Partnerships for Training Pastors - 2019 Year in Review

EQUIPPING INDONESIA
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Kerygma Partnership
Bible translation requires a foundational understanding of
biblical and cultural perspectives. Drs. Chuck and Barbara
Grimes are masters at both, and serve the global church with
steadfast faithfulness. They, and a larger team of linguists,
translate the Scriptures, under the auspices of the GMIT church
in the GMIT’s Unit Bahasa dan Budaya (Language and
Culture Unit).
“We are grateful for the visits by representatives from Bethel Grove
Bible Church, our church in the US, and for their church-to-church
relationship continue to develop with GMIT. During their visit Rev. Eric
Hause, along with Rev. Dr. David Jones and his wife Joyce were able
to interact directly with a number of different GMIT church leaders.
Dave is a seasoned visitor to Kupang, having taught on numerous
occasions at GMIT’s Theology Faculty. His gift of Bible teaching is in
demand in Timor and continues to bear fruit.“
Dr. Chuck Grimes
Artha Wacana Christian University Kupang, West Timor
In 2015, the Universities’ Theological
Faculty invited Dave to teach a seminar
during a visit to West Timor. Since then,
each trip to West Timor has produced
opportunities to teach the Scriptures to
young theological students and emerging
leaders preparing for church ministry.
Partnerships for Training Pastors