Refreshing Regional Conference
Mindy and I were privileged to participate in the Africa regional conference. It was a wonderful time of fellowship, relaxation, teaching, and camaraderie. It was a Mediterranean cruise (shout out to Mark & Amy Coffey on plans and details!). Beautiful sites, scheduled teaching times, and all the food one could eat!! We saw many places where the Apostle Paul preached, such as Ephesus and Crete, as well as the Isle of Patmos, where John was exiled. We also held a preaching service Sunday morning on Mars Hill!
Here are testimonies of some of the ladies at the conference.
“We just returned from our first regional conference, and what an incredible blessing it was! The teaching we received from Jeff and several other missionaries was so impactful, and I was particularly encouraged by the split sessions. They felt perfectly timed for this season and what’s ahead. More than anything, I left feeling that our teammates are not just colleagues in ministry but truly like family. I’m so grateful for this time of refreshment and connection, and we are looking forward to the next time we can all be together—bouncing ideas off each other for the furtherance of the gospel in Africa, rejoicing together, and enjoying the company of like-minded people.” – Ashley Southard
“I still can’t believe we got to attend the regional conference in Greece! We loved visiting historic and biblical sites in the area but enjoyed spending time with the other Africa missionaries even more so. As a younger and newer missionary wife, I treasure the lessons and conversations I had with the other ladies. I left encouraged and motivated to do more for The Lord in my personal life and in the ministry in Nigeria.” – Olivia Young
Congratulations to Kyle and Hannah Shreve in Chile!
Congratulations to Kyle & Hannah Shreve on the birth of Isla Mae! Praise the Lord for another precious girl. Both Hannah and Isla are doing well.
Vision School of Missions Open House
We are hosting our fall VSM Open House to allow young people to see our missionary training program. During this event, we will have a guest speaker (JB Godfrey) as well as a PAC (Pastoral Advisory Committee) meeting. If you are interested in missions, please join us for this fun and insightful event. To see the schedule and more info, click HERE.
Southwide Baptist Fellowship!
I’ve set up a display at Southwide Baptist Fellowship… and next to our good friends at Veritas. I’m blessed to see hundreds of pastors, represent VBM, answer any questions, and meet new pastors!
New Church in Burkina Faso
Congratulations to Jason & Charity Rishel on the inauguration of the new church in Bobo, Burkina Faso.
Ben Cherry back from Internship!
Ben Cherry just returned from his overseas internship and joined us fro a chapel service. We hold chapels this semester on Tuesdays at 11 am and would love to have you visit us if you are in the area.
Pastor Beau Carpenter Teaching at VSM!
I am grateful Pastor Beau taught a men’s class last week. Our students are blessed to hear from many good men and women who love the Lord.