Jesus said, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest field.” (Matthew 9:38)
The Ambassador Institute harvest has been multiplying from year to year as the classes continue to disciple students who are willing to go and teach other classes. The training began with 20 students in one country and has grown to include 39 classes in three countries.
The Word of God has also been having fruitful harvest in the lives of people. The testimonies from those that have been in the classes repeatedly say, “This has changed my life.” Families, churches and communities have all seen God’s Word at work transforming people from the inside out.
Interest in missions has also been growing. Those that have been a part of the spring Cross-cultural Ministry Class have come back with a desire to continue working and serving through short-term mission opportunities. This past spring 17 of the 18 students signed up to discuss future mission opportunities.
The finances need to also grow to meet the expanding ministry. Our budget for 2015 is $118,430. We also have accumulated a short-fall from the past three years. Each year individually was not a large amount, but together it amounts to $34,000. Please consider how you might help in the harvest.
The Lord is the one that provides the Word of God, the interested students, the new teachers, the interest in missions and the finances to make it all possible. Join with me in “praying the Lord of the harvest” as we seek his provision in each of these ways.
Pastor Kevin Olson
Department Head