by Seth Callahan | Nov 5, 2015 | Jungle Pests, Missionary Family
We did it! Despite a genuine lack of food, a rather large bush fire, an army of hamster-sized spiders, and the ever-present ineptitude of the homeowner, we were finally able to bring our bush house up to a livable status! Yay! The building trip had a bit of a rocky...
by Seth Callahan | Oct 22, 2015 | Missionary Family
Two Americans, an Irishman, and a Kiwi* all get onto a chopper to head into the jungle. They have one bladder between them and not enough food for the week that they’ll be gone…It sounds like the beginning to a weird joke, doesn’t it? But it’s not. It’s my life....
by Seth Callahan | Oct 21, 2015 | Missionary Family
Christmas is two months away, and a few people have asked about packages lately, so we thought we’d put together a little Q & A informational for those who might be interested: Q: What is your mailing address? Seth and Rochelle Callahanc/o New Tribes MissionPO Box...
by Seth Callahan | Oct 16, 2015 | Missionary Family, Past Ministry
Our boys love living in Papua New Guinea. They love climbing trees, making fires, eating pineapples, and riding in airplanes and helicopters. In their short little lives, they’ve already experienced many things that most American adults never have (or ever will)....
by Seth Callahan | Oct 14, 2015 | Missionary Family
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve already been back in Papua New Guinea for one week now! Jet lag has pretty much worn off, though we still wake up a little early and are pretty well bushed by 8:30 PM. (Living in the tropics just tends to encourage an early bedtime for...
by Seth Callahan | Sep 25, 2015 | Missionary Family
The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisp and cool, all around us the harvest is coming in…yup, it looks like it’s time to freak out. Usually, October in Upstate NY would have us changing out our summer clothes and preparing for winter, but this year...
by Seth Callahan | Aug 6, 2015 | Missionary Family
You probably haven’t considered this before, but tribal missionaries nowadays are often required to have very large bladders. I mean seriously HUGE bladders. And they have to be durable too. You certainly don’t want to experience leakage out in the bush! Well, I...
by Seth Callahan | Jul 21, 2015 | Missionary Family, Past Ministry, Unreached People Groups
As its members work alongside each other, every ministry team will eventually run into a bit of turbulence. It’s just the way of things. We’re people, and we have rough edges. Disagreements, confrontations, hurt feelings, poor communication, it’s all part and parcel...
by Seth Callahan | Jul 15, 2015 | Missionary Family, Past Ministry
I tend to be a planner. It’s just the way I’m wired, I guess. I like to think things through, weigh different options, come to well thought-out conclusions. I also tend to be a daydreamer – a combination that sometimes drives Rochelle a little nuts. (Like last week,...
