A one year milestone

A Word From Wayne

It’s been one year since I began as president of HCJB Global. Here’s what I’ve learned as I look back on the past year:

I’ve learned to totally depend on God. No way could I do this job without God’s enablement. Each day I pray for the mental capacity, the spiritual resources and the physical endurance for the task. God has been faithful in leading us through challenging times with minimum of harm.

I’ve learned God uses everything in our lives to prepare us to serve Him. My times at Northwestern, Mission America, Bethel, Moody, even NRB prepared me for this present assignment.

I’ve learned that it’s not about money. Even with the financial challenges, God has allowed us to move forward in amazing ways.

I’ve learned it’s not about owning stuff. We don’t have to own things to be effective for God.

I’ve learned it’s not about our strategic plan. God has brought us ministry unimaginable opportunities we could never have planned. God will direct our steps if we take time to listen to Him.

I’ve learned the future is more important than the past. We appreciate the miracles over the years. But God has wonderful things in our future. Like good drivers, we look at the windshield more than the rear view mirror.

I’ve learned relationships are more important than tasks. Having been task-driven most of my life, I realize what we accomplish is based on our relationship with Christ and our partnership with one another.

I’ve learned the value of good counsel. I’m surrounded by a team that provides good counsel and great advice for the challenges and decisions that impact HCJB Global.
I’ve learned the value of pacing and rest. The job keeps coming at you. There’ll always be articles to write, calls to return and emails to read. But we need to work at God’s pace and build margins of renewal, rest, recreation and relationships in our life.

I’ve learned Jesus used His voice and His hands. We declare and demonstrate God’s love through media and healthcare—the voice and hands of Jesus to our needy world.
I’ve learned it’s all about introducing people to Jesus. Our bottom line is transformed lives. As we invite people from every culture around the world to follow Him we obey His command.