Michael just finished teaching an Old Testament survey class with the adult students at ASELSI’s Bible institute. Using stories, activities and projects to help the students understand the first five books of the Bible, we try to help the students realize that these foundational books of the Bible teach us so much that help us …
Life lessons from the Old Testament
Michael is teaching the Old Testament I course at a local Bible institute (ASELSI). During the lesson on Noah’s flood he shared a model that he and the DiscipleTec students had made. It is exciting to see how these first-year students, who are mainly young adults, desire to learn God’s Word for themselves and for …
Teaming up with others for leadership training and equipping
In August we had the opportunity to help the Guatemalan ministry of ASELSI with their annual leadership conference. We provided about 400 children’s books as a gift to each conference attendee as well as helping with translation during one of the workshops about leadership. We also were able to make the Adventures in the Bible …
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Developing resources for training leaders in Ghana
A group of Guatemalans have answered God’s call to go to the nations to make disciples. We are very excited about them taking Bible study courses to the nation of Ghana on the African continent and we are excited to be part of this Kingdom work. We are helping a local Bible training center develop …
Raising God-following families
Michael had the opportunity to share principles for building strong families when he was invited to speak at the ASELSI Conference. We love that Guatemalans see the difference that a godly foundation makes for a family. Pray with us that parents will have wisdom and godly understanding on how to train up their children in …
Teaching distance Bible courses with ASELSI
In July, Michael finished teaching a Bible class on the Christian Family with the Guatemalan Bible institute at ASELSI. Now he’s co-teaching an online class with a pastor friend. The class is on the Holy Spirit and has students from Mexico, Venezuela and Guatemala. Pray for these students and for Michael as they explore Scripture …
Giving Our Best Gift to Jesus
Since 2005, we’ve been connected with a Guatemalan ministry in one way or another. After moving to Guatemala in 2011, we started serving alongside the ministry of ASELSI. One of the biggest evangelistic events of the year is the annual Christmas Party. This year, we were invited to lead the children’s story time of …
Video: Helping Train Leaders in Mexico City
In May, Michael travelled to Mexico where he taught workshops at an ASELSI mini conference and helped with a graduation of 10 students who completed a two-year high school level of Bible training. It is exciting to see how these students are excited about sharing Christ with others. Click the image above to view the video.
Feeding hungry babies: Jose Manuel
Jose Manuel had a tough start at life. When he was born, Jose’s mother was sick. She had very high blood pressure and went into a coma during his birth. That was four months ago and she still is not awake. With no mother able to feed him, Jose’s aunt stepped in to help out …
ASELSI Christmas Party 2015
Every year hundreds of families who have been part of the ASELSI Clinic come back to ASELSI from their communities to be part of the Fiesta Navideña — the big Christmas Party. This year over 600 families came with some 1200 kids. With additional family members we estimate that we had over 2500 people at …
