Partners / Friends,

I recently returned from our neighbors to the South. It turned out to be a very productive trip.

Expanding to New Districts

We decided to move our office and ministry out of the Eastern Region and launch it in three new districts where we had never worked, while also continuing to advance in the Central region of that nation.

Our leadership team traveled with me and presented a model—developed over many years—to the Superintendents in these new districts. All three were on board and invited us to help them install this model in their areas.

New Ministry Vehicle

Not long ago, individuals from a partner church in Texas donated enough funds to purchase a ministry vehicle in that closed country. Below, you will see pictures of our 1952 Mercury. We plan to repair the vehicle so it can transport our leadership team to these districts once per month to help Assemblies of God leaders implement this model.

The trip is more than five hours one way on rough roads. Please pray that we can get it running well. It has a strong diesel engine, but some repairs are needed. One day, we would like to have the vehicle painted maroon or dark red to reflect the blood and sacrifice of Jesus.

The Evangelism & Discipleship Model

Our model trains hand-chosen Church Planters and Evangelists to:

• Share their testimony effectively
• Present the gospel in 5 minutes
• Lead others to Christ and invite them into discipleship
• Address unique circumstances when sharing with those from different backgrounds (other religions, atheists, Muslims, etc.)

Additionally, district leaders are asked to require every church to choose at least one key member (or more) to be trained to lead discipleship courses. Our discipleship goals include:

• Helping believers understand salvation as a lifelong commitment
• Instilling the servant heart of a true Christian life
• Identifying and developing spiritual gifts and talents
• Equipping disciples to share their testimony and lead someone to Christ
• Teaching doctrinal truths along the way

We are also beginning work on our first book, tentatively titled Evangelism and Discipleship, God’s Way! This will allow us to present the model to other leaders and districts within this country and beyond.

Upcoming Mission Trip

At the end of February, I will travel to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand to explore setting up a similar structure there.

Please pray with us for great success filled with safety, health, and provision.

Thank you again for being team leaders in helping us advance the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the nations!

Blessings,