I just finished a week of Pre-Field Training Live. Prior to this, I took 3 online courses to learn more about cross cultural missions and other topics that applied to going into full time missions - ie. spiritual warfare, communications, cultural practices and norms, theology, evangelism, etc. This week of live training helped to bring the online courses 'to life'!
This photo is of part of the group as we had a lesson held in a crematorium. The focus was on "giving up our rights" to go into the field of missions. Such as giving up the right to comfort, be right, control, be understood, make decisions, have pleasant circumstances, see results, etc. This lesson really hit home with me as I've reflected on the past time I've spent in Louisiana. There has been many sacrifices that I've had to make and I haven't always handled it well or should I say gracefully. Sometimes, I argue with God rather than humbly submitting and accepting present circumstances and His will. I am excited about the next steps that He has for me and I think that I am getting better at surrendering to whatever the moment requires. Thanks for your prayers and love!
Since I am finished with this training, I can now spend more time in the field and campaigning for the needed support. I look forward to being able to focus on this and feel relieved that the formal training has been accomplished... for now! I know I will continue to attend classes and conferences as I love to learn and will have new opportunities for that. The week of Pre-Field Training has been refreshing and very beneficial!
