Basic HTML Version
topical and verse by verse studies. At this time,
myself and two other pastors are working on Bible
courses that cover the gospel of John and Romans.
Six Month Update:
These lessons are coming
right along and are being used on a weekly ba-
sis. We have also gotten permission to use ad-
ditional adult Bible study courses, written by
other people in ministry.
7. Counseling Center: Send Someone For Training
Under John Regier in Colorado
This is a carry over from 2011. We are still praying
that God would send us a couple who is willing to
go to Colorado for training under John Regier, Car-
ing for the Heart Ministry. We have $3,000 in an
account for this very purpose but no one has
stepped forward. Regier offers a 5-day counseling
approach that is very much accepted among the
plain culture. Many have come free from legalism,
incest, alcohol and depression. There are some oth-
er ministries throughout the country that are al-
ready trained to use his approach and materials,
but most are backed up 6-months to 2 years.
Six Month Update:
Nothing has changed in this
area. We continue to use a local counseling
ministry as well as Healing of the Heart in La-
peer MI.
8. Add 3-5 People To The Board
In 2011, two couples stepped off the board because
of having too many irons in the fire. At this time,
we are talking to several couples about coming on
as advisors. Our goal is to meet a minimum of 6
times this year.
Six Month Update:
We did add five new peo-
ple as advisors for one year. At the completion
of their first year, each new advisor will have an
opportunity to move into a board position.
Thus far, we have met three times and are in the
process of bringing our bi-laws up to date.
9. Increase Our Financial Support
As the ministry grows, so do the financial needs.
Years ago when Esther and I went to Missionary
School, we were informed “what God orders, He
will pay for.” As of January, we have just over
$7,000 in the checking account. I believe this is the
best we have ever seen. If it continues, it is a sign
that God wants us to move forward on a part time
person.
Six Month Update:
This year, seven new
churches have taken MAP on for monthly sup-
port while some other churches had to cut or
drop their monthly support. Over all, we are
running $61,158.02 behind from last year’s giv-
ing with $147.47 in the checking account. We
are booked with church presentations all the
way into October of this year. That means, I
will be on the road pretty much every weekend.
10. Continue Prayer Meetings, Mentoring Connec-
tions, Church Presentations
The prayer meetings and mentoring connections
are going strong, but still many stand on the fring-
es, waiting for someone to come by and show them
how to live Sunday through Saturday. Many are
being rejected by their family, confused, struggling
with alcohol, living together and not attending
church.
Six Month Update:
Many of the young single
men work in construction, which means they
work from daylight to darkness. This has, at
times, made it difficult to meet for Bible studies.
Having said that, there is hardly an evening
that goes by, that we don't have a Bible study or
prayer meeting in someone’s home.
__________________
As always, we are excited about these goals for 2012. At
the same time, we also realize that none of this is possi-
ble without God and His family coming together, hand
in hand, winning a lost, confused and searching world
to Christ.
Later in December, we would like to give you another
update on these goals. Until then, may the Lord bless
you with passionate heart to serve Him.
Journey on, friend and co-laborer. This is our genera-
tion; our turn to make a difference for the Kingdom of
God.
—Joe Keim