At Missionary Acres, community is at the heart of everything we do. Living among retired missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers, our large family has been blessed to witness and participate in the vibrant fellowship fostered by the Missionary Acres Residents Association (MARA). Almost every month, MARA organizes events that bring residents, staff, and volunteers together to share laughter, stories,… Read more →
One of the most common questions we get asked is: is retirement in the Bible? Let’s look at this question in more detail to find the answer. Hopefully, by the time you reach the end of the post, you’ll agree that retirement is in the Bible. And you’ll learn more about the financial state of pastors in the United States.… Read more →
If you’re planning a missionary trip to Missionary Acres, you might wonder what else you can do while you’re in the area. Here are some of our family’s favorite things to do near Silva, Missouri. But first, let’s set the stage! What Is Missionary Acres? Missionary Acres is a retirement community for missionaries, pastors, and career Christian workers. The staff… Read more →
Does culture shock exist when you’re moving from one part of the United States to another? Why yes it does! Every region is different and it takes time to get used to. Here are some things that surprised us when we moved to Missouri… In July of 2021, we moved to Missionary Acres in southeast Missouri. Before this move, we… Read more →