Gnu Opportunities in Africa!
Kenya and Rwanda GNU stuff
Back in May, I mentioned that seemingly at random, I had the unique privilege of dining with His Excellency Daniel Wambura, the Ambassador from Kenya to Burundi. …Turns out it was a God moment.
The Ambassador told us of a huge need for training for the pastors and key leaders in Migori, a rural area in Southwest Kenya. The ambassador asked if we would come and help his people. He and his father started many of the churches years ago, and he loves them dearly. The pastors and leaders have very little access to ministry preparation and little Bible knowledge. The need is great.
I can now say with great excitement that, God-willing, I will launch a “gnu” (pronounced new) work in rural Migori, Kenya, right after the New Year. But that’s not all! After the training conference in Kenya, I plan to fly to Kigali, Rwanda to work with a brand “gnu” cohort of Rwandan pastors at another training conference.
Since these two gnu opportunities weren’t part of this year’s budget. I’m asking God to provide $6000 before summer’s end and to pay for the upfront costs (such as purchasing all the flights, etc.), to make these two “gnu” conferences a reality.
Would you prayerfully consider a special gift to launch these “gnu” works?
Speaking of Bihembe, Rwanda – GRADUATIONS!
As you know, I've been joyfully training pastors in Bihembe, Rwanda, for the last several years. The pastors there have now completed their three-year training program! These men’s lives and congregations have been deeply impacted by you! I don’t have words to convey my gratitude for your partnering with me in this work.
I’ll miss these folks a ton, but as I said, I'll have the joy of training a whole “gnu” group of pastors in Bihembe, Rwanda beginning our planned trip in January.
The Fall is FULL!
Here come more long flights and airport hangs. It's been helpful to be home for a couple of months to tend to all the administrative and preparatory work for the upcoming trainings, as well as doing online training and care for pastors in Malawi, Burundi, and here in the US. I’m counting down the days until I leave for Burundi in September, then after a brief time back home I’ll head to Cambodia for three+ weeks of training leaders all over that beautiful and needy country! The Fall will be filled with travel and impact!
Burundi May Training Recap
The May 2024 Burundi trip was excellent! These leaders are incredibly dialed in and tell us how they're using what we have taught them to train other leaders and how they use what they have been taught in their daily ministries.
It's been super gratifying to work with these top notch leaders. I can't believe that we will conclude their two-year training cycle in September and that they will graduate from our program. It went by so quickly! It has been a great start to our dream for Burundi, and I’m currently working on starting another “gnu” training program for more “gnu” leaders in Burundi in the Spring! THANK YOU for making it possible.
Greece and Turkey Study Tour Anyone?
In April of 2025, I will be leading and teaching a Bible study tour across Greece and Turkey, following the footsteps of Paul the Apostle. You're invited. Find out some more information by clicking this link.
Feel free to contact me if you have an interest in knowing more about this incredible time of study, growth, fun, and fellowship. Maybe you will even make some “gnu” friends on the journey… (I had to slip it in there).
Prayer Requests
For God to provide the needed $6000 to launch the “gnu” ministry conferences in Kenya and Rwanda.
For God to assemble the exact group of pastors and leaders HE desires to equip for the “gnu” ministry in Kenya.
For divine guidance as I complete writing a new course curriculum for my class in Missions.
For travel, health, logistics, and God’s powerful movement on the upcoming training trips to Burundi and Cambodia.
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Thank you for partnering with me in this endeavor, which is truly changing the lives of leaders, who are truly changing the lives of their people, who are truly changing their villages, cities, and countries for Jesus.
Your ministry partner in the global divine love conspiracy,
-Chuckk
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