Moving Forward

By God’s grace on December 19, 2008, Cirena and I have graduated from NTM’s Missions Training Center.  Having served with NTM first as Associates starting in December of 2002, we are excited now to have full membership with NTM.  For those of you who have partnered with us during these past six years whether by prayer, sacrificial giving, or encouragement, we thank God for each one of you.

So what’s next?  Now begins the process of partnership development.  Logistically speaking I would consider this to be ensuring we have our beans, bullets, & bandaids for the ministry God is calling us to.

No, we’re not taking bullets to the mission field with us but we do need to ensure we are properly equipped for what lies ahead.  This would include the cost of computers, printers, maintainance, repair, equipment replacement, etc… 

Eph 6:12-13
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
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As for our beans this is nothing more than our basic sustanance, which includes not only food but also clothing & the cost of shelter. Band-aids refers to ensuring that by way of benefits we are prepared for possible medical needs, emergencies, & even retirement.

By way of reminder, NTM is a faith based organization which means that all of us as members of NTM are required to look to the Lord for our provisions.  We pray that you would be willing to consider and pray about being a financial partner with us in reaching those that have not yet heard.