Doctor of Ministry Progress

On 2 January, I leave for the next series of seminars in my Doctor of Ministry programme. These seminars focus on sermon delivery. My cohort have the opportunity to view one another's sermon DVDs and offer evaluations. I am looking forward to the challenges and helps the men will give me. Would you please continue to pray as I try to complete all the related assignments before I leave for Los Angeles?

Riverbend Bible Church – Staff Christmas Lunch

Pictured here is the great team of people (and their families) who serve as staff at Riverbend Bible Church and The Shepherd's Bible College. We enjoyed a summer lunch together reflecting on God's grace toward us in 2010. Pastor Russell Hohneck encouraged us to remain humble and to love one another so as to avoid a critical spirit. What a blessing to serve alongside such people. We're looking forward to an exciting year of ministry together in 2011.

The Master's Academy International – Regional Summit

Visiting faculty members from TMAI institutes in Japan, India, Philippines, and other related ministries in Australia and Singapore attended a regional summit here in Hastings, New Zealand this week. It was our joy to host these two days of meetings in which the various representatives discussed ministry training concepts and shared ideas on how to improve our training institutes.

The Shepherd's Bible College is thankful for the relationships formed at such meetings through The Master's Academy International network. Out of these summits flow a wealth of information-sharing, new ideas, and encouragements.

Please continue to pray for TMAI institutes around the globe which have the same focus and heartbeat as The Shepherd's Bible College.

The Shepherd's Bible College – 2010 Graduation

What a joy to see the 2010 class graduate this past Saturday. Dave Deuel, Academic Director of The Master's Academy International, brought a charge to the students and faculty. The graduates are all either continuing in ministry training next year or are pursuing ministry opportunities. Some plan to continue with the new Level 6 programme at The Shepherd's Bible College in 2011.

TSBC Graduation Ceremony

Please come celebrate with all those TSBC students who will receive their 2010 certificates of completion on Saturday, 11 December at 4:30 pm. Your presence will be a special encouragement to the graduates who will be awarded a Diploma of Biblical Studies.

Guest speaker, Dave Deuel, TMAI Academic Director, is visiting from New York and will bring a charge to the student body, faculty, and church family.

A shared finger food dinner will follow the service.