His People

Dear Ministry Partner,

I praise God for you right now; His people. As I have talked with many partners over the past months, I sense more of an attentiveness and real actual focus on the Great Commission. I have seen the incorporation of missions into regular worship services. There is more teaching on making disciples. I am tasked to go deeper about what that looks like in service to God. Then, there’s my brothers and sisters writing me and calling me to chat and say, “I want to get involved in God’s work”. This really encourages and invigorates me as God’s people get more serious about His work. What’s really huge about this is that it is across denominational lines. Praise God, because God is so much bigger than just what one denomination is doing.

This is a new day. I am at peace and empowered by God. I want you to know that I feel God’s love from you. In return, I pray that you are filled with joy and peace in abundance. There are great things happening and you are a huge part of it all! I would like for you to read Ephesians 1:15-19:

"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe."

Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV)

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Pakistan

Paster E is teaching 3 classes and he is very passionate about teaching. He has begun to teach Course 2: Old Testament Survey.

Testimony from a student in Pakistan

"My name is Mr. A. I am a student of CCI. Now I am learning from Course 2, Old Testament Survey. I give thanks to the Lord for the CCI class, that God gives me a chance to learn the Word of God. I preach many new things now, which I learned and I am growing spiritually."

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"I am Mr. L. I am student of CCI. I am 50 years old and single. I was ordained as a pastor 5 years ago. I had 3 months of Bible training school in 2008. When I learned about the CCI class, I was so glad to hear about it. Pastor Ejaz welcomed me for attending the CCI class. I am learning from the Old Testament Survey. It is very helpful for me to understand each book of the OT. I give thanks to the Lord that I am growing in preaching and spiritual growth. Thanks to the Lord for CCI and God bless you more."

Bangladesh

Both of our certified trainers are carefully teaching Course 2: Old Testament Survey. Pastor S is teaching in the left picture and Pastor D is on the right.

Testimony from a student in Bangladesh

"Hello! I’m a pastor and have been doing pastoral work for 3 years. I’m not a trained pastor and I didn’t receive any pastoral training. I took responsibility of the church after our senior pastor died. There is no available theology or pastor training here. Most of the people/members do not have the wages or time to finish the course. They are trying to make a living. Most of the village churches in our country lack trained pastors. But my heart’s desire was to receive Biblical training and I prayed for this every day.

In December of 2021, a CCI teacher arranged an orientation class in our church about CCI, so I joined the class. My church members and I were very eager to do the CCI classes in our church. It’s a great privilege for me to do the course. I’m grateful to God that He fulfills my desire and provides for us great training. I’m a student of CCI and doing our second book the Old Testament Survey. I’m thankful to CCI that they give us the opportunity to do the course in our church. This course is very effective for us and also for the world."

North India

North India is planning a graduation for October. Please pray for the logistics of this ceremony. We praise God for the 3 new classes that have begun in North India:

Testimony from a student in North India

"I am praising God for the CCI classes, which I have successfully completed. CCI has equipped me and others to spread sound doctrine around the world. It is possible with encouragement and support from believers."

~ Sister K

Nepal

Praise God for the 2 new classes that have started in Nepal.

We are thankful for the National Director, who is doing a good job managing the classes and helping to teach. Pray for the two teachers as they continue to facilitate seminars and teach classes.

Testimony from a student in Nepal

"I have been a Christian for more than 17 years. I always enjoy reading the Bible but I don’t know what is the best method to use to study. This week, I am very blessed and glad to learn the methods through the CCI ministry."

Ms. M

Student in Bardia

God's Financial Principles (GFP) in Nepal

There were four GFP’s done in mid western Nepal with 120 participants. We are grateful for the venues opening their doors for this CCI training.

Testimony from a GFP participant in Nepal

"I am working as the Branch Manager at a bank. Although I have a good knowledge of accounting, I never tried to organize and track my finances. I have lots of problems in my finances and family, which I created. Through CCI’s God’s Financial Principles (GFP) seminar, I understand the importance and now I have decided to organize my finances. I believe this attempt will help me to reduce and solve my family problems."

USA

My Redland Hills group began Course 4: Preaching Biblical Messages & Pastoral Ministry.

The Online Leaders Group began Course 6: Personal Spiritual Life.

Pray for the upcoming promotion of CCI at a church in Wetumpka for church leaders. We plan to start on September 12th.

I am currently raising funds for:

My travel at the end of this month to Pakistan to conduct seminars abroad and see the Lord’s hand at work. $2,500

We are getting ready for a big graduation in North India for September. (Event space, cap & gowns, food, etc). $600

Will you help?

Thank you for your prayers and your support.

I appreciate you,

Regional Director of the India Subcontinent

Prayers & Praises

Pakistan

Please pray for one of our students. She leads women and she has a gland in her breast and will have an operation soon.
Pray for new classes.
That Pakistan will add more new classes.

Nepal

Pray for our Bible training and for the pastors and leaders in the mid west Nepal region; that it will be fruitful and guided by His Spirit.
Pray for the graduates to be fruitful and that they will find the path God has chosen for them.
Pray for a drinking water project in the Gorkha region for twenty-two households.

Bangladesh: Pastor D

Pray that we can continue teaching stewardship principles among our church members.
Our regular students have examinations at the college level, so please pray for their success and attendance in Bible training.
Few students go outside for income, let’s pray for their safe journey and protection for family.
We travel every day to visit village churches, facilitate Bible training, Sunday service and our ministry purposes. We need your prayer support.
Every day we face challenges due to increasing prices for everything here in Bangladesh. It’s very difficult to survive and maintain a family.

Bangladesh: Pastor S

Pray for Mr. N, for God’s guidance as he has started a drugstore.
Pray for CCI ministry in Bangladesh. We want to connect more churches and partners with CCI ministry.
Pray for Pastor R and his family. They are all suffering from fever and headaches.
Pray for a CCI student, Mr. N. He is translating the Bible into the Malto language. He wants to translate accurately.
Pray for the weather in Bangladesh. They are in need of rain.
Pray for the recovery of Saurov’s mom, she has been unwell for many days.
Pray for my safe travels because I have many classes to visit in one month.
Pray for Pastor D’s son, who is sick.
Pray for CCI students to be more active in the class.

RD-ISC

Travel plans to visit my areas in September.
Pastor L as he oversees 12 classes including his own.
For new qualified teachers to begin to train others.
For my students to utilize what they have been taught and seek to disciple others.
For foreign staff to faithfully serve God with integrity.
For our families to be strengthened as we follow God in obedience.
Ministry in Pakistan to be stable under Pastor E’s leadership.
Bengali staff to be diligent in hardship, also salvation for others.
Bengali translation to go well.

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