English to Spanish Other Poetry & Literature religious biography

Friendship with John over the last dozen years has been one of the happiest surprises of my life. Surprise because ***we live on opposite sides of the world***, and because, coming from somewhat different evangelical traditions, we might not seem to be natural fellow-labourers. It was shared convictions on great truths that brought us together, as they are bringing others committed to Scripture together across the world.

El que escribe vive en Australia y "John" vive en Estados Unidos. No consigo que suene natural en español.