1st Pastors/Leaders Forum

October 11th, NTM Paraguay hosted its first Pastors/Leaders Forum.

Leadership from seven churches were present at the forum, where we discussed the need of all Christians, no matter where they are from, to be involved in world evangelism, presented the ministry of NTM in Paraguay, and listened to their thoughts, questions, concerns, and perspectives.

Our desire is to work more closely with the local church to assist the church in training, equipping, and sending missionaries to plant churches among the unreached in Paraguay and around the world.

It was a very profitable time.

In preparation for the forum, Randy met with Dean and Mike Goddard, our coworkers in this vital ministry of Mobilization. Dean and Nellie Goddard were some of our very first coworkers in the Aché, back in 1989. Mike was a teenager then, and now almost, 20 years later, we\’re working together again.

During the forum Randy assisted in presenting the ministry and history of New Tribes Mission in Paraguay. I made snacks and prepared a meal in order to invite some of those attending for lunch after the forum. I\’ve also been making table cloths for use in the seminar. Randy\’s and my involvement in Mobilization is limited, to a degree, since we also have other responsibilities, but it is a privileged to work with both Mike, Dean, and their families.

This first Pastors Forum included a small group of local pastors and church leaders. Three of the men in leadership from the church we attend here in Asunción, were able to attend We respect each of them highly, and greatly appreciated their input.

We\’ll be meeting again on November 29th , continuing from where we left off.

You can read some more about the Pastors/Leaders Forum at  www.ntm.org/mike_goddard/10216 .

As an aspect of the Mobilization ministry, Dean and Mike are currently teaching Chronologically through the Bible in the Guarani language in small country Paraguayan churches. The purpose is to see them grounded in foundational truths so they are ready to reach out to people around them and in other places, clearly presenting the Gospel, and to train others to carry on the ministry of Chronological Bible teaching without missionary involvement.

Dean, Mike, and our Pastor Carlos were recently able to travel to an area five hours away to share with a group of pastors from six churches, for that very purpose. The pastors are excited about being able to more clearly teach the Bible. Mike and Dean will be making a number of trips over the next few months, to teach them how to use the Bible lessons.

We want to thank you again for your vital part in our ministries in Paraguay.

Your coworker,

Laurie, for all