Monday, September 20, 2010

An Outing with the AMT


So the first week of classes with Advanced Mission Training are over and the next is starting. JD and I definitely threw the students into the deep end and we've already seen such amazing growth and hunger for God. Their first classes were theology, gps navigation, and bush cooking. In theology we taught on everything from creation, redemption, holy spirit, and even healing. Lots of information packed into 1 week! In GPS the students learned how to navigate the bush of africa with handheld gps systems. Bush cooking was a great time where they all cooked dinner for the group over the campfire, doing everything from collecting firewood to even baking bread.

By the time the weekend came, everyone was anxious for some time off of the base. On saturday we visited victoria falls and on sunday we went to church in one of the nearby villages and then swimming at the 3 star lodge in town. It's so hot here now that swimming is the top activity on everyone's weekend plans.

It's been a great start to amt and I look forward to continuing to see God at work in and through every student's life.


Photo Caption: Part of the AMT class @ vic falls

Friday, September 3, 2010

AMT Begins

On Wednesday, the majority of our september advanced mission training (aka AMT) arrived. Usually I'm not too involved with the 3 month training program, but for this class I'll actually be co-leading. I did this back in 2008 and really enjoyed it. I love how I get to be ministering to the same team for 3 months compared to the 2 or 3 weeks I usually have with the expedition teams.

The team looks like they're going to be a great group. There's a great mix of ages, backgrounds, and experiences that every single person has something to offer and something to gain from their time here. I'm excited to see what the Lord is going to do not only in their lives but mine also during these next 3 months.

Tomorrow we're heading out to the villages for a week of ministry. It'll be challenging in every way possible, especially since hot season has begun and we're back in the 90's and getting hotter each day. Please keep us in your prayers and I look forward to sharing the testimonies when we get back on the 10th.

Blessings!


To read more about AMT, please go to www.overlandmissions.com