Life on the Next Wave has been full speed ahead—serving as purser, launching new maritime training programs, and preparing the next generation of students for life and mission at sea. From hands-on sail training to graduations and new outreach opportunities, God continues to grow both the crew and the vision, reminding me that even in the busyness, He is faithfully equipping us to bring hope to the world’s forgotten shores.

Some weeks the weight of responsibility and sacrifice feels heavy, and I find myself wondering what life might have looked like if I had chosen the easier path back home. Yet even in the homesickness and hard days, God keeps reminding me that obedience is worth it. As we train and disciple future crew for the ships ministries, I’m learning again that His strength—not mine—is what sustains this calling, and that everything we do is ultimately for His glory.