Most of you know that a big thing on my list these days is finding a mission board. In a lot of ways, that's a big, scary decision to me! Finding the right board is pretty important as you could possibly be associated with them for the rest of your life! Well earlier this week (Monday through Wednesday), I had a great opportunity that pertains to my future with missions. The Fellowship of Missions
www.fellowshipofmissions.org
hosted a mini-conference here at the college. The speaker was a motivational-type speaker named Greg Blake. You can also visit his website at:
www.pepworks.org
All I can say is, "What a blessing!" It was very encouraging to sit in on these seminars. Although the seminars were not directed to the students, but rather to the missionaries, it was great information that will surely be a big help in the future. Many topics were covered as the seminars were geared more toward Practical type discussions. Things were discussed like: how to handle problems in ministry, how to strive for excellence, how to guard your ministry, among many others.
The seminars were a great blessing but it was also a wonderful opportunity to engage in conversation with veteran missionaries, young missionaries, and representatives of mission boards. I made several good contacts that will be a help to me in my future. I also had some good talks about what I should look for in a mission board and what to expect. Although I didn't make a decision on a board yet, this helped get at least one step closer! Please continue to pray as I seek God's wisdom in selecting a board to go with that will be a good fit and help to my ministry. Thank you for all your prayer and support!
