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PIM Graduation 2015

Partners in Ministry
Graduation!

Last week I (Christine) participated in the graduation of the couple dozen Partners in MInistry Certificate students who have completed the program.  It was a great time to honor their hard work, their spiritual growth and transformation, and their development as ministry leaders that can partner with their husbands in ministry.

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       It’s been a blessing to have taught many of these women in the classroom and spent time investing in some of them in my small groups.  They are some amazing women.  Pray for them as many of them are preparing to return to their ministry context (or country) to faithfully invest in the Great Commission. I will miss so many of them!

Global Leadership Consortium

Global Leaders!
Last week IGSL hosted Campus Crusade for Christ International’s “International Leadership Consortium” which included several of CCCI’s Global Vice-Presidents and many of the leaders of the other CCCI seminaries worldwide. IGSL has sister schools in Singapore, East Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Nigeria, and several other African nations.

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The week was a great experience of collaboration and discerning God’s leading for these schools for the future.  It was an amazing time of fellowship with pastors, leaders, and scholars from so many continents! And we got to see a couple old friends – one of which was the staff member who presented the opportunity to come to IGSL to me 2 1/2 years ago!  It’s fun feeling like we are a part of a global effort to raise up Christ-centered leaders who are multiplying disciples and impacting society for Christ.  And one of the fun things is that the door may be opening for more students from Africa to come to study at IGSL!

“My World Is So Much Bigger…”

Morgan is 10!!!!

    Morgan turned 10 this past week!  She has really been growing up this past year and we couldn’t be prouder of who she is becoming.

     She spontaneously shared this with her friends at her party, “Before coming here, my world was just my family, my school, and my church. But now my world is so much bigger.”  

     When we wonder, and honestly sometimes doubt how this experience is impacting our kids, these moments really are humbling and renew our trust in the Lord!

Many of you journeyed with us 10 years ago when Morgan came into this world about 10 weeks early. Both Brian and I have not been able to celebrate Morgan’s 10th birthday without giving thanks to God for the ways so many have prayed for her and been part of her journey – from when she was born at 3 1/2 lbs to this past year.  We are so thankful for the way you pray for us and our family and are such a big part of what God has done in our family. Thank you!

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      Do you see the picture above? This is a photo of a 1000 student outreach at a public high school that I (Christine) coordinated last month!Please keep reading to learn about just how amazing it was on so many levels.

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      As we have shared in our time here, IGSL is committed to giving its students field ministry experience in evangelism, discipleship, and movement building so each student graduates with the skills of ministry (the hands) and not just the head (academics) or the character development (heart).  But until now the Partners in Ministry program, made up of ministry spouses from over 20 countries, has never adopted its own ministry location for the purpose of exposing and training women for spiritual movement building. That has changed!  

     My small group and I (CHRISTINE) were asked to plan a Valentine’s Day Outreach on relationship for 1,000 9th graders at a local high school. The event was held during the last 2 hours of school and the principle, who recently became a Christian through an IGSL student,asked us to put on the event. I was SO EXCITED! To have the opportunity to share the Gospel with 1,000 High Schoolers while they were at school was an amazing opportunity to me and something we could not do in most places in the world. This was an incredible event on so many levels.

      Most of the students at this school live in in makeshift houses on the side of the road (squatters). Most don’t have much money even for food, so we provided a healthy snack for them and gifts of school pens.  We played games, we sang, and a local pastor communicated the gospel.  Based on my experience I was not sure what the response would be, but the students CARED!  They sat on the ground for 2 hours and smiled, participated, and stayed engaged the whole time.  There was a hunger in their eyes for what was being offered.  304 students want us to follow-up with them to learn more about a personal relationship with Jesus.  And one of the best parts about this whole thing is that the IGSL Partners in Ministry Women are going to be doing all the follow up with the female students!

To recap – here’s what was AMAZING!

  • My small group of PIM students had the incredible experience of stepping out in faith together to plan this event and I was able to model to them outreach planning and coach them through the experience.  
  • 1000 9th graders heard the gospel, with 304 wanting follow-up. There are contacts and leaders God is raising up for an ongoing ministry at the school!
  • PIM ladies are doing much of the follow up – giving them great opportunities to gain experience and to continue developing their basic ministry and discipleship skills!
  • PIM took a giant step forward in giving our students the real ministry experiences they need to graduate as confident, movement builders – able to initiate and lead multiplying ministries.

      We have been here for almost 2 years now and I have to say this was one of my highlights of our whole time here! How incredible that God in his perfect timing would put me at the center of the planning of such a landmark event for the school? But the best part is seeing God use these ladies to proclaim the gospel to these students while at the same time providing much needed ministry experience and skills training for our IGSL women.  Thank you for praying!

                                     In Christ,    Brian and Christine

Prayer Requests – Feb 19

HUGE OUTREACH

Christine is now coordinating and leading an outreach for about 1000 high
school students on February 23. She’s coordinating the outreach with her small discipleship group. It’s been A LOT of work for her, but she’s pretty inspired by the opportunity.  Please pray for the outreach, for the ministry and leadership development for the women putting it on, and for the follow up  efforts to be made by the ministry team that we have regularly visiting
the high 
school.

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RETREAT 
Today we begin a
n all-campus retreat. This is really one of the best times of the year to connect with students and for students to enjoy being with their families outside the pressures of school and ministry.  Please pray for refreshment and renewal for all!

THE PLAYGROUND PROJECT!!
The countdown towards the playground project is under 2 months!  Please pray for the over 30 team members coming to IGSL – for their preparation and their financial support to come in. 
Christine is coordinating a lot for the week they are here in April so you can pray for her as well.  And please pray that the playground makes it here on time!!!

FACULTY
This month we both are helping coordinate the visits of
2 possible faculty couples exploring whether IGSL could be a fit for them.  Pray that God uses the next month to confirm their calling and get clarity on whether IGSL is the best fit for them. 

Recent Praises

PRAISES!

CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
Christine and I were able to substitute teach a session in the
Christian marriage class last week. It was great fun sharing our story with a new class of students and their spouses. It opened up same great doors to connect with some individuals after the fact who were seeking to strengthen their marriages. It’s been good for us to continue to grow and develop in the arena of ministering as a couple to couples.

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    I (Brian) have just completed a series of trainings with the faculty that took place over the past few months.  God has used my experience in organizational leadership development and human resources to help the school and leadership here begin a leadership development strategy and startsuccession planning.  Most of the leadership of the school will be nearing 65 years of age in the next few years andthere’s an urgent need to prepare the new generation. I’ve been very thankful for the opportunity to help catalyze this process for the school’s future.  You can pray for the development of the next generation of faculty leadership for the future of IGSL!

NEW CHURCH

    We switched churches this past month to one with a greater international congregation in case we end up committing for a longer time period and it’s been a great blessing to all 5 of us so we’re grateful that God has provided in case we commit for a longer term here.

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    “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord!”

            A few times of the past 9 months we’ve asked for prayer for an IGSL graduate from Bhutan who was arrested and has been on trial for illegal ministry activities.  The journey has been a challenging one with many twists and turns. But prayers were answered!  The sentence was reduced to under 3 years which in Bhutan allows for a fine instead of jail time. This was as good of what could have been hoped for.  Pastor Tandin (IGSL class of 2008) was able to pay the fine and return home to his family and continue his ministry!  Read his letter to IGSL faculty and students in the wake of the news….


Dear IGSL Family,                                                       February 2, 2015

           I, Pastor Tandin Wangyal, my wife Nengboi Chongloi and my three sons (Kuenrab, Phuensum and Jetsan L. Wangyal) extend our deepest thanks to all of you. God from Heaven has answered your unceasing prayers and tears with the miraculously victory in the Samste Royal Court of Justice. It has never happened before in such magnitude of constitutional fight of one’s own right of faith and religion in Bhutan. This truly is the answered prayers of millions!

          I am writing this to thank each one of you, as you stood with us through this entire ordeal journey. IGSL, each one of you stood with us by your prayers and moral support. There were times, when I did not know WHAT next? What will happen to my family, if I will have to serve the mandatory prison term? How will my children take this? What will be their view towards the Loving God, who says, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Those thoughts kept daunting in my lives! But God continued to manifest his presence in many ways even during such times as this.

          During this entire journey in our lives, God never deserted us. In fact, he continued to show His presence and love through dreams, angelic-visions, still voices and through the promises of His Holy Scriptures. His presence was further manifested powerfully, as I spent hours in prayer interceding for my family and freedom. Even during the darkest period in the dungeon, God’s promises of peace in John 14:27 were ever present in my life. Of course my “theology” was tested! If I have to give one and ONLY message out of this ordeal and that is the “Power of Prayer” that I learn in the school of sufferings.

          Every sun rise that I see and fresh air that I breathe in is the greatest freedom that God has given me. Now I am able hold my kids and wife in arms in freedom and joy. As a family, we make this resolution in 2015 that no matter what, “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15).

          IGSL-Family, we love and thank you in millions for your unwavering support and unceasing prayers for us. Celebrate the Victory of the Lord!

Tandin, Nengboi, Kuenrab, Phuensum and Jetsan L.Wangyal
Kingdom of Bhutan

     Pastor Tandin and his faith in Christ through his suffering and challenges has been both sobering and inspiring to students and faculty here. Many students are quite aware that they may encounter similar struggles and it’s humbling to see them intentionally developing a foundation of character and faith to prepare for possible sufferings and persecutions.  Continue to pray for Pastor Tandin and the leaders being raised up to take the gospel to the least reached parts of Asia!

                                     In Christ,    Brian and Christine

National Tragedy

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    “I remember you. Can you teach us again from the word of God?”

   These were the words spoken by one of the 36 survivors of the recent “Mamasapano Massacre” as it’s being called to a fellow faculty member who was invited to minister to these survivors out of an original force of 78 police special action forces.

Last week the Philippines experienced a national tragedy that has sparked much grief and political outrage.  The implications are significant politically here and for IGSL as we’ll explain.

    Philippines police special action forces conducted an operation in Mindanao, where the Muslim rebels reside, to serve arrest warrants for high ranking terrorists, including one named Marwan who is one of the FBI’s most wanted. There are reports he was involved in a failed attempt to assassinate Pope Francis a couple weeks ago as well.  A conflict broke out between the special action force and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsomoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. Amidst poor police coordination and no military backup, the special action force was caught between groups. But what happened after is where the outrage is – Over half of the 44 were still alive after the conflict yet these Islamic groups murdered all the wounded in horrific fashion.

    This all takes place during efforts to bring peace between the Philippines and Islamic rebels. Muslim countries in the area are putting a lot of pressure on the Philippines government to work out a peace agreement.  Right now, that is in danger as many in the Philippines are crying out for retaliation and war.  The police have threatened a walk out if the government does not take action. It’s a critical time in the Philippines as you can see.

PRAY FOR IGSL Faculty Who Have Lost Loved Ones
Closer to home – several of the police special action force team were related to IGSL faculty.  One is a cousin of one of my best friends here.  One is a nephew of a couple Christine and I had dinner with last Friday (See picture above of him).  There is a lot of grief in the community.

PRAY FOR Ministry to Police Cadets and Officers
But, as you know IGSL has had an ongoing ministry among police academy cadets as we’ve shared.  At least 3 of those killed were involved in the IGSL affiliated ministry and one was a student leader for the ministry at the time. IGSL had just officially signed an agreement with the Philippines National Police Academy and is positioned to ministry to both cadets and officers who have been very much impacted by this tragedy. We have a team that does ministry at the Academy on a weekly basis. Please be praying!  The quote at the top though speaks to the power of IGSL’s long-standing presence in some of these strategic ministry areas. Our fellow faculty members were were a trusted presence for a critical time where there was a need for spiritual comfort and guidance.

PRAY FOR Ministry to Government Officials and Wisdom
But additionally, many of our executive leadership were invited this past week to talk with several members of the Congress and government.  God has opened doors for many of our faculty and students to ministry in pretty strategic circles in such a volatile and difficult situation. There is a degree of chaos politically and there are rumors that the current circumstances could provide an opportunity for the current government to be overthrown. Pray for the Christian leaders in government and among the police force to lead and influence with the wisdom of God.  Please pray that Philippine leaders would not cave to pressure, but lead with the best for the Philippines in mind. And pray for the safety and stability of the Philippines.

PRAY FOR IGSL Students & Grads Who Are Called to Mindanao
This tragedy inflames a lot of bad blood and anger, but we have many graduates and students who are training to plant churches in these very areas among the Muslim population in Mindanao.  They are deeply grieved.  Please pray for them because the cost of their calling is very real to them with such conflict and bloodshed so prevalent.  Pray that God would keep raising up bold and courageous men and women to bring Christ to Mindanao in the Philippines.

And please pray for the Philippines – there’s no space to get it into this, but the general sense we get from others is that this is a very big moment for the Philippines. Please pray that God sovereignly guides leaders and people to navigate circumstances here wisely.

God Bless!

                                                              Brian & Christine