Reconciliation for God’s Glory

Ronnie DavisDallas, Jackson, Kaleo Staff, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Portland, San Diego, Why We Do What We Do

Author: Jenny, Kaleo Staff Anticipation.  What is God going to do? It takes so much planning and preparation to get ready for the moment that the caravan of vans leaves the church parking lot and sets off on the direction set by their GPS.  The road trip is filled with the anticipation, and even anxiety about, what will we be … Read More

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep

Ronnie DavisPortland, Urban Ministry

Author: Kallee, serving on staff with Kaleo Portland “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). I feel like I have had the kinds of life experiences that give me the ability to understand the beauty of the first part of that verse and I am able to do so fairly well. However, I feel as though … Read More

Sacrificing Hearts

Ronnie DavisDallas, Kaleo Staff

Author: Jaja, on staff in Dallas, Texas. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. “But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way … Read More

God’s Immense Love for Us

Ronnie DavisKaleo Staff, Life of Mission, New Orleans

Author: Anna, on staff with Kaleo Missions in New Orleans. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. What a summer. At the end of nearly every week in my journal I have written, “what a week.” They have all been full of laughter, sadness, joy, happiness, etc. I have never experienced anything like … Read More

The Journey Continues

Ronnie DavisKaleo Staff, Life of Mission, Portland

Author: Danny, Site Director for Kaleo Missions in Portland. To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. As the summer draws to a close I’m taking this chance to reflect back on the year that as passed with Kaleo. In my time as Portland’s Site Director I’ve watched both spring break and summer months … Read More

Power of Relationships

Ronnie DavisTheology

“It was just as important to know the person’s name and their background as it was that they got a cup of coffee or they got something to eat.” – Kaleo Participant in Portland, OR This statement was made by one of our Kaleo team members reflecting on their week of ministry in Portland.  His team had been involved in … Read More

Doing it all for the glory of God

Ronnie DavisSan Diego

Author: Amanda, serving on staff with Kaleo Missions in San Diego.  To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. God is doing amazing things here in San Diego. I think it is so awesome that Kaleo gets to partner with lots of other ministries to help share God’s love with people from all kinds … Read More

First Impressions of Refugee Ministry

Ronnie DavisSan Diego

This is a guest post by Debi, who served with Kaleo in San Diego.  To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. Today was my first visit to the Iraqi refugee apt complex. There are pockets of refugee neighborhoods here in San Diego.. representing many countries. Assistance is offered to these groups in obtaining citizenship, … Read More

If You Love One Another

Ronnie DavisSan Diego

Author: Chantelle, serving on staff with Kaleo Missions in San Diego.  To submit a story or a photo for our Kaleo Missions blog, email blog@kaleomissions.org. Our ministry in San Diego this week has been encapsulated by the theme of love. In all our debriefing sessions, I’ve asked my team the questions: Who was it easy to love?  Who was it … Read More