Dear friends,
We wanted you to be among the first to know what’s happening in our ministry and life!
We have been in full-time ministry for our entire marriage, 16 years last December, and have achieved a lot over the last 7 here in South Africa! We have had the opportunity to craft the safe house programming and leadership at S-Cape and serve numerous rescued victims of sex trafficking. Many connections through the various networks and coalitions fighting against trafficking and sexual exploitation have shown fruitful and we’ve been able to be a part of the impact our partner organizations are making as well. Not only in trafficking but also in their efforts in protecting young people from the harms of pornography and sexual abuse and have been honored to affect change in individual lives as well as helping to shift the culture’s and society’s perception of unhealthy sex, sexuality, gender-based violence, and the nuclear family.
Strong biblical family values, the sanctification of marriage and sex, and digital awareness are among the things we feel stronger than ever that stand as foundational pillars to curbing abuse, trafficking and exploitation as well as a host of other issues that are plaguing the world inside and outside of the church. Those foundational pillars are not a “Western” thing but are created by God out of His image that the World wants to corrupt within us.
The S-Cape Board of Trustees and our Board of Directors at Youth Inc. recognize that for staff to have long-term effectiveness in ministry, they must occasionally step back from ministry to rest, recover, reflect, and refocus. We have found a process for that very purpose. With the support of our leadership from both organizations Emily, the kids and I will be visiting the US for an extended season to do just that.
This season is not a vacation. In fact, it’s a structured and supervised time to intentionally replenish and regroup for future ministry. The first phase is resting and recovering, doing what puts energy back into our tired bodies and family. The second phase is reflecting and refocusing, learning more about God and ourselves. The final phase is realignment, seeking God’s best fit for us in life and ministry. During this season we’ll meet regularly with an advisor, receive some routine discipleship, and professional debriefing as we work through our personalized plan.
Just as Jesus often withdrew to be refilled by spending time with the Father alone we also are in a season to withdraw and be renewed with our vision, calling, and purpose in life. All of this is to prepare us to finish well the ministry to which God has called us.
If you would like to know more about the plan we are following to ensure accountability and effectiveness of this season please contact me and I am happy to send you the different “phases” of this time of intentional renewal and equipping.
During this time we need your continued support. To stand with us in prayer for God to meet with us, refresh us and rekindle our passion for Him, and to see His will for us clearly. We also need your continued partnership financially. As you well know, ALL costs of living have increased! For those that have not already, we encourage you to increase your monthly commitment to help us minimize the effects we are all feeling from rising costs of living.
We have a big God and wonderful team of partners surrounding us. We are thankful and grateful that you choose to be on our team!
With Love,
The Fullers
