My back hit the cement with a sickening thud, and tears instantly filled my eyes. My arms and legs sprawled around me, and I took mental stock of… Read more “Raising Missionary Kids”
Author: jnbmission
We are Josh and Nicole Baldonado, missionaries in L’viv, Ukraine since 2014. We work with an evangelical church called New Horizons, where we're involved in pastoral support and discipleship. Josh is also on the church staff, and he helps facilitate English club evangelism, leads sound ministry, and participates in regular church activities.
Nicole serves in counseling and discipleship, worship ministry, and managing various church projects. In the fall of 2017, she'll also be starting a community building ministry with New Horizons. The goal will be to reach underserved populations in our city and in Ukraine.
We have an almost four-year old daughter, Nora, and a one-year old son, Titus. It's a privilege to raise them on the mission-field, teaching them first hand about Christ's love for the nations and the value of intercultural living.
The Ones Who Don’t Fit Anywhere
It’s been a long time since I felt the need to be part of the “in” group. As a natural people-pleaser, I appreciate how the craving for… Read more “The Ones Who Don’t Fit Anywhere”
11 Recommendations for Short Term Trips
Short term mission trips can be a great – or a terrible – experience. For everyone involved. As a high school and college student, I was part… Read more “11 Recommendations for Short Term Trips”
Missionary Sales Reports
A friend recently asked, “What are some fruits you’ve seen in ministry the past years?” This question made me reflect, not just on specific fruits from the… Read more “Missionary Sales Reports”
Sorry I’m Such a Slacker
I’ve been a slacker the past month and haven’t posted. At all. Sorry, Friends! I know you’re like us – life gets chaotic at times. We struggle… Read more “Sorry I’m Such a Slacker”
Eight Benefits of Growing Up Cross-Culturally
I was twelve. An American pre-teen recently transported from my Indiana comfort zone to a village in Ukraine. In 1995, my first impressions of the village were… Read more “Eight Benefits of Growing Up Cross-Culturally”
Dear Daughter, You Don’t Have To Be a Wife and Mama
As a Christian woman who led a fulfilled and joyful single life for many years, I’m passionate about teaching my daughter that God’s greatest purpose for her… Read more “Dear Daughter, You Don’t Have To Be a Wife and Mama”
Working in a Multi-Cultural Team – The We Versus You Mentality
We hear the term “globalized” a lot these days. It’s true that in many parts of the world, we work, study, live and socialize with people from… Read more “Working in a Multi-Cultural Team – The We Versus You Mentality”
Everybody’s Looking for “The One”
Josh and I celebrated seven years of marriage this week. As we reflected on the awesome and difficult times we’ve shared, I was reminded of a principle… Read more “Everybody’s Looking for “The One””
Ten Tips for Surviving Bed Rest
I’m finishing week eight on bed rest. I have one more to go before the next ultrasound, which we hope will bring good news. I was on… Read more “Ten Tips for Surviving Bed Rest”
