By His Sovereign Grace: Day 1 - Theological Education in Action Conference

Monday, May 25, 2009

Day 1 - Theological Education in Action Conference

It was a very challenging day here in Harrisburg, PA. Approximately 50 attendees listened to some great lectures from Dr. Jim Plueddemann about theological education and the integrating of academic teaching with practical, spirit-led and heartfelt ministry. There was plenty of opportunity for us all to interact in small group discussion on the subject.

I especially have enjoyed getting time to talk with Darryl Meekins, Selvan Govender and Bobby Hile, who are ABWE Durban Team members. Darryl is South African and married to Casey, a former single ABWE missionary. Darryl was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in Cape Town. He is a former student of Baptist Bible College-KZN and now he is the director. Pray for Darryl and the other men and women on the Durban team. Pray for safety for their families while they are away. Pray for the Lord to continue to open the doors for ministry opportunities.

Tonight there was a fantastic message by Dr. Michael Loftis about our role as theological educators and the importance of knowing that there is a greater dynamic involved in this ministry than just the academics of teaching. He must have posed well over 50 questions that we should ask ourselves related to serving, teaching, mentoring and entrusting the Word of God to those who are being trained for the ministry. Once I know the address for this link of the message, I'll post it.

Please continue to pray for this conference to enhance our connection to the ministry in Durban and our vision for theological education, so that "the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:17)

Blessings in Christ

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