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Spring 2020

Spring 2020

What does ministry this spring look like? Well, like for so many of you, we have had to change things up here at the MTC. Our classes have gone completely online for the rest of the semester. Our academic management team did an awesome job of rearranging some of this semester’s classes with next semester’s […]
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On Their Way!

On Their Way!

On January 15th, four families that we helped train and equip here at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) will be heading to Papua New Guinea. Two of the couples were in our Training Team and we were able to mentor two couples during their time at the MTC. Pray for the Ames, LeBlancs, Weavers and […]
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Why do you do what you do?

Why do you do what you do?

Have you ever wondered why some people do what they do? Why did they pick that career? What’s behind their thinking in making that move? Maybe, those of you acquainted with us have often wondered “Why do Craig and Cheryl do what they do? Why are they in Missouri? What’s behind their move?” One way […]
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God equipping through transformation

God equipping through transformation

From time to time we wonder how the training is affecting the students, our future co-laborers in reaching the least and un-reached people groups of the world. Recently one of our students shared this with her ministry partners (shared with permission). “So what is one of the biggest lessons my Father has been teaching me […]
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Your involvement is not in Vain.

Your involvement is not in Vain.

Today I was encouraged my the ministry we had over the past 3 years in Papua, Asia-Pacific.  Our second group of discipleship students consisted of 2 families (4 people). We, along with our co-workers Nicho and Jaing were able to invest 2 full years into these folks. Presently Rumi and Nelson are working/teaching along side […]
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God at work in the “off” times

God at work in the “off” times

We trust the Lord is giving you strength and joy during these summer months. Below are a few pictures to help you see the fruit of your labor via prayer and financial support. The kids still have a little over a month left for summer vacation. Cody spent some time in our “old stomping grounds”. […]
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God Continues to work

God Continues to work

Several weeks ago we were visited by two former students from the National Training Center we used to teach at. They are both from the same tribe and were in town along with their area pastor. We are glad to be able to visit, encourage and pray with them before they left. Both are now […]
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Is it worth supporting The 4 C’s ministry?

Is it worth supporting The 4 C’s ministry?

We asked the question several months ago “Is it worth supporting The 4 C’s ministry here in Papua Asia-Pacific?   In our March 2011 update featured here we answer this vital question.  So what are you waiting on?  Go a head and  CLICK THE PICTURE AND THEN CLICK THE LINK TO GET ANSWER.   For some […]
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P2J GIDI Church Discipleship Center

P2J GIDI Church Discipleship Center

We are finally in full swing here at the P2J GIDI Church discipleship center. Nico Mawere and I (Craig) are teaching from 8 AM to 12 noon.  We are teaching from Genesis 1:1 all the way through to the Ascension of Christ. We are teaching two lessons each morning. I teach the first lesson from […]
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Cheryl Feeling Much Better

Cheryl Feeling Much Better

Thank you so much for praying for Cheryl.  If you have been following on Facebook then you have seen some progress. After 3 days of medication and some good rest Cheryl is doing much better. We appreciate all the emails and FB notes letting us know you are/where praying.  We even had a church from […]
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