Domincan Republic Training Report

Dear Friends of Mission Surge,

We have returned from the training in the Dominican Republic encouraged and excited about the next trip.  We had an average of 35 guys in each training session and they all seemed to be challenged and encouraged.  Ken and Andy made it possible for each one to have a DVD copy of each of the training sessions to carry back to their churches and share.  Because of their hard work, the training will go on and on.  You can go to our Facebook page and check out a few pictures if you would like.  Just click here:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mission-Surge/145423062144598

 We also spent a couple of hours talking with one of the pastors that we hope to see sent to an unreached and unengaged people group somewhere in the Americas next year.  The interview went well and progress is being made.  Providence has worked since our last training as well because the man who served as my interpreter was assigned the task of Missions Director for the entire Dominican Baptist Convention.  We shared our visions and spoke of how we could work together to send church planters to the east side of the island (where little to no work is being done), a missionary into Haiti, and next year a pair of missionaries to an unreached people group in Latin America.  It seems as though things may be lining up to touch the world through Mission Surge and the Dominican Republic.  Thank you for being such a vital part!  

Here are some things to pray about.  First, that those God is calling out of the DR will be clearly identified, qualified, and provided for financially and with prayer support.  Second, that the church planters being sent to the east side of the DR will be provided for financially and with prayer support.  Third, that the missionary being sent into Haiti will be provided for financially and with prayer support.  In other words, for the vision to be accomplished, we are going to need a host of prayer warriors and some faithful financial supporters.  Pray for God to accomplish His will in His time.  Finally, begin now praying for the third and final part of the pastor/church planter training that will take place in February in the Dominican. 

Thank you so much for your prayers and your financial support that has made the past 2 training sessions possible.  God has used you to make this training a reality and we believe he is going to use you to carry the Gospel through the DR and to an unreached and unengaged people group somewhere in Central or South America.  Thank you for being a part.  Please spread the word.

In Christ,

Kevin