I feel the need to voice a frustration. I hope it does not come out harsh. I will first pose it as a question…Why are there so many more single girls on the mission field than guys? Where have all the good guys gone? I have heard many answers to this question…and honestly, very few of them are valid. For instance, for our Africa team, we have a possibility of 3 girls…and one guy. Tonight in our prayer meeting we just laid it out there for God, we need at least one more guy to go and none seem to be willing. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that He is going to raise up another guy or two to go with us…and it will be just the right person or people. In fact, I talked to a guy tonight who I greatly respect simply because of his answer to my question “Would you consider praying about coming to Africa this summer?” Do you know how he responded? He said that he had planned to work two summer jobs in order to pay for school, however, he then said, “But I think going to Africa would be much more fulfilling.” I applaud this man, even if he does not go with us. He is at least willing to consider it whereas most men just flat out say no. Which brings me back to my question…why are there so many more girls who are willing to go? It is a step of faith, yes…it is scary, yes…but it is an adventure…and God will meet us there and be our Rock and Provider. It stretches everyone involved, from family, to friends, to your own faith. But it is so worth it. My last year was the hardest of my life, but I do not for one second regret going to Senegal to serve in the capacity I did. There is a need…in Africa, yes…but in so many other places as well. Where have all the good guys gone? Why are they so afraid to step out? Even if not for long term, but to at least try it for a few weeks in the summer…Are they afraid that if they try it that they will be called to the field? And even if they are called, is it really that bad? I understand that not everyone is called to the field; if everyone went there would be no one here to send us. However, I am sure that people are called but do not go. I can tell you from my own experience that the richest times in my life have come from being on the field. A friend of mine once said to me, “Sara, do you know how many people are called and don’t go? I don’t either, and I don’t want to know.” Guys, from a simple girl who loves Jesus…I challenge you, step up and step out in faith…God’s heartbeat is for the world. Yes, there are things to do here, but how can you have an effective ministry here when you don’t know what is going on in the world because you are too afraid to go? Read the Bible, from cover to cover, God’s heartbeat is stamped all over the pages…the nations. There are more than enough people who will remain here…what we need is a few good men who will step up to this challenge that God has given us…Matthew 28:18-20. I apologize if I come across as harsh, I’m just frustrated.