"Save the date: May 19 is the International Day for the Unreached -" Mission Network News

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/save-the-date-may-19-is-the-international-day-for-the-unreached/ 

"Sudanese Christians introduce desperate people to Jesus as war rages on - "

"The war is nowhere near being over, but John and his organization – which we cannot name for security purposes – remain committed to their work in Sudan. By empowering local Gospel workers, they're introducing desperate people to the HOPE OF CHRIST..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/sudanese-christians-introduce-desperate-people-to-jesus-as-war-rages-on/ 

"God's LOVE reaches and transforms Lebanon's next generation - "

"Kurds, Arabs, Lebanese, Syrian refugees, local internally displaced persons, and impoverished local farmers receive the FRIENDSHIP of Heart for Lebanon."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gods-love-reaches-and-transforms-lebanons-next-generation/ 

"Churches in Russia "resourceful" and persevering in politically charged times "

"there are areas within Russia where the gospel has not yet fully penetrated, such as in the Arctic Circle and Far East Russia. Believers are PRAYING for continued OPEN DOORS to reach these regions with the hope of Christ..." 

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/churches-in-russia-resourceful-and-persevering-in-politically-charged-times/ 

Iran’s “fatherless and fearless” GenZ poised for Gospel ignition -"

" Once young people realize that the God of the Bible loves mankind and is forgiving and kind and so much more, the gospel resonates deeply within them, Shariat says. "The last six months has been an EXPLOSION OF SALVATION of young people in our ministry."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/irans-fatherless-and-fearless-genz-poised-for-gospel-ignition/ 

"Clean water and Living Water needed in rural Kenya -"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/clean-water-and-living-water-needed-in-rural-kenya/ 

"JESUS Film Project celebrates 2,100th translation "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/jesus-film-project-celebrates-2100th-translation/ 

Prayer Request for "The state of Alaska : Alaska needs missionaries"

from Joy L.         PRAYER REQUEST SHARED WITH YOU: for The state of Alaska Alaska needs missionaries - by Anonymous A. at 7:20 PM on Tue, Feb 20, 2024 Please pray for missionaries to come to Alaska. 2% of our population is Christian. SRA, witchcraft, freemasons, and secret societies are more prevalent. Missing and murdered children are common here, homeless are left outside to freeze. Our government is corrupt and unconcerned. A woman was raped and thrown in the snow here. When they caught the man he was sent home with a ankle monitor and the judge stated in his ruling that losing his job was punishment enough.        Joy L.       FREE APP Have you heard about The Bible Memory App? It's a free mobile app and website that makes memorizing Bible verses easy. Memorizing Scripture is one of the best ways to improve your prayer life and grow closer to God. CLICK HERE to get started with The Bible Memory App!   Message intended for ameriprayer@gmail.com. Trouble viewing this e-mail? Unsubscribe from https://nationalprayerbank.com messages. Block future messages from this person. Copyright © 2024 National Prayer Bank | P.O. Box 1106, Fairhope, AL 36533

-pray for " Bibles For The World"

https://www.biblesfortheworld.org 

👍✝️"Christian missionaries have witnessed a "massive move of God" in troubled Nicaragua,

"According to CBN News, Christian missionaries have witnessed a "massive move of God" in troubled Nicaragua, thousands of miles south of the U.S. border in the heart of Central America.

Missionary Britt Hancock reported thousands of miracles and tens of thousands of conversions to Christ among the roughly 650,000 people who have attended evangelism events in that country so far this year...."

https://www.wnd.com/2023/11/nicaragua-experiencing-massive-move-god-events-draw-650000-far-tens-thousands-accept-christ/

"Steve Vander Molen is now serving as the Director of Set Free USA."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/set-free-welcomes-new-u-s-leader/

"North Korean Christians report acts of healing"

"

Foley tells the story of a North Korean couple who experienced healing. The husband was a Christian, but the wife didn't even know it yet.

She became sick, and he taught her to pray for healing. Foley says, "She thought was the craziest thing she ever heard. And she did it and she was healed. She asked her husband, what was that about? What does that mean? And he was able to tell her about the Lord."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/north-korean-christians-report-acts-of-healing/

Prayers for the Sentinelese to #RepentAndBeBaptized ✝️🙏#AcceptChrist2bSaved

His family in

"a statement at the time said: "We recently learned from an unconfirmed report that John Allen Chau was reported killed in India while reaching out to members of the Sentinelese Tribe in the Andaman Islands.

"He loved God, life, helping those in need and had nothing but love for the Sentinelese people. We forgive those reportedly responsible for his death..."

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/man-killed-uncontacted-tribe-after-30620890.amp

"4 Christian Bros Homeschooled in Jungle Bring Jesus to Superstitious Tribe—Who Share Survival Savvy

"They were evangelist Christian shoots in a jungle of superstition and magic. There were no roads, no internet, schools, or hospitals. The only way in was by helicopter, yet they were welcomed with open arms"

. https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/4-christian-bros-homeschooled-in-jungle-bring-christ-to-superstitious-tribe-who-share-survival-savvy_5235388.html?utm_source=andshare 

"Mission Cry piggybacking on medical shipment to get Bibles, Christian books into Liberia"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-cry-piggybacking-on-medical-shipment-to-get-bibles-christian-books-into-liberia/

"In India, 98% of the 1.4 billion people don’t follow Jesus Christ. "

"In India, 98% of the 1.4 billion people don't follow Jesus Christ. It's not because they heard the Gospel and rejected it. Most Indians have no idea who Jesus is....India needs more church planters, but there are challenges.."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/india-needs-more-church-planters-but-there-are-challenges/

"Desperation Spikes in Myanmar – and Faith Grows"

"Such aid opens hearts to hear the gospel. The leader of another native ministry said he was recently able to provide rice and cooking oil as well as God's Word to 43 needy families..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/desperation-spikes-in-myanmar-and-faith-grows/

"From desperate wife to joyful Church Planter

"In 2018, Naveen felt called to do more to reach her neighbors and community with the Gospel, so she began Church Planter Training with Mission India..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/naveens-story-from-desperate-wife-to-joyful-church-planter/

'Building up India’s persecuted Church with free Bibles, Christian books

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/building-up-indias-persecuted-church-with-free-bibles-christian-books/

"Mission India celebrates 45 years of Gospel ministry! "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-india-celebrates-45-years-gospel-ministry/

"Short-term missions teams serving refugees at US-Mexico border "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/short-term-missions-teams-serving-refugees-at-us-mexico-border/

"Former terrorism hub being transformed by the Gospel"

"Notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden hid in his Abbottabad compound until U.S. Navy Seals killed him in 2011. A year ago, Mission Cry started handing out Bibles in the area near bin Laden's old compound."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/former-terrorism-hub-being-transformed-by-the-gospel/

"Pray for Muslims in upcoming Ramadan Prayer Challenge"

"Prayercast is hosting a Ramadan Prayer Challenge to help Christians pray strategically for Muslims during this time to know Jesus as their Savior. You can sign up now to join the Ramadan Prayer Challenge! "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/pray-for-muslims-in-upcoming-ramadan-prayer-challenge/

"Three ways to partner with Jesus in the Middle East"

"Uncharted Ministries works alongside believers and churches in the Middle East to bring the Good News of Jesus to Jewish and Muslim communities. Learn more about Uncharted's work here."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/three-ways-to-partner-with-jesus-in-the-middle-east/

"Mission India reaching the world’s largest youth population for Christ "

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-india-reaching-the-worlds-largest-youth-population-for-christ/

Burkina Faso: Bringing Good Out of Evil “We are introducing Christ to people,

l"We are introducing Christ to people, speaking to youth, speaking to leaders, and speaking toward peace," said Nabie.

https://www.crcna.org/news-and-events/news/bringing-good-out-evil

Disgraceful 👎 SHAME on our COAST GUARD ADMINISTRATION😡 "Unvaxxed Coast Guard cadets given 24 hours to vacate campus ""

https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/unvaxxed-coast-guard-cadets-given-24-hours-to-vacate-campus/

Re mission: Mexico & Nicaragua

http://wmeinc.org/news/79/37/Manna-of-Life-Ministries/d,news/

Re mission: Czech Republic

http://wmeinc.org/news/180/37/Stanislav-Hart-Czech-Republic/d,news/

Re UPCOMING SHORT-TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES (APRIL-OCT 2014)

http://wmeinc.org/news/27/37/River-of-Life-Ministries/d,news/

"News from the Mission Field : Worldwide Missionary Evangelism"

http://wmeinc.org/news/

(Re Ecuador Jungle) "News from the Mission Field : Worldwide Missionary Evangelism"

http://wmeinc.org/news/100/37/Heart-of-the-Americas-Mission/d,news/

(Re mission in Hebron) "News from the Mission Field : Worldwide Missionary Evangelism"

http://wmeinc.org/news/39/37/Holy-Land-Ministries/d,news/

"Bibles for China begins work in new region"

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/bibles-for-china-begins-work-in-new-region/

"In Iran, Muslim background believers face unique challenges*

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/in-iran-muslim-background-believers-face-unique-challenges/

unfoldingWord

https://www.unfoldingword.org/ 

unfoldingWord -

"

unfoldingWord wants to see the Church in every people group and the Bible in every language. To that end, we provide our partners with free, open-licensed tools, resources and training so they can do Church-Centric Bible Translation for themselves.

For more information, please visit us at unfoldingWord.org

.."

https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/unfoldingword/ 

"Church-Centric Bible Translation continues despite opposition "- Mission Network News

"Church-centric Bible translation continues despite heavy opposition in the Middle East. unfoldingWord works alongside local church planters in an undisclosed nation*.."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/church-centric-bible-translation-continues-despite-opposition/ 

Just pray: Prayercast | Home

http://www.prayercast.com/index.html 

"Gospel Challenges in Liberia Deep and Daunting - "

"Workers use various means to share the gospel, from radio programs and revival meetings to visiting homes and offering to pray for needs. Team members also win opportunities to be heard by offering to help villagers work their farms.

Whatever the method used to proclaim the grace of Christ, local missionaries rely on the inherent power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit to bring people to faith, the leader said...."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-challenges-in-liberia-deep-and-daunting/ 

"Faith over fear: God is more powerful than charms - "

"Mozambique (MNN) — The Lord is moving powerfully among the Deaf in Mozambique. DOOR International's Benard Thuku says many Mozambican Deaf live in fear of the spirit world..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/faith-over-fear-god-is-more-powerful-than-charms/ 

"Christians’ unexpected response to Nigeria’s persecution uptick -" Mission Network News

" kidnappers target Christians ten times more often than Muslims....

Global Disciples partners with local believers to reach unreached people groups. More about that here. In Nigeria, "the Fulani people are one of the largest unreached, unengaged people groups," Burkholder says..."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/christians-unexpected-response-to-nigerias-persecution-uptick/ 

"Mission team helps plant churches in South Africa - Cypress Bible Church’s teams up with e3 Partners for the journey."

"Mission team helps plant churches in South Africa - Cypress Bible Church's  team's up with e3 Partners for the journey."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/mission-team-helps-plant-churches-in-south-africa/ 

"Gospel work persists amid record-breaking Pakistan floods -" Mission Network News

"Together with FMI, Keys for Kids helps Pakistani church planters reach entire families for Christ. .."

https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-work-persists-amid-record-breaking-pakistan-floods/ 

"Nigerians Sing Praise Despite Persecution | "

https://www.persecution.org/2022/07/18/nigerians-sing-praise-despite-persecution/ 

some of the courses I've completed at various academic institutions over my lifetime

Fuller Seminary:

American Church History (CH506)

Exegetical Method (NE502)

New Testament II Acts to Revelation (NS501)

Systematic Theology II:

Christology/Soteriology (ST502)

Pastoral Counseling (CN520) (Hammer)

New Testament I: The Gospels (NS500)

Pentateuch (OT501)

Systematic Theology I (ST501)(Miroslav Volf)

Book of Acts (NE516)

Writings (OT504) ”The course covers the books in the third section of the Hebrew scriptures: Psalms, Job, Proverbs, the Scrolls (Ruth, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Esther), Daniel, Ezra‐Nehemiah, and Chronicles”.

Spirituality of the Psalms (OT572)

Hebrew Prophets (OT502)

Systematic Theology III (ST503)

Foundation of Ministry II (GM504)

Pauline Theology (NS531)

Person & Practice of Ministry (PM511)

Preaching II (PR511)

Christian Ethics (ET501)

New Testament Exegesis: Hebrews (NE506)

Book of Amos (OT521)

Homiletics (PR500)

Discipleship, Secular Society (ET533)

Beginning Hebrew (LG502)

Worship in a Jewish Context (MR529)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (ST572)

Ethics of Pastoral Care (CN552)

Foundations of Ministry (GM503)

Aramaic (LG525)

Book of Jeremiah (OT516)

Apologetics (PH508)

Preaching (PR511)

Missiology Integration (MI520)

Theories of Human Nature (PH505)

Calvin Seminary:

Ethics (531A)

Church History (311A, 312A, 313A)

Missions (801A, 862A, 802A)

Worship (650A) Teaching Ministry (750A)

Theology (411A) Church & Ministry (602A)

Chaminade University

of Honolulu

Anthropology (An200)

Biology & Lab 101

Judaism (Religion 480)

Speech (sp140)

 Calvin College (University):

Psychology of Education (Educ 301)

Intro to Teaching (Educ 303)

 Reading Content, secondary (Educ 307)

Reading Strategies, secondary  (Educ 308)

Philosophy of Education (Phil 209)

Survey of English Literature (Engl 202)

Literature of the USA II (Engl 311)

Recent British & American Literature (Engl319)

History of English Language (Engl330)

Aerobic Aquatics (PE 111) (Timmer)

Solzhenitsyn (Engl W50) (Ericson)

Directed Teaching, secondary (Engl346)

Semester Student Teacher (Engl359)

Shakespeare (Engl303)

Modern Math (Math 100, Zwier)

Developmental Psychology (Psy201, Weaver)

Motivational Psychology (Psy330)

Recreational Leadership (Recr303)

Intro: History of Art (Art231)

Western Civilization (Hx101, Bratt)

Intro to Philosophy (Phil153, Mouw)

Intro to Psychology (Psy151, Terborg)

Sociology of Prisons (Soc W52)

Micro Economics (Econ221)

Written Rhetoric (Engl100 Baron)

Social Psychology (Psy310)

Biblical Theology (Rel103, Hoeks)

Christian Perspectives on learning (CPOL W10)

Growing Up Wholly/Holy (W11, Sloat)

Business Management & Organization (Bus360)

Business Marketing (Bus380)

Macro Economics (Econ222)

History of Cinema (Engl251)

Intellectual History of the USA (NA)

Therapeutic Exercise (NA)

Psychopathology (Psy212)

Statistics (Psy250)

American Religious History (Rel304)

Spanish Culture (interim)

Semester in Spain (Spanish 101-102, 103-104)

Weight Training (PE114)

Physical Science (Phys110)

Organizational Psychology (Psy301)

History of Psychology (Psy306)

Downhill Skiing (PE150)

Reformed Bible College (RBC)

 (now Kuyper College):

Biblical Greek I & II (BBL 510-511, Bremer)

California State 

Long Beach 

Masters of Social Work 

One Semester completed:

 S W-500-004 Found Gen SW Prac

S W-503-001 Behave& Env-CR-Cult

S W-505-001 Oppres GRPS: Policy

S W-550-001 Computer/Soc Serv

S W-596A-002  Field Instruct I

( St Mary’s Long Beach Emergency Room)

 

Other

High School: 

Grand Rapids Christian High

Junior High:

 Millbrook Christian, Grand Rapids MI

 Elementary: 

Alger Public & Seymour Christian, 

Grand Rapids MI