January 23, 2016

This is Backpacker Ministry

It is the looks on their faces. The picture in their eyes. The future they might have, the person they might be…

December 27, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: January

So much of Jesus’ love is poured out to each guest, Jewish or Gentile, who walks through these doors.

December 14, 2015

Five Things I Want My Friends to Know about Hanukkah

You don’t have to be Jewish to celebrate Hanukkah.

November 29, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: The Day I Felt at Home in An Orthodox Synagogue

It was amazing to watch as children ran from all corners of the sanctuary to the center where the rabbi stood.

November 2, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: November 2015

You are the reason we could buy those plane tickets, and sit in those classes, and talk to students about Jesus at Northwestern University.

September 27, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: October 2015

For the price of a latte, you can be the reason an Israeli learns about Jesus.

August 31, 2015

Kerstetter Chronices: September 2015

Because of Israel’s cultural hostility toward Jesus, Tamar had never before had the chance to learn who Jesus really is.

July 28, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: August 2015

We had the distinct impression that God had just led us to our “ministry soul mate.” And it seems we were right!

June 28, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: June & July

“Am Yisrael Chai! Stand with Israel!” voices shouted in unison with the blasting shofars and rallying drum beats, as the crowd snaked through the northern suburban park.

May 25, 2015

Kerstetter Chronicles: May [Cross Culture]

She saw crosses everywhere she looked throughout the church camp. The sight of them made her feel sick to her stomach.