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Rod & Angelika Ragsdale
- Bouake, former ICA campus
- Cote d Ivoire
- Skydiving and rock climbing
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Rod is the Journey Corps West Africa Director. With over 40 years of experience in West Africa Rod offers Journey Corps a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. With him and his wife’s passion for Africa and for a new generation of missionaries, they make a great fit for the Journey Corps Leadership Team.
Ministry-at-a-Glance
Primary Ministry Focus Reaching Julas and equipping churches and Christian leaders to reach Muslims for Christ. The People Julas, a people group that spans five different countries in West Africa, are situated traditionally on the border regions of Northern Côte d’Ivoire. The Jula are Muslim and control most of the country’s commerce and transportation services. Julas are found in every major city in West Africa and have deeply influenced the entire region. They are credited with the spread of Islam in the sub-region.
Major Challenges The greatest challenges for the Ragsdales are the responsibilities that come from being senior team members. Because of the current composition of their team and the recent events in Côte d’Ivoire, keeping focus will probably continue to be a major challenge.
Prayer Focus Pray for God to raise up others to work alongside the Ragsdales as they reachout to Julas in Côte d’Ivoire. With the recent civil unrest, many are asking questions concerning their faith and the benefits or lack thereof as Muslims. Pray that those who are asking these questions would encounter Christians who are ready to share Christ through more than simple words.
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- Why are you interest in Journey Corps?
- We would love to see young and older generations from all over the world building lives and communities that give an authentic witness of Christ existence before a watching world. "May God give us the grace to be worldview missionaries." Nancy Pearcey in her book "Total Truth"
- Your Heart For Missions
- As Jesus is all about Missions, how could we not be?! He lives in our Hearts.
- How Would You Rate Your interest in Missions? 1 being little interest 10 being life calling
- We work with WorldVenture in Cote d'Ivoire amongst the Dioula and are also involved in formal and informal leadership training and mentoring.
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Please pray for the Girls Day in Niakara with the Benkadi Girls this coming Saturday
Posted on May 23, 2013 at 7:26am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Emily & Lina are going to host a day-long conference for the youth girls in their church this Saturday the 25th. Pray for them as they are in the midst of the preparations, that all goes smoothly. Lea will be sharing a message from Galatians 5 on the fruit of the Spirit. Pray for safe travels for Christy, Lea, Carina, Julia,…
Continue Has GOD called You to serve Him in Mission?
Posted on January 3, 2013 at 3:35am 0 Comments 1 Like
Sometimes when God calls it’s ‘fuzzy.’ You sense He is leading but you have no idea where you will land. If you sense Him calling you, trust His kindness and wisdom. He loves you and He knows what He is doing. If He is calling, He will give you the grace to meet any obstacle which might lie in the path ahead. - Mary Lederleitner
MISSION
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:03am 0 Comments 1 Like
is a matter of being with people more than doing things for people. Dr. James Maxey
But in missionary work the great danger is that God's call (John 20, 21) will be replaced by the needs of the people .
Jesus emphasizes in Luke 10: 17-20, that the great secret of joy is not success, but that you have the right relationship with ME.
The one and only purpose is to disciple men and women to Jesus.
Our worship and theology will always be on display in the way we treat…
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Posted on April 7, 2012 at 5:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Any 2 individuals from different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and upbrining can deeply connect, if they are willing to take the time and listen to each other.…
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- At 11:04am on June 1, 2013, Roger Swanton said…
Rod & Angelika,
We are very excited to be able to breathe that Ivoirian air, as well. The time is getting short so we are running around like crazy just to get the training and vaccinations, etc. to before we can board that plane. It would've been really nice to stay until August 12th, but we couldn't swing the time.
We have many questions about just the basic stuff, including what clothes to wear, sleeping arrangements, what kind of ministry we may be involved in, etc., and I'm sure they'll cover that in our training.
- At 2:59pm on October 18, 2012,
Kaylee Hofsink said… Thanks! It was taken in Sierra Leone a few years ago.
- At 4:09pm on May 15, 2012,
Emily Shaver said… Thank you!! I'm so looking forward to meeting you this fall, God-willing.
- At 10:07am on May 6, 2012,
Julia Reimann said… Hey! Thanks for all your prayers! I'm so excited to join the team and I'm so looking forward to september! :)
- At 11:21am on May 1, 2012,
April Alane Nelson said… Thank you so much!! I'm absolutely thrilled to be a part of the 2012 team! :)
- At 11:15am on April 12, 2012,
Julie A Vaughan said… A new art room?! That sounds really tempting. Actually it wouldn't take much to get me back to my beloved Bouake'. Who knows, maybe some Christmas? We'd love to see you two too! Bon courage et que Dieu vous benisse!
- At 6:23am on February 4, 2012,
Bonnie Bolt said…
Rod, can you confirm that you got the package for Kelly? Thank you so very much for being willing to do this for us. I think it will help her after being sick to get a package from home!! May you have a safe trip back to Africa we will be praying for you and your wife.
- At 9:11am on January 18, 2012,
Phil Bjorklund said… Rod, Rumor has it you are in the US of A. Sure would like to talk to you and Angelika. When could we connect by phone or Skype?
- At 10:28am on January 16, 2012,
Christina Marie Lewis said… Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for having my journey corps. I'm so excited that I can be a part of this. I can't wait to go to West Africa, I'm excited for this journey. :)
- At 10:12am on July 6, 2011,
Nema Diakité said… I did my part and God will do the rest, Im praying for them so that they have a wonderful time here in CI. And also God will bless you for your everything you did for us in Bouaké. I hope to see you soon
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