Hannah and Colleen chat about the various steps to the ever changing process of getting a visa in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. This isn't the nuts and bolts, just the experiences from our perspective of foreign bureaucracy and how to walk through it. We are so grateful for our Kurdish friends who made [...]
How often do you get to talk to someone who is living in Iraq? We get to do it every week, and we want to share that experience with you! We’ll be talking with some of our staff who are currently living in Iraq and want you to have a chance to ask your questions [...]
Come meet our team, eat some falafel, and explore our world of ministry. NASHVILLE - GREECE - IRAQ - TURKEY The highlight this year is an interactive Refugee Journey simulation designed to give you a glimpse into the lives and experiences of so many who have fled their homes. We'll be serving you our own [...]
I remember the first time someone asked me “How’s the reentry going?” I thought I might burst with happiness. Here was someone who understood what I was only just beginning to understand - that sometimes “coming home” was difficult and confusing and not all pleasant. And when everyone at “home” expects it to be easy [...]
Hannah and Colleen talk about the blessings and challenges of living on support and what that is. How do we deal with fear, trust, and other people's perceptions? How do we thrive in community as part of the body of Christ and what is the holy handshake? This episode is a personal look at many [...]
Each week several boxes of craft supplies, art supplies, and several sewing machines are donated to help support our ministry. These gifts are wonderful, but do require that someone have the understanding and expertise to sort and find the treasures within. So, we need a woman to be our Donations Specialist to come in once [...]
Hannah and Colleen bemoan their grey hairs but also wish they'd had some more of them while living in Iraq. They discuss the pros and cons of being younger or older while living abroad, and how you don't have to be one or the other to serve with us in Iraq! What does age actually [...]
Do you love soccer? Are you looking for a 3-week adventure you’ll never forget? We are excited about a new opportunity to send a team of 2-4 guys to Iraq this fall to plan and implement a soccer camp for kids from rural villages in Northern Iraq. We’ve been sending teams to Iraq for 26 [...]
In this episode of our podcast, Between Iraq and a Hard Place, Hannah and Colleen tell the stories of how they told their parents that they were applying to go with Servant Group International to go to Iraq. They also have some advice for how to tell (or maybe more accurately, how NOT to tell) [...]
Hannah and Colleen just got back from a wedding, and it's June! So they chat about their various wedding experiences in Northern Iraq, complete with fireworks, cars, photographs, and loud music! We found a few weddings on YouTube that look a bit like what we've experienced! 1. A Rented Hall (check out the bride and [...]
