Tuesday, June 10, 2014

My future plans

After spending over half of the last year doing mission work in Nicaragua, my future path has become much clearer. In fact after being back to the states for a few months, then returning to Nicaragua last week for 8 days, it was difficult to even leave Nicaragua. God has opened the door for me to attend a two year school in Lubbock, Texas which would allow me to have a full time career in ministry. I plan to begin school August 11 at Sunset International Bible Institute there in Lubbock. Given that it is only a two year program to receive a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, I will not be permitted to have a job while attending school. Since SIBI is not a nationally accredited state school, government funding and student loans aren't an option. The majority of students attending raise support from churches in order to cover living expenses while going to school. While requesting money is my least favorite thing in the world to do, I'm learning that a career in ministry requires much dependence upon the church body to be able to bless the lives of others spiritually and financially. That is my passion, to bless others lives in the name of Jesus all over the world. I could not have lived in Nicaragua for six months without continual and prayerful support from so many friends, family and brothers and sisters in Christ, and I know that my future will be much the same. During my next two years in school, financial support can be sent to Sunset International Bible Institute - 3723 34th St., Lubbock, TX 79410, earmarked with my name for school funding. Anyone that has specific questions or would like to talk and/or pray with me about this is welcome to get ahold of me on my cell phone, 406-321-2307. Thanks to all who continue to help in this ministry that God has blessed me to be a part of!