...smells like change. Guess it depends on who you are whether it is a sweet savor or obnoxious odor! Change is exactly what is happening at Kafulafuta Baptist Mission. The big change is that John and Lorna will be moving to Lusaka. With that change is ushered in a whole bunch of others...
After two years of working in Zambia I believe the time has come for GCMS to begin to lessen and Zambian men to take a greater role. This one transition is likely to be the most difficult. As a missionary, I see my role simply as a soul-winner, teacher, discipler, and church planter. The idea is to target a specific area, accomplish these goals, and move to the next area of spiritual need. We have been at Kafulafuta for the last 20 years and I believe the Lord has blessed... now it is time to transition, and move to the next area of spiritual need!
Many pastors are embracing this change as empowerment and liberty - they see the opportunity and the possibilities that come along.... of course, there are others that think the system is working fine. Many still believe if the American missionary leaves there will be great problems. Obviously we are trying to rectify this and show the churches in this area that strength does not come from the mission station or from the States, but completely from the Lord Jesus Christ.
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With change comes fear which makes us stronger as we strive against it. May the Zambians discover God’s power and His goodness as they blossom. Isaiah 35:2
Praying for you. May God be glorified!
Wow - big changes! Will be praying for God's wisdom and hand in it all!
Amen! We will pray your efforts are well received.
Hard work, but the fruit of it will be sweet. Keep crunching the numbers!
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