Susan has a special place in her heart for the two women on the Unity Committee,
selected for their hearts of unity and their dedication to the churches in the
area. Margritha and Bearta have been welcomed as co-laborers in the Kingdom,
showing fruit and wisdom from the Lord.
During this meeting, AIM was invited to present the strategy that we
believe the Lord has been revealing. We all discussed the challenges that would
likely face the churches. Although the Unity Committee members span at least 6 different
denominations, we were all able to work together, seeing each other as ministry
partners rather than ministry competition. The support and respect in the room
was obvious, and all were invited to share their thoughts and insights.
We are so grateful to see God filling His people with His vision, as
they begin to create early structures to expand the work of training:
--broadening the geographical reach of this ministry's upcoming pastors conferences
--deepening the level of leadership by scheduling several small-group, discipleship training seminars for the very serious, very
diligent ministry leaders who have shown great fruit and influence within their
villages.
Bayo has been highly effective as both a linguistic translator and a cultural
interpreter for AIM. He has helped us to share our initial thoughts with them,
and then helps us understand the very practical issues of spreading this
essential Biblical training. As the Unity Committee advances, he adds wisdom
and perspective that comes from prayer and commitment to Kingdom advancement
here.
It has been a joy to participate with them in what we pray will become transformation
by the Spirit of God throughout Tanzania.
