So far this fall has seemed like a whirlwind. Between getting kids back in school, getting engaged in our neighborhood and getting prepared for the upcoming October trips to Canada, Seattle and Nepal... September has all but vanished! It has been a fruitful time though as I have had the opportunity to coach several local and international leaders through various transitions and core leadership assessments. It gives me great joy to be able to help other missionaries, pastors and leaders navigate the calling God has placed on each of them.
Of course the big focus of this Fall is on the upcoming October 11th-25th trip to Nepal. Not only am I blessed to be able to go and teach the Nepalese pastors, I also get the privilege of working with a small team of local young men who want to make a difference in this world... it is a fantastic experience. On this trip, like others, we will be doing two conferences as well as visiting various villages and churches. We will be working with pastors in some of the hardest to reach places equipping them with basic bible study and discipleship skills that they can use in their own contexts. Nepal is a difficult place to do ministry and I would covet your prayers as we go! As usual, we will be maintaining a daily blog while we are in Nepal BUT this time we have begun the blogging early with a desire to have as many people involved in the process as possible. Check it out... I am SURE it will be a blessing to you and give you a window into what God is doing with The Berean Way.
According to the latest stats, Nepal is 74.82% Hindu, 16% Buddhist and only 1.89% Christian. It is a country that is on the verge... the verge of either great revival, great persecution or (most probably) both. As you pray for us and our trip I would encourage you to check out some of the "newest news" here!
Thank you Jeff for the great photo's!
Thank you!
It is such an amazing blessing for our family to be able to serve our Lord as we do and we are keenly aware of the important role you all play in that. Thank you so much for all of your continued prayers, encouragements and financial support. All of these things keep this ministry happening. If there are others that you know who may be interested in receiving these updates please forward them on. Thank you again for everything.
grace and peace,
the McDonald clan
