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Gearing Up for Ghana
In just a few days we will be in Ghana where we will participate in our 2nd project of this year. There have been battles and challenges leading up to this, but we are certain that God’s grace will, once again prove sufficient. It is comforting to remember that the battles do not belong to us but to our Heavenly Father. Please continue to pray for us and ask God to manifest Himself in glorious ways. Our entire leadership team in Africa have worked diligently to make certain that all the necessary preparations are in place. We are looking forward...
Building A Proper Team
Over the past little bit, I have been teaching on sticking to the basics. As I inch closer and closer to my next ministry project overseas, I have become more and more aware that the need for an efficient and effective team is critical. For too long I have seen myself and the sole responsible person for problem solving, and the like. I’ll bet most of you can understand the feeling I have operated under. It was selfish and flawed. I was reading recently and came across this statement that really jolted me into deeper thought. The paragraph read: Jesus...
The Countdown Begins
As we come to the end of summer and schools are getting back in session it reminds us that the time is nearing for another ministry project to West Africa. Because of some security concerns we have been advised not to give too much detail about the exact time of our project, but suffice it to say that our team is gearing up and looking forward to another wonderful opportunity to share the Gospel. Our national team, under the direction of our new Director, Ebenezer Agbleze, has done an excellent job in preparing for our arrival. His is a great...
Basics of the Basics
There is a common story in the New Testament that is referred to as the Parable of the Good Samaritan. I’ll bet most of you remember it. What you might not remember is that the parable is really an illustrative answer to a simple question that a religious expert asked Jesus. Here’s the story from Luke chapter 10: One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” The man...
GEM Partner Jeff Andler Mission Project
GEM partner Jeff Andler writes, “Jeff Andler Ministries partners with Arlington Baptist Church, Keith White and Playbook for Life for a mission project in Ponce, Puerto Rico July 30 - Aug. 5. Will involve ministry through sports and Vacation Bible School with host church Iglesia Bautista Renacer. Jeff Andler will also teach on worship and nightly studies on knowing the will of God.” Please pray for Jeff and his team.
Gearing Up for Ghana
In less than 60 days our team of three (Jeff Andler, Mark Chase, and I) will set out from our second trip of the year to West Africa. The six months of preparation will offer us an opportunity to share the Gospel with thousands of people who have yet to respond to the wonderful offer of God in Christ. As you know we are in our first full year of leadership and structural transition and our team in country has been doing a great job in this difficult work. I hope you will remember to pray for our executive team...