Expectations of being able to continue to offer some form of ministry in Christian studies this term seemed rather weak. We had very little thought that it would even be a ministry development for this term, as a priority of our vision consisted in the ministry with youth and children. That priority has not been diminished, nor neglected. However, we have been overwhelmingly surprised at how the Lord has offered an opportunity to teach and train some young Christians; and these opportunities came largely without solicitation on our part. As previous posts had mentioned, we are proceeding with these classes on two different levels--one on an official level with three students (Jason, Stephen, and Kolya), and another level in an informal setting with a group of youth and young adults at a village church. We are happy to be given both of these wonderful opportunities.
Last evening we began our course with the three young men on the subject of Christian Ethics. This course incorporates the materials developed by God's Bible School & College ADEP program, directed by Dr. Mark Bird. We have adapted the course in some necessary ways to fit the context of our situation. We gather together, listen to the lectures, and discuss relative issues. The two Ukrainian fellows are doing well in spite of the fact that all the course materials are in English. Prayer for these fellows as they study would be a blessing.
Thursday (Jan. 27th) we will begin the course with the youth and young adults on a theme that we taught six years ago in Kiev--Practical Christian Living. The youth had desired to be offered some lessons in basic theology, but we thought it prudent to start on some more fundamental themes first. Pray for this ministry.
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| Initiating the class about Christian Ethics |
It is our desire to nurture this ministry as God leads. We hope to invite some visiting teachers in the future and ask you to help us as we try to develop this critical aspect of ministry.
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