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Dear Ministry Partner,
Our God has granted me great enthusiasm as I go into all the world. During this past month I have heard many languages spoken. God knew that the world would not stay the same. Although the landscape would change, God wants His people to minister to people of all nations, languages and tongues. If we wanted to get a complete picture of the Kingdom of God, we could look at Revelation for that. As I was given opportunity to proclaim the word of God this month, every subject was based on the Kingdom of God. Some vital points on the subject are:
• The person of Jesus
• Jesus as Lord
• Kingdom rule & economy
• A kingdom of people
• Obedience
We get to ponder what that all looks like. When we pray for God's kingdom to come, what are we praying for? The best way to build God's kingdom is to tell others out of obedience and love for Jesus. That is where training or rearing up a child (even babes in Christ) comes in. There is not much "following" if there is not active teaching. Have you ever wondered why Jesus actively taught his disciples? The life-on-life teaching is powerful. Jesus is the key ingredient for effective discipleship. As Regional Director of the India Subcontinent, I am realizing the kingdom of God in a real way. I am witnessing God transform people who thought they had a good relationship; who thought they knew what the Bible said; who thought their teaching was right; only to find out that they had very little substance and sustenance. God is so good to us and faithful as to reveal Himself in truth! It is all of this that I am enthusiastic about. I'm certain that the Lord wants all of His children to have enthusiasm for what he is passionate for. As we add new areas, please share with your friends about the ministry. God is giving us so much grace!
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Pastor E teaching Course 3 to students in the northwest. Also, pictured is Pastor E with the Regional Director of the India Subcontinent as he taught expositionally from the Book of Luke. They had such a wonderful time together! | | |
Pastor E's class in the northwest | |  |
Reg. Director, Pastor E & class | | |
Pastor Q's class in the north | | |
Pastor K's class in the north | | |
Testimony from a student in Pakistan | | |
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"Greetings in the Almighty name of Jesus Christ. I am student of CCI and I am 45 years old working as a pastor. I was serving the Lord without any Biblical training for the last 10 years. When I heard about CCI, it was very good! I thought it was necessary for me and the training was held near my village. So, I joined the class for Biblical training to learn the Bible. Really, it is such a blessing for me and it encourages me to grow more in the word of God and my spiritual life. Thanks to the Lord for CCI!"
~ Mr. W
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Pastor D's ministry is to the tribal people. He is also handling the first Bible translation for the Paharia people. This is a Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) at a local church. | | |
Pastor S is teaching Course 3 in northern Bangladesh and also, in north-eastern Bangladesh. He continues to teach Course 3 in the southern part of Nepal as well. | | |
Testimony from a student in Bangladesh | | |
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"I came to Jesus from a tribal community and I started ministry with an organization through a short 6-month course. That means without proper Biblical knowledge, I started serving the Lord and teaching and preaching in many different areas. I wanted to know theology but theology courses are not available in my area. I was at a turning point in my life, so when I heard about the CCI training, I contacted the CCI Certified Trainer to join the course. Now, I’m taking the class and learning more things. I’m currently learning from Course 3, New Testament Survey. This course is helping me to understand more about Jesus, the disciples, and the first century Christians. Now I understand that God has chosen me for the Gospel and I can reach more people and train them properly so they too, can train others. This training has changed my life and is helping me to grow spiritually. I testify and strive for the Gospel. I’m strongly preparing day by day for the Lord. I’m also grateful to God and also to CCI for this training. After finishing the course, I’ll join with CCI and will work for the Lord. Thanks a lot CCI! You are equipping me with comprehensive training for effective ministry."
~ Mr. T
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We had another graduation in North India, praise God! We all celebrated the 14 graduates. I preached from 2 Timothy and gave them charge to hold fast to sound doctrine and to teach/train others. | | |
I spent time with new teachers and students in other areas of North India. I encouraged the group from the Gospel of Luke. Below is the leader for the new classes to begin soon as student scholarships are funded. Click HERE if you would like to learn more or help new students by donating to our scholarship fund. | | |
Our Certified Trainer had a birthday and a few days later, we were on the north side of West Bengal, where he helped me conduct a Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) with 50 people in attendance. He has great leadership potential. | | |
Testimony from a Certified Trainer in North India | | |
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"I am thankful to serve with CCI. It is my dream to travel and conduct ministry in making disciples. I have graduated from seminary with Bachelors of Theology. Since then, I have been patient and teaching God’s Word. I have a passion for teaching. Making disciples of Christ gives me more opportunities to train others. The people need it in India. I will gladly serve my God using the CCI curriculum to enhance their lives."
~ Mr. W
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A God's Financial Principles Seminar (GFP) was held in mid-western Nepal with 25 attendants. Also, a GFP in east Nepal with 35 attendants. A total of five GFP’s were conducted with 175 participants. Praise God! Another praise to the Lord is that three of the CCI Nepal team safely traveled 975 km to do ministry. | | |
Below is a picture of the CCI class in east Nepal (L) and the other is the CCI class in central Nepal (R). | | |
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"The training is not only giving us Bible knowledge, but also changing our hearts and perspective about God and ministry. The discipleship is taking us more intimately into God and giving us more desire and will for ministry."
~ Usha
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Thank you for your prayers and your support.
I appreciate you,
Regional Director of the India Subcontinent
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Prayers & Praises
Pakistan
- Pray for more Teacher Training Workshops and new church partners.
- Pray for students to learn and understand the Word of God more through CCI training.
- Pray for CCI Pakistan.
- Pray for God’s people to come alongside us in Pakistan; ministry partners.
- Please pray for teachers' travels and that they teach with God’s power.
- Pray for students; that they can understand very well.
- Please pray for healing for a CCI teacher who is sick.
- Pray that 2 teachers can be added to 1 class each this next month.
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Please pray for 40 bibles, which are needed for poor students.
Nepal
- Please pray for our upcoming training classes around Nepal.
- Pray for funds to publish CCI Nepali version of brochure.
- Upcoming 7-month residential training, which we are planning to start in April.
- Pray for our upcoming 3 months of CCI classes in central Nepal.
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Pray for more support due to lack of funds.
Bangladesh: Dhiren
- Please pray that we can achieve more for His kingdom and make disciples in 2023.
- Please pray that our students continue the training in new areas.
- Nayan’s father, who has stones in his gall bladder needs about $500. Pray for his surgery.
- We travel outside our area regularly for training, sharing the Gospel, to visit new church members in new areas, to conduct Sunday service and other ministry purposes. We need your prayer support for our safety and security.
- We have a plan to take new initiative through CCI students and their example to go out among the other unreached people.
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We are going to start the next course, New Testament Survey, this February. Please pray for us that we can continue.
Bangladesh: Samuel
- Pray for Richard, he is suffering from dysentery and his body is weak.
- Pray for a local church where I teach CCI classes. There is factionalism going on in the church. Pray so the problems will be resolved and they all become spiritually strong.
- Pray for Paul who is suffering from breathing complications.
- Pastor Dey's contract will end with his church. Pray for him as God will use him at another church and also for Kingdom work.
- Pray for me, I need a motorcycle for my ministry work and I also need finances for this, as God provides.
- Pray for Bangladesh - for God to open the door for the Gospel and we can win more people for the Kingdom of God in this generation.
- Pray for the CCI ministry in Bangladesh so that we can add more churches with ministry and CCI training.
RD-ISC
- Pray for ministry expansion with more supporters and ministry partners.
- North India Director as he encourages his teachers and students.
- For new qualified teachers to begin to train others.
- For my students to utilize what they have been taught and to seek to develop others.
- For foreign staff to faithfully serve God with integrity.
- The ministry as I raise $1200 per month for growth.
- For my family as we follow God where he leads.
- Bengali staff to be diligent in hardship, also salvation for others.
- Bengali translation to go well.
- CCI Nepal for stability as they strategize for effective ministry.
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