Have you ever felt so empowered that seemly the only greater satisfaction in existence is that of empowering someone else?

My name is Chandrika D. Phea and at this very moment, I am MISSION READY!

Born in Oklahoma City, OK, I never dreamed that I would be a teacher, not only that, but a teacher in China.  I was given the opportunity to teach Oral English to the next generation of Chinese leaders, entrepreneurs, teachers, parents, etc.  Freshmen university students were the recipients of my heart to empower, mentor, and equip.  In my experience there is no greater reward than giving to someone who doesn’t have what you’ve been given.  I am addicted to seeing the next generation change as I encourage them to dream bigger than they ever have before.  My famous statement, of which my students can quote is, “If you dream big, you will do big."  It is not just enough for me to encourage them so I would plan my teaching lessons around preparing my students for when they will reach the point of “a dream come true.”  I believe that had I not dreamed beyond my own circle and my own culture going to China would not have been a surprise.  Now, at the age of 34, I know that I can travel the world doing what I have been empowered, mentored, and equipped to do.

About seventy African American missionaries have been located to date (7/24/09). We're often asked for the current number of African American cross-cultural missionaries, so are locating them by ones and twos. It will probably take us well into 2010 to track down most of the leads. We're also helping to network these missionaries with other African American missionaries within their country of service. An online directory is planned of those who have opted in. We are careful with information so as not to compromise workers in sensitive areas.

We greatly value any help--names, country of service, contact information and perhaps a website address. Please contact us with information about any current African American missionaries who have served, or intend to serve, for at least two years. Here is the survey form. Feel free to copy the survey link and send it to missionaries. Thanks for any help, and if you'd like to assist in the search, again--contact us.

NOTE: If you tried to enter survey information and did not see a "thank you" message upon submission, would you kindly re-enter the information?  The form has been adjusted not to time out for at least an hour. Thanks.

Brian Johnson, Jack Gaines and Jim Sutherland took two weeks in October 2009 to begin to understand China around Beijing. Notes on China is a presentation summarizing some of what was learned, and also touches upon some definitive moments in the history of Chinese Christianity.