17 January 2012 Dear Friends,
Greetings from Denver (although enroute to the Middle East). This past weekend I was involved in a "Train the Trainer" initiative withCrescent Project. I sat among a Saudi, Indian, and Moroccan who previously had come to faith in Christ. Another participant has lived in Kazhakstan for 10 years, another (Dutch woman) served for many years in Thailand.
What an incredibly rich and powerful time we had as we worked on how to equip local churches to reach out to Muslims in the West!
Today Susy and I fly to Beirut, Lebanon for the next week. I will be meeting with the director of World Vision (and visiting Palestinian refugees camps), connecting with other key leaders in the city, and preaching at All Saints Church, pastored by long-time friends of ours. This is the first time Susy and I will be in the Middle East together!
I am in the midst of developing a new seminar entitled, The Desire of Every Jew and Muslim, focusing on the similarities between them in relating to God (or trying to do so). I will be doing the seminar in Denver in February.
There is so much happening simultaneously in ministry it's a bit overwhelming at the moment. Please pray for balance as I juggle numerous opportunities.
Family Update
Carly returned from Mexico last month and is back atWestmont College for the remainder of her third year. She is living off campus now, working a couple of jobs, and busy with school.
Steven is waiting to hear from several universities if he has been admitted. Earlier this month he was accepted to theUniversity of Denver and offered a partial scholarship. Denver is his "back up" school; he is waiting to hear from USC and NYUwhich are his first choices.
Thank you for your friendship and encouragement. We will look forward to giving an update on our Lebanon trip in the next few weeks.
With Grace, in Christ,
Brian and Susy |
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