Why I Chose Tentmaking? By Ruth E. Siemens, Founder of Global Opportunities (now Global Intent) On April 4, 1954, PanAm’s little prop plane finally deposited me in Lima, Peru, after a brief stop in Guatemala and an overnight in Panama. It was about 5 A.M. when I arrived, and at 8 A.M. I was in…
Sue and Robert had lived a good life, serving God in their community, now retired from their teaching careers. During an afternoon tea break in their comfortable California home, they were counting their blessings. Good health, children, grandchildren, family, a church where they felt loved and a comfortable retirement ahead. Sue casually mentioned to Robert…
When I was a tentmaker teacher in Libya there was not a whole lot to do for a single man on my days off. The school was far away from major cities, and I seldom met any other foreigners. My students encouraged me to join them on weekend excursions far into the Sahara, driving with…
We lost our bikes! Arriving into the humid heat of Asia after a long 14 hour flight with a 2 & 3 year old, was not a good time to be told by customs that our USA made Cannondale bicycles would need an import duty of US$1000 each! Indeed we had wondered if it was…
It was April 4, 1954 when PanAm’s prop plane finally landed me in Lima, Peru, after a brief stop in Guatemala and an overnight in Panama. It was about 5 A.M. when I arrived, and at 8 A.M. I was in the secular bi-national school where I would be earning my living and doing low…