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Overseas Council July 2012 eNewsletter |
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In this issue:
[1] Social justice with a Christian perspective
[2] The legacy of the JETSN Gospel Ministry
[3] Other news |
Dear ,
Thank you for your help in training Christian leaders who make a difference all over the world!
"God had an assignment for me: protecting the rights of people"
"Theology is on the side of justice," says James Njonjo Mue, a human rights lawyer who has been trained to see justice through the eyes of God. Early on in his successful legal career, Njonjo felt a strong urge to receive theological training in order for his life to be "a more effective testimony." In 2002, he enrolled in the Master's program for Christian Ministry and Leadership at the Nairobi International School of Theology (NIST), Kenya. "NIST training allowed God to transform me, to sharpen my character." A bout of illness slowed down his progress at one point, but Njonjo says his conviction was greater. Click here to read more.
Seminary offers real life experience for students
 The city of Jos, Nigeria, is home to around 900,000 people (75% Christian, 25% Muslim). In addition to infrastructure, a major problem is the ongoing ethnic violence and terrorism that have caused many deaths and the destruction of property. "People are on edge, and the military and police are usually out in full force," says Rev. Dr. George Janvier, Gospel Ministries Director from Jos ECWA Theological Seminary (JETSN). The seminary ministers to victims of the crisis through their counseling center, The Center for Professional Excellence. The seminary also has three dynamic Gospel preaching teams, led by Rev. Dr. Janvier. Click here to read more.
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 Impacting the Church and society
To grow His Church around the world, Jesus invested in just 12 key leaders. Check out the leaders and institutions into which we've invested in the 2011 Annual Report of Stewardship.
Theological educators discuss stronger partnerships between Western and Majority World seminaries
 The Lausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education recently gathered 63 seminary presidents and senior academics from 31 countries to examine current trends and determine new ways of working together. Five representatives from Overseas Council attended: Dr. David Baer, President and CEO; Dr. Abraham Najjar*, Regional Director for the Middle East/North Africa; Dr. Ashish Chrispal, Regional Director for Asia; Dr. Victor Nakah, Regional Director for Africa; and Dr. Manfred Kohl, Special Ambassador. Click here to read more. *Name has been changed for security purposes.
 Summer of Service: Walking where Jesus walked
Bethlehem Bible College's first annual Summer of Service is underway. The innovative program emphasizes service, prayer, peacemaking, healing, reconciliation and fellowship with the local Christian community as you walk where Jesus walked and do as Jesus did. Participants live with a Christian Palestinian host family while they serve the community, see the lands of the Bible and study God's Word. Click here to read more.
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