International School of Ministry (ISOM)

Hey friends!

we're about to start a new semester of the Bible School in Pakak. The curriculum is through world renown teachers and pastors that are translated to the local languages through video. so all you need is a DVD player and TV or projector and you have an instant class.
this semester will focus on prayer, Old Testament survey, healing, and helps minstry. we have 20-25 students planning to join us. the class will start this sunday and will continue for approximately 4 months with 32 class hours total. Our last semester was a huge success with most of the students returning for the second semester. once 5 semesters are completed, the students can apply for a diploma in Biblical Studies from the Christian Leadership Institute.

Go! and Make disciples!

this is our mandate right now. This is what God has placed in my heart and i feel fulfilled while we are facilitating classes. there are few times i have paused in the middle of something and thought, "this is what i was created to do".

each student only pays $14 per semester! many cannot afford the cost and need sponsors. if you would like to help a student(s), just let us know. we do all we can so anyone who wants to join, can.
Tuberculosis Sponsorships

We are continuing the TB sponsorships. The government has finally committed to helping children with TB, so our sponsorships have decreased as we want to direct people to existing programs first, so we can utilize our resources the best we can. We have a few adults we are currently sponsoring. some, we sponsor until the government can approve their medicines, and others are supported fully from us.

Lives are literally saved from TB meds. We make sure we take time to pray with our patients and provide them with education and hope for their situation. Thank those who have donated money for medicines so we can continue this ministry

Home construction

One of our primary tasks right now is building a home. Our family has moved 4 times in the past 5 years and we need a place to call home. After this month, our support has significantly dropped and we can no longer afford to keep renting. We have spent all we had in savings and need donations for this project to be completed. We are in the process of building a deep well, repairing the ministry office and building a septic tank. (read the next blog for details and pictures).

thanks for your concern, prayers, and partnerships. they are appreciated and needed.

Chris, Cathee, Samuel and Miriam