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Learning from the best: Veteran missionaries Hobert and Marguerite Howard teach a session at Passport. Missionary Candidates Earn Passport to Missions World Missions Ministries hosts sixth annual Passport training event. IPHC missionary candidates earned their “Passport to Missions” May 14-25 on the campus of Holmes Bible College in Greenville, S.C. Sponsored by World Missions Ministries, Passport is an annual training program that prepares missionary candidates for their assignments overseas and local church leaders to support missions in the United States. According to WMM Assistant Director Dr. Harold Dalton, this year’s Passport class consists of 26 missionary candidates and 15 pastors and missions directors who are “serious” about missions. “We feel like it is a superb experience for people who are interested in missions—not just superficially interested, but interested to the point that they’re thinking about committing their lives to it,” says Dalton. Passport teachers include veteran IPHC missionaries, who share their inspiring testimonies along with practical advice for working in the field. Passport also provides the opportunity for candidates to interact with other cultures. During week one, students had dinner at a traditional Indian restaurant in Greenville. Members of the local Indian community spoke to them about the food and culture. They rounded out the evening with a visit to a local Hindu temple, where the priest answered questions about Hindu faith. “For missionary candidates who want to learn about missions to an Indian culture, what better way than to meet people who are actually Hindus that are following that religion in the United States?” says Dalton. He adds that a similar outing to a Middle Eastern restaurant and a local Muslim mosque is planned for the second week. For more information about Passport to Missions, please contact World Missions Ministries at 1-888-474- 2966 or wmissions@iphc.org. 10 August 2012 | iphc.org/experience Southwestern Christian University Experiences Transitions School adds MATS degree and names a new dean. Southwestern Christian University has announced a new degree and new leadership. The Graduate School has been approved to offer a Master of Arts in theological studies, with courses set to begin this fall. Classes will be offered on both the Bethany and Tulsa Dr. Spencer Ledbetter campuses, as well as at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga., and online. The Graduate School will continue to offer the Master of Ministry degree for those seeking a more practical education. The offering of the M.A.T.S. is the first visible step toward having a full-fledged seminary in which to train ministers in the IPHC. In addition, Dr. Tramel announced his resignation as dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Tramel will return to the classroom as a full-time teacher in graduate and undergraduate classes, as well as resume his lifelong calling as an evangelist. The university has appointed Dr. Spencer Ledbetter as the new dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Studies, bringing two decades of academic excellence to the leadership of the rapidly expanding school. “Dr. Ledbetter has the highest academic credentials, the strongest commitment to biblical truth, a passionate zest for ministry, and the added gift of resonating with all people. I am excited about the future of the Graduate School under his leadership,” said Tramel. IPHC Launches Global Church Planting Initiative EVUSA and World Missions partner with DCPI to build healthy churches. Church planting has long been a significant part of the IPHC’s genetic makeup. This year, IPHC leaders have launched a global initiative to expand ministry and build healthy churches around the world. The key to this initiative is a strategic partnership with Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI), a training organization based out of San Diego, Calif. This year, Evangelism USA hosted regional training events to educate and train potential church planters and conference leaders. In addition, World Missions Ministries hosted DCPI training for key leaders in other countries. “The thing I’m most EVUSA Executive Director Rev. Chris Thompson at DCPI training in North Carolina. excited about is that DCPI will provide training and insight into what God is doing today and desires to do in the future, no matter where we are in our ministry journey,” said Rev. Stacy Hilliard, director of Church Multiplication Ministries. Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham said church planting is vital to the IPHC’s future, and DCPI is a key factor in providing quality training to our leaders across the globe. “All of our conferences, regardless of size and scope, can benefit from DCPI by learning how to reach the cultures around them. And this is something we must do—reach the multiplied cultural groups that have become part of the American landscape,” Beacham said. To learn more, contact EVUSA at evusainfo@iphc. org or (405) 792-7150.
PTP Provides Miraculous Surgery for Malawian Girl IPHC member Aida walks again after a debilitating accident. Thanks to People to People Ministries, an IPHC family in Malawi is recovering from a devastating accident. George, a native who assists with IPHC ministry in Malawi, and his daughter, Aida, were injured when their minibus blew a tire on a dirt road. George sustained several physical injuries, and 17-year-old Aida had serious damage to her left hip and femur. Due to the high cost of hospital care in Malawi, the family could not afford the surgery Global Youth Events Exceed Expectations The Awakening hosts inaugural EuroQuest and LAMCARQuest. This summer, The Awakening hosted the IPHC’s first globally focused youth events: EuroQuest and LAMCARQuest. Awakening Directors Max and Jessica Barroso said both events exceeded their expectations. “We can’t begin to express how overwhelmingly powerful it was to see so many nations, cultures and languages not only worshiping together, but praying together and FOR each other!” said Jessica. Unlike the annual Youth Quest in the United States, the global events did not include talent venues or services geared toward teens. Instead, The Awakening focused on providing quality training and ministry to youth leaders. The result, said Max and Jessica, was an incredible spirit of unity as leaders came together to share resources A united nation: Leaders unite for the inaugural LAMCARQuest. Turkish Leaders Launch Church Plant, Face Opposition IPHC plants the first church in Laodicea in 80 years. Reaching Turkey: The 2012 Seven Churches missions team. Aida desperately needed to recover. IPHC missionary Althea Meyer contacted PTP for humanitarian aid. The ministry took immediate action and sent $2,000 to help. Several donors joined the effort to make surgery possible. Aida was prepped and ready for surgery the following day. George also received medical attention for his injuries. “Great favor was working in this situation for Aida to receive this surgery,” said Althea Meyer. “She would have struggled walking without this surgery!” Aida and her family are now safe and healthy back at home, and the community is rejoicing in this miraculous healing. She is now walking without crutches and is expected to make a full recovery. and pray for one another. EuroQuest took place in Vajta, Hungary, June Miracle healing: Aida and her family prepare to leave the hospital. There are still outstanding costs associated with Aida and George’s medical care. To give to this project, or to help with other humanitarian needs, go to ptp.iphc.org. –Courtney Amos & Mégan Alba 26–30. The conference theme was “Reach From Within— Europeans Reaching Europe.” Sebastian, an IPHC member from Romania, said he “could have never anticipated what God did, and the spirit of unity was incredible.” LAMCARQuest took place July 5-7 in Costa Rica, with nearly 200 attendees representing 13 nations. Continental Director Dan Clowers stated that the event was “one of the most significant events in the history of LAMCAR.” The Awakening plans to make EuroQuest and LAMCARQuest biennial, with the next events taking place in 2014. The IPHC’s recently launched church plant in Turkey is drawing opposition from the surrounding community, leaders say. On July 1, IPHC Turkey opened a new four-story building in Laodicea/Denizli. The church was the first to be planted in the city in 80 years. Days after the opening, news of the church plant spread and drew national attention, which caused hostility among some in Laodicea. “Some neighbors are coming against the church building, and local authorities are trying to find a way to solve this problem,” said a church member in Turkey. “Many outsiders are watching this event.” Although Turkey is a predominantly Islamic nation, Christians are typically allowed to practice their faith in peace. IPHC members in Laodicea are using this experience as an opportunity to share their faith. They believe the news coverage will ultimately bring glory to God. “This small church made such an impact that the whole of Turkey is hearing about this,” said a church leader. “I believe we will see a great breakthrough in the coming days. God has provided an amazing platform to share [our faith] that I wouldn’t dream of before.” iphc.org/experience | August 2012 11
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