Pray with Us
Church Choir at Baptismal Service
Goma, Dem. Repub. of Congo
We give thanks for:
1. March-June: Four fruitful months of ministry teaching, coaching, and consulting in Vietnam, Ukraine, France, Rwanda, and the Congo. 2. April - May: Unexpected opportunity to consult with the Reformed Church of France (l'Église Réformée) to help create vision and mission for the Chartres parish. 3. April-May: Successful translation of 28 page Spirit-Led Leader coaching workshop guide into Kinyrwandan by Canon Emmanuel Ndayishimiye. 4. April-May: Successful translation of 43 page "Philippians for Pastors" class guide into French by Tim with assistance from a native French speaker in France. 5. May: Successful collaboration with Chemin Neuf in conducting a first ever (for our two organizations) spiritual retreat for both Catholics and Protestants in France. 6. New Assistant to the President, Andrew Lonsbury, to start in September. Andrew will provide badly needed help with grant writing, ministry and fund development in the Twin Cities area, web site updating, and creating resources to young leaders in third world countries. 7. The ongoing prayer and moral support from so many friends as Jill continues to struggle with the effects of her pulmonary embolism in November 2010.
Special Prayer Requests for: 
Tim praying for student at prayer service
1. Complete healing for Jill over the coming months, and healing for Tim who is suffering from a parasite that he caught in Africa.
2. Wisdom, strength, courage, and motivation for the nine Rwandan Archdeacons to implement the visions and plans they created during the Spirit-Led Leader leadership coaching in June.
3. Summer fundraising to sustain current ministry and prepare for additional costs related to new staff and extensive travel this coming fall and winter in France, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. (To contribute, see link on the bottom right.)
4. Upcoming Chartres Contemplative Pilgrimage (see article to the right): for a sufficient number of pilgrims and preparation.
5. Scholarship funds for 9 different students seeking over $70,000 of aid (tuition, fees, books, lodging, and/or travel expenses).
6. Myanmar Institute of Theology seeking $250,000 to finish building their new administration and classroom building.
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Select Ministry Photos
Spring 2011
France, Rwanda, and Congo
Jill teaching in the Chartres Cathedral
Tim and Jill about to lead ecumenical communion service Chemin Neuf spiritual retreat Chartres, France
Tim teaching on spiritual growth
Chemin Neuf spiritual retreat
Chartres, France
Widow caring for orphans ASDI ministry founded by Rév Désiré Mukanirwa Kadorho, pariicipant in Spirit-Led Leader course (2007) and coached by Tim (2008 to present)
Rev. Désiré with orphans
Orphans receiving bread from ASDI, sponsored by FHLGM 
Evangelist Elias practicing his English, reading FHLGM's Congo book with Tim 
Tim emphasizing a point
Professor Lévi Ngangura autographing his new book on Women of the Old Testament
ULPGL University students working with Philippians Class Guide, Goma
Faith, Hope and Love Global Board of Directors Rev. Dr. Cheryl F. Dudley Rev. Jill K.H. Geoffrion, Ph.D. Rev. Timothy C. Geoffrion, Ph.D. Mr. Mark Thompson Board of Advisors Mr. Thomas Erickson Mr. Ron Hoffman Mr. John March 
We deeply appreciate your prayers and support. We cannot sustain, let alone expand, this important work without your help. Thank you! Tim and Jill Geoffrion
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Greetings!
It's easy to feel excited about a mission trip to a foreign culture, but what difference do such ventures actually make? At Faith, Hope and Love Global, we are committed to go beyond feel good experiences. We are continually seeking ways to truly transform and equip leaders, pastors, and students for the sake of Christ and the Gospel. We teach, inspire, and encourage in very practical ways, so that those who participate in our programs will be able to create vision and make concrete plans for their relationship with God and their ministries. Then, when we can, we circle back later to find what actually happened as a result of the work they did with us. Teaching and Coaching Leaders in Rwanda In May, I spent three full days teaching and coaching nine Rwandan Anglican Archdeacons to follow up on work done previously with them. What I heard confirmed that our time with them has been well worth the sacrifice and effort.
 Archdeacons, Shyira Diocese, Rwanda
As a result of The Spirit-Led Leader course in 2009... · They are spending more time in prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking to be humble in the presence of God. · They are seeking to be obedient to the Spirit rather than just following the prevailing dogmas and traditions of the church. · They have been cultivating a culture of listening with team members, genuinely valuing their input and working more as a team with very positive results. · They are caring more for the less fortunate, creating new programs for social welfare and community development. They put Christians in small groups to care for one another; and have created health centers. · They have been emphasizing church planting. · They are identifying gifts among parishioners and teaching them how to use their gifts. 
Young and old leadership, Rwanda
The potential impact of The Spirit-Led Leader teaching and coaching is huge. Collectively, these church leaders are responsible for 120,000 parishioners.
In their own words, our works is clearly making a difference:
"We see that we have made so much progress since the training that we are far ahead of other denominations." "Others are surprised to the see the Holy Spirit at work in the Anglican Church!" "The week of training in 2009 was not wasted! Now I can see that all that we have been doing is built upon what we learned in the Spirit-led leader training."  Pursuing Vision (V) diagram After this year's teaching and coaching, the Rév. Canon Jean-Damascène, responsible for the care of all the pastors in the diocese, said, "Why didn't we have this teaching at the beginning of our ministry? But it's not too late. We will apply it now!" Rév. Jean-Baptiste: "10 days ago I had no idea what I was going to do with my (new) archdeaconate. Now I know! This coaching was an answer to my prayer." |
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Teaching in the Congo
Tim teaching Philippians in French
In Goma, 40 Congolese pastors, leaders, and theological students gathered for a week long intensive course on the theology of Paul and his letter to the Philippians, called, "Philippians for Pastors."
Again, the testimonies showed that God used the class to motivate and equip participants to serve Christ more effectively. Students spoke of wanting to "stand firm" in their faith, "to imitate Christ, Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus," and to live "to serve Christ and the Gospel."
Students proudly display their 43 page workbook that Tim translated into French for the course on Philippians.
While in Goma, 22 women leaders and I met to start planning for a Spirit-Led Leader course just for women leaders. They were enthusiastic, and eager for training to start as soon as possible. We are aiming for May 2012.
Women leaders in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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What's Ahead?
1. Portland (June 24-28): Jill to make multiple presentations on the Chartres labyrinth and its use in Christian mission.
2. Chicago (July 29-Aug. 1): to speak to one of our supporting churches.
3. Sister Bay, Wisconsin (Aug. 2-9): to speak to another supporting church.
4. Minneapolis (June 28-July 28; Aug. 10-Sept. 15). Please consider inviting Tim to introduce FHL Global to your friends, your church or Bible Study group; or to present the ministry in some other setting. Email him at tim.geoffrion@fhlglobal.org to suggest your ideas. With your help we can continue to grow the reach and impact of FHL Global Ministries!
5. Chartres, France (Sept. 15-Oct.7): Chartres Contemplative Pilgrimage and Spiritual Retreat for English speaking pilgrims--SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
6. Myanmar Institute of Theology (Oct. 10-Nov. 11): Tim to teach two courses at the seminary. Tim and Jill to conduct a The Spirit-Led Leader training for representatives of 25 seminaries through the Association of Theological Education in Myanmar.
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Please support this ministry of teaching, inspiration, and encouragement of leaders with your financial contributionStudents working in class guides
You can help make a difference by partnering with Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries. Over and over again, in every country we serve, we hear pastors, leaders, and students express deep appreciation for our teaching, coaching, and labyrinth prayer.
As we now turn our sights on Asia, please consider making a contribution this summer. Your tax-deductible donations to Faith, Hope and Love Global Ministries are both needed and greatly appreciated. Please click here to contribute.
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For Your Inspiration and Reflection
Prayerfully gaze at this image of a broken window in the Diocesan Youth Center, where Tim taught and coached the archdeacons in Musanze, Rwanda.
What do you notice?
What do you feel?
What is God communicating to you?
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REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 30!
Chartres Contemplative Pilgrimage September 26-October 2, 2011This week-long spiritual retreat is designed for English speaking Christians who would like to spend time in contemplative prayer and want to serve others out of a fuller experience of God's love. 
Group sessions will incorporate ritual, visual presentations, song, teaching, small group discussion, and prayer. Special pilgrimage experiences will include: praying on the labyrinth after hours (see photo below); a worship service in the ancient crypt chapel, a six-mile walking pilgrimage, and optional cathedral window and roof tours.
A $500 deposit is due by June 30.
Full programs fees must be paid by August 1.
Click here for more information
or to sign up!
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