Changes

I hope you have checked out the new online database CTEN is converting to. It is another step in CTEN's continuing growth and commitment to excellence in helping its missionaries be as effective as possible in what God has called them to do. It really gives each of us some cool cyber-tools for managing our funds, mailing lists and other support raising functions. Like anything new, it takes a little getting used to and some of us "older heads" tend to resist change but let me suggest you give it a try.

From where we sit it looks like the transition has gone really smoothly but let me assure you it has taken some fast paddling on the Home Office Team's part to keep everything going as smoothly as it has. I have watched them first-hand as they have been staying late, working extra long hours and giving their all to keep day-to-day business flowing while making all the changes necessary to get your information to you in a timely manner.

I told Joanne that seeing her go through this transition had been like watching a duck on a pond. On the surface the duck glides effortlessly across the glass-like surface but if you could see under the water you would see that the only reason he flows along so smoothly is because behind the scenes he is paddling like crazy. She, and others, have been paddling like crazy and all of us benefit from their extra effort and commitment to the task of missionary support. I've let them know how much I appreciate their "second mile" effort. Your encouragement would mean a lot to them also.