June 28, 2011
What I Learned When I Became Their Preacher in Panama
Timothy Keim We had heard Panama is a popular retirement destination for North Americans. During our trip to check out that nation we were providentially led to an English-speaking nondenominational church comprised primarily of Americans and Canadians living there. Since October 2009, my wife and I have been traveling to Panama each month so I can preach part time at the church. Here are a few things we have learned about this type of ministry. International Living Is a Growing Trend According to various estimates, 6 to 8 million Americans live outside the United States (not counting government or





