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NTM’s MTC CP1 Class!

September 2, 2011 by Noe and Lisa Martinez

So, you understood that title, right? 🙂

Indeed, there are many acronyms used here at the Missionary Training Center (MTC), and many jokes about said acronyms. Here’s an example of how we could communicate poorly with you:

“Hello friends in the PNW! After graduating from the BI in MI, we are at NTM’s MTC in MO, taking our e1 CP1 courses, to prepare us for e2 and NCLA so that we can move quickly into TCLA. Our current classes include FBT and BOFF, CLA and MP, MCM, and WA. We also have our ELINC twice a week with several other couples, some of whom are MK’s- and one who was with NTMA. We’re still being diligent with our PD too. We’re interested in PNG or perhaps WA, but we’re open to any UPG.”

Actually, the whole concept of acronyms really could relate to some of the things we’re learning here. For example, if we were to approach a stranger and quickly say, “You need Jesus!”, would they really understand? (of course there’s a chance, but the general answer would be no!) Sometimes we abbreviate things, and perhaps we don’t even consider why.

Two of the acronyms above, “FBT” and “BOFF” are the substance of what I’m writing about here, and what we’re learning currently. We are reading “Building On Firm Foundations” (BOFF) – which we highly recommend -, which addresses this very issue of hearts being prepared and ready to receive the Gospel message. This concept begins in Genesis 3. Before God addresses any other issues with Adam and Eve, He first asks them, “Where are you?” Is it important to find out ‘where’ someone is before telling them that their Savior has come? Do we have a relationship with them? Do we know who they are? From this book also comes New Tribes Mission’s (NTM’s) curriculum for tribal church planting – the Foundational Bible Teaching (FBT), which is Creation to Christ. We’ve mentioned it before, but by beginning in Genesis, a hearer is given the opportunity to learn who God is, the state of man, man’s failure to keep the Law, and man’s need for a Savior. Then when Christ comes on the scene, the hearer understands and can say, “That’s my Savior!” The point? Hearts and minds that are prepared and ready to receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Part of this FBT class (see above) will be to teach through this curriculum to/with our classmates.

We are keeping VERY busy with studies, and we absolutely love being here at the MTC! We thank God for each and every one of you who has helped us get here in one way or another!

Study group

We ask that you remember us in your prayers:

  • For our relationship (marriage)
  • For parenting – Naya especially right now
  • For our friendships with fellow students and staff here
  • Blast from the past dinner! 🙂
  • For God’s continued provision for our needs
The girls are having a blast with old and new friends, and with the weather being so hot (average 90’s since we moved here), they’ve enjoyed splashing in the water (the lake, or water in our little inflatable boat). Naya turns 4 on September 9th!!!

To find out how you can get involved in reaching unreached people groups with the Gospel, visit www.ntm.org!

~Noe and Lisa Martinez, Naya and Jocie
–by the way, e1 just refers to the phase of equipping we are in with NTM, and CP1 means we are in our first semester of the Church Planting track of training.
Our “home”! 3rd Townhouse from the left w/ the lights on.

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Comments

  1. Cindy Faulkner says

    September 19, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Hope all goes well for you! Life as students with a young family is very difficult–speaking from experience. May you stay on top of everything He is calling you to do and may you also be able to distinguish very clearly what that entails. Blessings! Cindy

  2. Stacy says

    September 17, 2011 at 3:36 am

    I love your main picture and catching up with your goings on. I still need your address now that you're settled. Please email me when you get a chance. Love you all!

  3. Branden says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    It's odd how much that room looks so much like Ecola. I'm glad you guys are settled in. I was laughing at your acronym paragraph! So true!

  4. Chelsea says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Good post Lisa! Am enjoying keeping up on what's going on in your lives! Will continue to pray specifically too. Love you!

  5. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    i love that question: "where are you?" so important!! your new setup looks pretty nice, beautiful yard for the girls to enjoy:) thank you for sharing your life with us!! robert and i think of you often and will remember to pray for you more too. <3
    ~eirin

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