“Our sermons must be well ground…”

We had an amazing time in Sioma, Zambia. The training went very well, and our relationships continued to deepen. The discussions were heartfelt, spirited, and deep, and the intersection of Abby’s teaching on The Use of the Psalms in Pastoral Care and mine on The Importance of Vision in Nehemiah was great. We had not previously taught these classes concurrently, but Percy asked us to, and he was so right. Thanks, Percy!

One of the benefits of teaching intensively over two weeks is being able to delve deeply into the scriptural text. The pastors all commented that they’d never experienced this at the level we did this year. We agree. One of Pastor Martinet’s comments reflected this when he said, “I’m learning that if our preaching is not well ground, it will choke others when we give it to them.” That’s well ground, not well grounded.

It was difficult saying goodbye to our old friends, as it always is. Now, Percy, Nathan, Abby, and I are in Katima Mulilo, Namibia for a new Boot Camp hosted by an old friend of Percy’s, Pastor Jack. We just finished day three of our training. Abby’s teaching a combination of Wounded Healer and the Psalms, and I’m teaching Understanding Guilt, Shame, and Fear. It is going very well because the students are open and engaged. We are grateful!

Please continue to pray for us, and remember…Where we go, you go!

Pastors Titus, Martinet, and PeleKelo have become dear friends.

Our visual learning project set-up now includes a B-roll camera, a boom mic, and portable lighting, not to mention our filmmaker, nathan kondowe.

Morning has broken at white sands lodge on the banks of the mighty zambezi!

Sunsets on the zambezi are awesome!