Team Member Posts

A Perfect Number: Debbie’s Journey to Zimbabwe

Jan 7, 2026 Comments Off on A Perfect Number: Debbie’s Journey to Zimbabwe
March 11 @ 12:48 am

Some mission stories begin with a sudden opportunity. Others begin with a whisper—an old prayer tucked quietly into the heart. For Debbie, this trip to Zimbabwe was both. When I first asked her whether she was one of the latecomers on the trip, she smiled and shook her head. “No,”…

A Prayer Under the Africa Tree: Honoring Leanne in Zimbabwe 

Jul 30, 2025 Comments Off on A Prayer Under the Africa Tree: Honoring Leanne in Zimbabwe 
March 11 @ 12:48 am

*A story from team member Robin  “Oh look! Right there, here in Honduras, I got an Africa tree!” said Leanne excitedly.  Twelve years ago, I invited a woman from my church named Leanne to join me on a mission trip. She had a heart for service and a deep desire…

From the CEO/President’s Desk: “My First QHM Mission Trip”  

Apr 23, 2025 Comments Off on From the CEO/President’s Desk: “My First QHM Mission Trip”  
March 11 @ 12:48 am

As I returned from my first mission trip to the Dominican Republic with Quiet Hour Ministries (QHM), I reflected on the phrase, “Come as strangers, leave as family.” Sixteen of us—from the United States, Canada, and Bolivia—arrived as individuals, not yet knowing one another. But from the very beginning, it…

Finding the Reason for the Chaos

Sep 4, 2024 Comments Off on Finding the Reason for the Chaos
March 11 @ 12:48 am

“What’s behind the chaotic behavior of these kids?” thought Paula after their first night doing the kid’s program in Ghana. Paula shared her thoughts about how her past teaching experience prepared her for this unique mission trip: “I’m normally a high school science teacher. And it’s not that high school…

The Biggest Blessing

Jun 1, 2022 Comments Off on The Biggest Blessing
March 11 @ 12:48 am

I was expecting to learn a ton of new medical diagnoses and treatments and get to do a lot of cool things. And instead, I’m getting to know people’s names. I’m getting to know their families…. It’s been the biggest blessing. Shelby, QHM team member When Jesus sent out His…

Tatelynn and the Pear Tree

May 18, 2022 Comments Off on Tatelynn and the Pear Tree
March 11 @ 12:48 am

Stories from the field are inspiring to our staff, who have their favorites posted in their workspace. This story is told by team member, Tatelynn, about her experience in Malawi. After nearly an hour of bouncing around on dusty African roads squeezed into the back of a Land Cruiser meant to…

Looking back, looking forward with Evelyn and Freddy

Jan 6, 2021 Comments Off on Looking back, looking forward with Evelyn and Freddy
March 11 @ 12:48 am

Looking back, looking forward with team members Evelyn and Freddy. Our frequent team members love to share their perspectives on the challenges we’ve faced together 2020, and how that inspires them to continue sharing #Jesus in 2021.

Looking back, looking forward with Elizabeth and Freddy

Dec 30, 2020 Comments Off on Looking back, looking forward with Elizabeth and Freddy
March 11 @ 12:48 am

Looking back, looking forward with team members Elizabeth and Freddy. Many team members go on one or more #Mission trip per year! That has not been possible this year but they’re still part of the amazing QHM team. Here are thoughts from two more amazing people.

Looking back, looking forward with team members David and Judith

Dec 23, 2020 Comments Off on Looking back, looking forward with team members David and Judith
March 11 @ 12:48 am

Looking back, looking forward with team members David and Judith.
It’s always fun to hear from team members! Just because they’re not traveling this year doesn’t mean they’re not still working for the kingdom. Here’s what a couple of them have to say about #Missions this year and how they feel going into next year.

The gift of international missionary adventures

Apr 29, 2020 Comments Off on The gift of international missionary adventures
March 11 @ 12:48 am

Judith Warren Hawkins, JD, is a long time Quiet Hour Ministries Mission Team member and founder of Gaza Road Ministries. She was part the March 2020 trip to Pil—n, Cuba. Here she shares here experience! When I turned 50, I asked God for an idea for a personal offering. I…