December 2013 - In This Issue:

"For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

- Isaiah 9:6

Encompass Looks Forward

We encourage innovation, working to continuously improve how we are pursuing the Great Commission. The world is changing with new challenges and obstacles. We seek God's answers to continue to take His church to the least reached.
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Sorry it has been a while since I've communicated to you via this means.  The past few months have been full, as I'm sure they have for you!

Some brief updates:

Mobilizers 24 Hour Retreat

In the fall, a collection of leaders who are mission pastors gathered for a retreat to be share with one another, be challenged and focus on the global work of mission.  See more on my blog

 

I'm excited to be part of a coalition that has committed for 5 years to seeing dozens and dozens of pastoral leaders trained for the more than 45 churches and 30+ church plants in Cameroon. Dave Guiles has described this "as the greatest leadership development need the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches has seen in several generations." Jason & Christy Carmean will be key leaders in this effort! You will be hearing more about this opportunity, but if you are interested in how you can help please let me know!

 

 

 

 

In April 2014, we will celebrate one of the most out of the box and effective ministries in our global movement--the Ch�teau!  An 18-month coalition has formed with Jay Hocking as the coordinator to help with the celebration and to come up with long-term USA partnerships.  

 

We are seeking to publish a coffee-table book (in English, French and German) to celebrate and seed funds are needed ( email me if you want to help).  

 

Also, we are looking for some staff to serve a support need for a year or two on-site at the Chateau. Please pray and pass it on to those who might consider this opportunity! 

 

 

Prayers Answered for the 533 Challenge  

 

With Encompass World Partners we did a special project called the 533 Challenge at both Momentum and Grace College this year. Through a mission network called Finishing The Task, they have research which shows that 533 people groups (approximately 70 million people) who have little or no opportunity to hear the gospel. In order to direct prayer toward these peoples, we asked students to take part in the "533 Challenge" - a challenge to pray daily for the least-reached over the next 30 days.

Prayer Wall for 533 Challenge

We celebrated that all of the 533 people groups were adopted and prayed for!