Immersion Blog

In cross-cultural settings, it’s easy to put up a polite front, act reserved, and never let people see the real you. But that’s just missing the point.

IMMERSION changed my perspective so completely that returning to the same life I had left one year earlier was one of the most challenging, yet fruitful, things I have ever done.

I came to Africa and these strangers allowed me the privilege to call them family; they gave me a place where I felt I belonged.

I'm learning if you come into a new place with an open mind and open heart, you'd be surprised how fast strangers become family.

Emily's post-IMMERSION path is unique, but it's a great example of how God can shape people through this experience in the most beautiful, unlikely ways.

I know I say every time I move somewhere that I'm in love with that place, but it's true every time I say it.

It is my desire moving forward to continue to love those I can reach 'not in word or talk but in deed and in truth.'

These last several months have been quite the adventure, full of unexpected twists and turns, and yet full of so many sweet moments that I will forever cherish.

Julia had always felt a gentle nudge to serve in Africa, but had no idea what that could look like long-term. She just knew she had to GO.

We didn’t come here to turn around a broken ministry or eliminate poverty in 13 days. Instead, I hope we were able to be a small encouragement to a lot of people and support the already incredible work people are doing here.