Malakal Report
You know what’s fun? Team teaching with a television commercial director and a psychotherapist in Sudan. The Director, M.L. Nelson, is in Sudan for the first time. He’s been a Christian for 5 years, (He’s a shade over 60) and God is blasting his socks off. He said this is the first time he’s talked about God in front of a group this size. It’s cool to watch, and he’s a natural.
Rob Sherman, the psychotherapist, is fun to behold for other reasons. In addition to our standard curriculum, he has already delved into the root cause of tribalism, spousal abuse, and sex. He has the pastors convicted, spellbound, and laughing so hard the room shakes. He gets right to the core of things. It’s fun to watch.
Carol Zeigler and Amy Carenza are in their wheelhouse. Gifted businesswomen in America, they’re teaching 13 women the fundamentals of starting, marketing, running, and prospering a business. They’re a blast to hang out with here in Sudan.
We are in a very strategic place in Sudan. This is as front lines as it gets. How front lines? A good friend of mine who just returned from a little farther North reports of families accepting payments to put their children in Islamic schools in the North. 82 children were taken to these schools recently. Again, where is the Church? I could rant, but I’m saving it for now.
I taught the pastor’s today, and I’ll teach again tomorrow. My heart is stirred for this place. Pray for me and David Kaya. The challenge here feels overwhelming.
Pray for our e3 Team who leaves for Sudan on the 26th. I’ll be flying down to meet them on Saturday. We’re praying we can plant seven new churches that week.
And to those connected to my family, remember Ali and the kiddos. This is a long one for husband and daddy to be away.
God bless,
Mike
Posted by on 06/24 at 11:56 AM