Time literally flies. What do you know? It’s already May, the fifth month of 2010. And entering into the fifth month of the year, I went for a short visit to the OA village, together with ST, before proceeding to Ipoh to attend the first class of a former student who was teaching for the first time. It was a fruitful trip for me. I finally managed to get the necessary details to complete my prospectus for the BM school. Please join me in prayer that this school will take shape in accordance to God’s will. The school is now called SAM-ITC BM (Sekolah Alkitab Malaysia – Ipoh Theological Center BM Track) ITC is STM’s (Seminari Teologi Malaysia) TEE branch campus in Ipoh. We are working on offering Certificate in Christian Ministry, Diploma in Christian Ministry, and probably also a BTh (Bachelor in Theology). Coming soon will be master courses (Master in Christian Studies and Master in Ministry). Our concern (which should not be, actually) is the finances involved because STM requires specific course fees to be paid directly to them.
I am very excited at the development and prospects of the school. In fact, I’m targeting it to go full swing by next year. I invite you to pray alongside with me in this exciting venture. I am also praying for further developments in partnership with Christian organizations/churches in both Sabah and Sarawak. There’s really vast potential in this ministry and the BM churches are rapidly growing. I know almost everywhere, there are demands for BM pastors, and quality training for BM pastors/leaders.
The rest of May is slow moving. It is interesting for me to note that I always need three to four weeks to prepare a sermon. I always wonder how church pastors can churn out sermons week after week. In fact, I was pretty fearful taking up the role as the pastor of BJAC and having preaching duties at almost every Saturday. But the surprising development I observed was that God just enabled me to write/prepare messages in much shorter period. It is amazing, truly amazing…how God equip us as long as we avail ourselves.
Just this short update this time. Do join me in prayer for the BM Bible School, and yes, I’m joining everyone else to pray for our nation/Malaysian church. Also, remember to pray for my second revision of dissertation proposal. It’s moving pretty slowly. And thank you all for your partnership in ministry.
