It is hard to believe that we are in 2015. The Jews have a saying, "Another year closer to Jerusalem." Well, Christians can say, "Another year closer to eternity!" In my book, a great perspective.
A couple of weeks ago Cheryl and I had the opportunity to attend the Global Training Network annual conference in Phoenix. Global Training Network is a group of 90 seasoned Christian men and women dedicated to training and encouraging pastors around the world. I had seen photos of them all. But it was finally great to actually meet many of them. They are a wonderful and passionate group of people. And they are fun to be with, as well. The theme of the conference was God's grace. What a great reminder that we have this great hope within us solely based on the grace of God. We also made some great ministry connections. Lord willing, we will be ministering with one of them in Haiti in May.
Speaking of Haiti . . . . It as been exactly one year since we ended our 3-year stay at NVM in Haiti. Again, time flies by so quickly. The ministry there continues and we will be returning again soon to help in any way we can. Cheryl continues her support of the ministry to Haitian women. The ladies continue to create craft items to make a living to support their families. Raw materials need to be brought in and finished product brought out. Cheryl will also encourage the workers there and lend additional training. I will be working with NVM's director, Esperandieu Pierre. I will also be coming alongside Gami Ortiz who heads up the ministry to local pastors. Lord willing we will be traveling to Haiti in March.
It also looks like we will be returning to Haiti in May do conduct training for Haitian pastors through a different ministry. We are talking with fellow GTN staff member Jim Baugh about training together on that trip. Jim has been there in the past to conduct evangelism training. On this trip, we will be focusing on discipleship training. Building Christian leaders is a tremendous need in Haiti. This will be required to expand God's Kingdom and to reach Haiti for Christ.
We want to thank you all again for your prayers and support. We can not do this without you. And we would love to hear from you so we can keep connected and keep you in our prayers.
Serving on your behalf in Haiti and around the world,
Jim & Cheryl Warner
A couple of weeks ago Cheryl and I had the opportunity to attend the Global Training Network annual conference in Phoenix. Global Training Network is a group of 90 seasoned Christian men and women dedicated to training and encouraging pastors around the world. I had seen photos of them all. But it was finally great to actually meet many of them. They are a wonderful and passionate group of people. And they are fun to be with, as well. The theme of the conference was God's grace. What a great reminder that we have this great hope within us solely based on the grace of God. We also made some great ministry connections. Lord willing, we will be ministering with one of them in Haiti in May.
Speaking of Haiti . . . . It as been exactly one year since we ended our 3-year stay at NVM in Haiti. Again, time flies by so quickly. The ministry there continues and we will be returning again soon to help in any way we can. Cheryl continues her support of the ministry to Haitian women. The ladies continue to create craft items to make a living to support their families. Raw materials need to be brought in and finished product brought out. Cheryl will also encourage the workers there and lend additional training. I will be working with NVM's director, Esperandieu Pierre. I will also be coming alongside Gami Ortiz who heads up the ministry to local pastors. Lord willing we will be traveling to Haiti in March.
It also looks like we will be returning to Haiti in May do conduct training for Haitian pastors through a different ministry. We are talking with fellow GTN staff member Jim Baugh about training together on that trip. Jim has been there in the past to conduct evangelism training. On this trip, we will be focusing on discipleship training. Building Christian leaders is a tremendous need in Haiti. This will be required to expand God's Kingdom and to reach Haiti for Christ.
We want to thank you all again for your prayers and support. We can not do this without you. And we would love to hear from you so we can keep connected and keep you in our prayers.
Serving on your behalf in Haiti and around the world,
Jim & Cheryl Warner