Konnerup Corner

March 4, 2026

Just Shine

A little over a year ago I suffered a heart attack which required two stents. Over the next months I encountered some angina and have dealt […]
February 5, 2026

Time, Patience & Prayer

This New Year got off to a quick start. On January 1, I began my trip to India. I had the opportunity to visit the ministries […]
January 6, 2026

Little and Big Things

By the time you receive this letter, I will be on a plane headed to India. I get to visit the works of one of our […]
December 4, 2025

A Joyful Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Mission Office! Be looking out for our new Christmas card of our staff. We are praying for your safety and that you […]
November 5, 2025

Thanksgiving – a Discipline of the Mind

Well, the leaves are finally changing here in Springfield. It’s always a beautiful time of the year, but it’s also a stark reminder that cold weather […]
September 4, 2025

God is Answering

I had a wonderful, fruitful trip to Papua New Guinea. It is amazing to see the work that God has done through our missionaries and national […]
August 5, 2025

Longsuffering to Us

I would like to begin by informing you of the upcoming retirement of Steve Bender from the Mission Office. He is planning to retire in the […]
July 3, 2025

A Privilege

It is summertime in Springfield, but we are staying busy in the Mission Office. Two weeks ago I was the main speaker at a youth camp […]
June 6, 2025

Faithful – No Matter the Results

This past month we had the privilege to recognize some of our missionaries for their faithful 30 years and 50 years of faithful service. We don’t […]