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It is a pleasure to be able to share with you all things concerning Missions. The verse below is necessary for missional living. 

In Matthew 16:24, Jesus is saying, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” 
 
There is a lot packed into this verse. It is a heavy statement! The following are elements: 

  • Sacrifice 
  • Obedience 
  • A change in our position 
  • Follow the Leader 

In this verse, Christ let us know that He had a cross to bear. How definitive, Christ on a cross! Mind you this was before the Transfiguration, Jesus riding the colt, and the plot to kill Jesus. The Lord knew! The Bible is true, the Lord knew that He would suffer. Therein access is granted by Jesus to know Him and His suffering. It is at the cross that we meet Jesus. O’ the magnitude of mercy and grace which Jesus exhibited when He took our place on the cross! As Good Friday approaches, set aside your desires and crouch at the cross because Jesus displayed how much He loved us. Now, let us engage in missional living.
Pakistan
Pastor M is instructing 3 classes and he is very passionate about teaching. Please pray that course manual #2 in the Urdu translation will print soon and that God will continue to equip, encourage, and strengthen Pastor M.
Below are pictures of his classes in Pakistan.
Class #1
Class #2
Testimony from student in Pakistan
"Greetings! My name is Mr. M and I am a CCI student learning the first course. It is very helpful for me to understand the Bible. I am growing spiritually by this CCI class."
Bangladesh
Mr. S is teaching 3 classes and Mr. D is teaching 4 classes in Bangladesh. Below are pictures of Mr. S as he teaches Course #1 in Bengali.

Pray for the CCI ministry in Bangladesh to connect to more churches and partner with them to make disciples.

Pray for all of the CCI students in Bangladesh, so that they can understand and be more focused in the class.
Mr. S with class #1
Mr. S with class #2
Testimony from a student in Bangladesh
"I’m Mr. S and I am a church secretary for 15 years. I had been leading the church without any Bible training, so I do not know the Bible properly. Also, I did not know how to best lead the church. I was a failure. There had been no opportunity for formal training.

When I learned about CCI’s mission, I knew that we had to take initiative to do the CCI class in our church. Now I am a student learning the first course, Bible Study Methods. I’m very happy and thankful to God for CCI that they give us chance to do the class in our church. This training is very helpful to gain understanding and we will grow more and more spiritually. One day I will be able to teach others. Thanks!"
North India
Pastor L oversees 9 classes that he continues to visit to encourage the students and teachers. He also holds a leaders’ meeting each month and teaches a class of his own. May the Lord guide his steps and allow him to see that his hard work is not in vain.
Pastors and teachers meeting
Faces blurred to protect identities
Testimony from a student in North India
"I thank God, Pastor L, George, and CCI for such Bible education to be provided in this format and in my location. I do not have to relocate for Bible college. The teaching is deep and with sound doctrine."
Nepal
Our staff in Nepal is conducting classes in 3 different areas and the Country Coordinator had promoted the CCI ministry to a group of 12 from three different churches. Pray for these churches to begin classes to help make more disciples and equip more leaders to expand the gospel across the country.

Pray for their upcoming Bible training for pastors and leaders in the central and southwest regions, that it will be fruitful and guided by His Spirit.
CCI Country Coordinator teaching in western Nepal where a new class has begun
USA
As for me, I am teaching at Redland Hills, where the students are getting an opportunity to teach as we go through the New Testament. My online Leaders Group will begin Course #4 soon and Pastor Tom and I are working together to facilitate Course #5 at Center Point Wetumpka. Pray for me as I lead these 3 classes to grow strong in the Word of God. Also, for the students to be competent and attentive as diligent study is required.

Thank you for your prayers and your support.

I appreciate you,

Regional Director of the India Subcontinent
Prayers & Praises

  • Northern India Coordinator as he oversees 9 classes including his own.
  • For new qualified teachers to begin to teach others.
  • For foreign staff to faithfully serve God with integrity.
  • For family to be strengthened as we follow God in obedience.
  • Ministry in Pakistan to be stable under Pastor M’s leadership.
  • Ministry in India and Bangladesh, salvation for others.
  • Nepal ministry to be carried out with great fervor and reception.
  • For good conversations regarding the ministry spreading to Sri Lanka.
  • Travel to Bangladesh on May 7th to train pastors and leaders from surrounding areas. Pray for the team and all of the needs to be provided for.

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