Wort des Lebens Esra-Training, 2009

I have been invited to teach 1000 years of Church History as a guest lecture at the Wort des Lebens Esra-Training. (Word of Life Ezra Training) program in Heidesee, Germany, just outside of Berlin. The Esra-Training program is designed for young adults and includes training in Bible, doctrine, church history, and a strong emphasis on hands-on ministry. Those of you familiar with the Word of Life Bible Institutes in Schroon Lake, NY and Hudson, FL already know this kind of ministry and the impact it has on the lives of young people. So I’m excited and honored to be involved even in this limited, short-term capacity.

The one-week trip is coming up in February, 2009, and I’m seeking both financial and prayer support. The financial part is quite minimal, but I’m in great need of prayer support, so I wanted to post this request here. In particular, I’m asking for prayer for the following items:

1. Pray for God’s provision of finances, health, and safety both prior to the trip, during the week in Germany, and upon my return to the States.

2. Pray for the students at Wort des Lebens Esra-Training, that they will learn and grow through the instruction and that through them the body of Christ worldwide would be equipped and strengthened.

3. Pray for God’s protection of my family while I’m away, and especially for patience and perseverance for Stephanie as she has to keep trying to explain to Sophie, Lucas, and Nathan why their father is gone for so long.

4. Pray for the teaching time itself. Though I will have a translator, I will also be attempting to teach as much in German as I can, which will be a first experience for me. Pray for a comfortable dynamic between the students, the translator, and me.

5. Pray that the Father, Son, and Spirit would be honored and glorified as I tell the history of Christ’s Church to many who have never heard it before.

If you are interested in committing to prayer support over the next few months, please contact me by email. I’d be happy to send you my “official support letter.” You can find my email address information in the left-hand column.

Now, back to grading…