was led by Norm Correll in 1966 to build a church in Freeport, Grand Bahama. That building is still…

On this Labor Day, I am thankful to be a part of a team that works hard! Just this year our team has been in over 12 countries, completing tasks that range from installing a water filter in Haiti, building churches in Honduras, completing a due diligence assessment in the…

We are honored to be a part of the big picture team of International Ministries.  Builders International is just one part of  International Ministries, a group of vital ministries serving our fellowship of missionaries around the world.  The bottom line is we share a passion to see lives transformed by the Gospel…

You are invited to join us at the 3rd annual CORE3ten, Construction Ministries Conference.  Every year the Assemblies of God World Missions sends out over 300 construction missions teams.  This event is for and about anyone involved in missions and construction. Where does the name CORE3ten come from?  I Corinthians…

Shortly after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Richard Green contacted me with interest in serving an extended period of time on the mission field in construction. Richard had been traveling on short-term missions trip for over 25 years, but felt God calling him to more. An organization is only as…

One of the greatest challenges to being productive is finding that thing you are the best at; and then applying yourself in a healthy cycle of work/rest/play.  However, as any investment advisor will tell you, their is also wisdom in diversity. I have the honor of leading a ministry that…