"Feed my sheep"
Greetings!
When I think about the heartfelt words of Jesus as John 21 draws to a close, there are these words, “Come and dine” and then “Feed my sheep.” This touches me because as I realize the risen Savior and I spend time with Him then (and only then) can I heed the important command to feed His sheep. Jesus was going away so He put His disciples in charge and gave them a mandate. This means they were given a job to do regardless of the hardships. The intensity by which God spoke to Peter resonates with me and it reverberates. I feel this in my soul!
 
For this reason, I lay my life down so that Christ shines through me. It is by His grace that I am able to lead great men and women and entrust them with the same ministry I was given. The name of Jesus is spreading and Christ’s people are growing into maturity. O’ magnify the Lord with me. He is greatly to be praised! I hope that your joy is kindled upon seeing all that the Lord has done.
 
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Pakistan
Pastor E has introduced CCI to 60 pastors and leaders and has received positive responses from them. More than 10 different ministries were present. May the Lord open many doors for new classes.

Pastor E is also teaching 3 classes and is very passionate about teaching. The students have completed Course 1.

Below are pictures of Pastor E with 2 of his classes where he is teaching Course 2: Old Testament Survey.
Class #1
Class #2
Testimony from a student in Pakistan
"My name is Mr. M. I am 45 years old. I was born in Christian family. When I was young, I only understood that I was Christian because of my parents. God gave me that opportunity. I was able to go to church with friends to hear the Word of God, but I could not understand the Word of God immediately. I kept going and I understood about sin and me being a sinner. Then I repented & accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour. He died for all my sins. After a few years, He called me to serve the Lord. I was ordained as a pastor in 2016 and served the Lord in different villages with 3 house churches. As an ordained pastor, I had no Bible training. When I heard about CCI, I was so happy and blessed that God gave me the opportunity to attend the class. Bible Study Methods was very helpful for me to understand and interpret the Bible. Now I can preach the Word better. Course 2: Old Testament (OT) Survey is a blessing for me to now understand the OT books. I am thankful to the Lord and praying for CCI. I am a part of a CCI class and learning the Word of God and growing in my spiritual life."
Bangladesh
Our two CCI certified trainers in Bangladesh have completed teaching Course 1. They also conducted a God's Financial Principles (GFP) seminar in western Bangladesh. 39 participants attended the training.

Pictures of these two trainers teaching Course 2: Old Testament Survey are below.
Pastor D teaching a class
Pastor S teaching a class
Testimony from a student in Bangladesh
"I’m Mr. T. I have received Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord in 2008 and baptized in 2009.  I met Mr. S, the CCI certified trainer, in 2020 when I worked with the Jesus Film Project. He told me about the CCI ministry and I attended a CCI orientation. Now, I am a student and starting the second course, Old Testament Survey. I’m grateful to CCI that they give us a chance to do the class in our church. Through this class, I’m learning more and more and growing strong spiritually to join in the Great Commission. I pray that by God’s grace, I’ll complete the CCI class and join with CCI as a teacher."
North India
Pastor L led a Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) with pastors across the state, which resulted in multiplication. We praise God for the four from this group who want to begin training others right away.

We are also, thankful for Pastor M's dedication to teaching Course 9 in Punjabi.
TTW in North India
Pastor M teaching
Testimony from a student in North India

"I am glad to be learning sound doctrine. I thank Pastor P for teaching this class. I also thank Pastor L. I give thanks to God that He has given us this training."

~ Pastor P’s student
Nepal
Our Nepal Country Coordinator promoted the CCI ministry in 12 different churches across six districts. Praise God that two new classes have begun.

Below are pictures of our Country Coordinator counseling 50 people in northwest Nepal and praying with a group of pastors and families during a pastoral retreat in western Nepal.
Counseling in Nepal
Praying during a retreat
Testimony from a student in Nepal

Mr. D is a student from central Nepal. He says, “I had a strong desire to learn from the Word of God but due to family, church responsibility, and other things, I could not leave my home. When I heard that CCI was going to conduct a class in the church to fit our time, I almost cried out because God heard my prayer and opened the door for me to learn His word. Thank you CCI for this ministry in Nepal."
USA

My Redland Hills group has completed Course 3. I also, had the privilege of preaching from Revelation 8-10 on June 26 at their church.

The Online Leaders Group has completed the preaching portion of Course 4. One local elder is already using his skills.

Those who have completed Course 5 at Centerpoint were recognized on July 10, 2022. Congratulations to those who committed to completing the courses.


Thank you for your prayers and your support.
I appreciate you,

Regional Director of the India Subcontinent
Prayers & Praises

Pakistan
Please pray for one CCI student, her name is Yasmeen. She leads a women's group and she will have an operation soon.

Pray for the new class that will start this month and for CCI Pakistan to add more new classes.

N. India
At the end of June, one of our team members was attacked by anti-Christ people and his car was vandalized. Please pray for our team in Northern India as they put their safety at risk. Pray for those who are responsible for the attacks, that their hearts will be softened and their ears are opened to receiving the message of the gospel.


Nepal
Pray for our Bible training and for the pastors and leaders in mid-western and southwestern regions of Nepal; 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: Mr. D
Pray for the students; that they can understand God’s calling so that they can serve their communities faithfully.

Ethnic communities and new believers are interested in studying the Bible, but some are engaged with different tasks. Pray that they will be focused on God.

Pray for children to continue their studies. They are not going to school. Another problem is arranged child marriages.

Pray for the students who attended the God's Financial Principles (GFP) Seminar; that they will apply their learning and practice the lessons for transformed lives.

Bangladesh: Mr. S
Pray for the flood in Bangladesh. Sunamgonj city and many villages have been flooded. People are going through many struggles at this time.

Pray for the CCI ministry in Bangladesh. We want to connect more churches and partners with the CCI ministry.

Pray for all students in Bangladesh so that they do not become weary.

Pray for CCI staff as we figure out translation issues. There are some old fonts & language that a non-CCI translator used and the people can’t adequately understand.


RD-ISC
For me to lead my family with great integrity.

For my family to follow God as He leads us.

That we stay in tune to what the Spirit of God is doing and focus on the big picture.

For each staff member and partner.

For September travel plans.

For the new ministry to Assam, India.

For new partners to support this ministry:
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