06 Jul 10
We have been working in Instituto Bíblico Nazareth in Chiapas, Mexico, for seven years. From the beginning we noticed several problem areas: low academic standards, a poor work ethic among the students, and finally, and most importantly, a great lacking in regards to knowledge of the Holy Spirit. The District Superintendent later confirmed our suspicion when he told us that only 8% of the ministers in the entire District were baptized in the Holy Spirit.
I have a confession to make…
Now that I have your attention, let me tell you what it is. During our itineration times, I often spend more time sharing about my wife’s ministry to inner city, needy children, than about my main ministerial focus which is advanced ministerial training.
When the Lord commissioned Moses at the burning bush to go to Egypt and set His people free, Moses´ reaction was, “You´re kidding, Lord! I´m not prepared for something like that!” Then the Lord asks a simple question, “What have you got in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2)
I am in Buenos Aires as I write, here for a board meeting of Intituto Biblico Rio de la Plata...In this context I can’t help but reflect on three axioms that seem to emerge over and over again these days:
There are two areas of concern in our participation as Latin American and Caribbean missionary educators--how to obtain a continual increment in the number of missionaries involved in training and discipleship, and Pentecostal theology and practice in Latin America
Sometimes I wish I had six lives. I would definitely spend a life studying anthropology and what makes MK’s tick. Another life would study South American History and why they have such a hard time with democracy. And at least one would be for developing women’s ministry teams. Then I would spend one reading what [...]
If Heaven is such a wonderful place, and eternal life is worth more than all the silver and gold in the world, why do we need rewards in Heaven? Isn’t making it there reward enough?
This month I want to share a little devotional that I trust will help us missionary educators be the best teachers [...]
As I’ve been here in Mérida, Mexico, I’ve had the privilege of teaching for a year and a half in the Bible Institute. This is a job that I have met with much fear and feeling of responsibility. As James says , “Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you [...]
CHANGES IN LEADERSHIP – In August 2009, Dr. Mikuel Peterson became the new President of CST replacing Lewis McCown who served in that role for the past 15 years and as Dean for 5 years. This follows the change of a new Academic Dean that took place in October 2008 when David Swafford assumed the [...]
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