Sunday, June 27, 2010

New Staff Training 2010: What We're Studying

Hello from Robert Morris University! Elliott and I have been here for the last week, and still have four weeks ahead of us. We've been keeping very busy--our days are filled with study, prayer, and fellowship. To follow some of the revelations God has been showing me, you can always catch up on my personal faith blog here.

Still, we'd love to give you a brief look at what we've been studying. We'll be reading through the following books in five weeks (in addition to several articles and countless seminars):


by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen




by Timothy Keller


by Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Leaving for Summer Training

Today we officially relocate to Pittsburgh in order to attend training. For Rachel, this will be a five-week intensive training session required for all new staff. For Elliott, he will be returning in order to train.

As we leave our students, our church, and our home for the summer, please join with us in prayer for the following things.

- For training to be a place of fellowship and growth -- with others and with the Lord.
- That Rachel would learn a lot of practical things!
- That Elliott would teach thoroughly and well.
- That God would prepare their minds for the work He has in store in the fall.
- That we would grow in prayer, Bible study, and discipleship.
- For our campuses and students.
- For full financial support; also, that we would discern with whom God would want us to share our ministry.
- Praises for God's amazing provision so far!

There are so many ways to pray for us and the ministry, so wherever the Lord takes you in prayer, Amen! :)

Thank you, friends, for all of your continued support and love.