Adam and Sofia have finished their training program in West Asia and are now stateside; on July 4th, they will officially move to SE Asia. The end of their training in March and April focused on business in ministry, featuring an intense "Shark Tank" project where they created a realistic business to access their future ministry context. This project was extremely helpful in raising their business knowledge from zero to a confident level, giving them the tools to attempt something similar overseas. Other lecture time included developing a theology of suffering, debriefing the program, and praying for one another. On April 23rd, Adam and Sofia crossed the finish line and became official graduates!
Reflecting on the training—from marriage and parenting to personal spiritual development—God used this time to sanctify them in many needed ways. More than that, He gave them a deeper sense of their absolute need for Him. They already knew that abiding in Him was important, but they now see with greater intensity that they require dedicated time in His Word and prayer to remain useful to Him. While they gained practical tools to adapt to culture and learn language, they ultimately learned that the work ahead is impossible without constantly seeking their Savior.
Fordham Baptist Church (FBC) started a leadership training program last year, called the Timothy and Priscilla Lab, to equip more saints to be disciple-makers. Having finished their first cohort, they hope this program will continue to bless the body by raising up leaders to disciple others. FBC has also started several new small groups and needs more faithful leaders to step forward. Their desire is to see more believers well-equipped and matured into leadership roles within the church.
Fordham and Ramny are incredibly thankful for the partners—both individual Christians and churches—who have prayerfully joined them in raising funds for a new building. However, they are still searching for a suitable location and may need additional funds. The church has grown significantly over the last five years, and finding an affordable building in New York can be incredibly difficult and expensive, leaving them deeply dependent on prayer. FBC is also blessed with four deacons who serve the church faithfully, providing immense support to the two elders, Ramny and Paul.
Fourth Street Camp is a free camp for students entering 3rd–8th grade. Campers enjoy five evenings of fun as they explore their interests and learn that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Created by Immanuel, this free camp offers seven areas of interest that students can choose to explore throughout the week. Coaches will lead campers in art, volleyball, crafting, hip-hop/breakdancing, drama, soccer, or photography, giving youth a chance to learn the fundamentals of their chosen activity.
Location:
Indonesia
Population:
390,000
Ev. Christian:
<1%
Main Language:
Rejang
Spiritual Beliefs:
99.96% Islam
Bible in Heart Language:
No
The Rejang people live primarily in the province of Bengkulu. They farm coffee and a variety of other crops including the delicious durian fruit. Despite being Islamic, they reject the idea that a man can have multiple wives.