Missionary Journal

Trusting the Lord in the Transition

July 27th, 2023

It is hard to believe that I have now spent just over three weeks in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. I have had many different…

A Student of the Greatest Teacher

March 30th, 2023

Two words that sum up what the Lord has been teaching me: glad surrender. What I have come to know of it: believing that…

Prepared Beforehand

August 26th, 2022

Apart from Christ I am nothing, and can do nothing. If it weren’t for Christ then I wouldn’t be headed off to Mexico to…

For the Sake of the Gospel

August 19th, 2022

When thinking about my journey to GEM it’s hard to find the best starting point. While there was a momentary decision to step into…

Stopping to Seek the Lord

November 29th, 2021

The end of the year is always a busy time! With the holidays approaching and end of the year campaigns in full swing, it…

What Makes a Missionary

November 8th, 2021

When most people think of a missionary, they immediately think of a certain type of person.  Maybe someone who lives in a third-world country,…

Remember God’s Faithfulness

September 22nd, 2021

GEM is 10 years old!!! Last month, we celebrated our 10 year anniversary as a ministry, and I just completed my 7th year serving…

10 Things You Don’t Know About Being a GEM Missionary

August 23rd, 2020

Two years ago, I signed my initial contract with Global Education Ministries (GEM). When I signed my initial contract to serve in Mexico, I…

A New Chapter

July 20th, 2020

2020 will be a memorable year for the Herring family.  Of course we’ve had the pandemic and closing of on campus schooling and everything…