Dan and Ann-Marie Chapple have been World Partners Global Workers serving in Mexico for 19 years. At the invitation of the National Church, Dan has implemented a training program used all over Latin America to facilitate classes for bi-vocational pastors in need of biblical knowledge and ministry skills.
When the pandemic began, the Chapples were asked to return to Canada. “If we were still there, we’d be doing things the same way, but eventually one person can’t do it all. Now, I’m [Dan] working with three men, all of whom have been going through the training material with me. Each will be responsible for overseeing the classes in their area, and will start new groups.”
Dan works with pastors online, mentoring and discipling them, and providing pastoral care. “I am praying they will build relationships with the other pastors in their areas, and be seen, not as powerful leaders, but as servants, and that they will serve and equip the church.”
Dan will still be somewhat involved, but wants to hand over as much as he can to them. “This shift to nationals overseeing the classes will allow us to train more workers and reach more areas. And it is healthy for them to grow in their leadership capabilities.”