Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Extending our Influence


Vineyard School of Ministry Africa
In the Gospels, Jesus spends the bulk of his time equipping his disciples to spread the good news of the kingdom. Whether it is the sending of the twelve or the seventy-two,the focus is on investing in those who will extend the kingdom. Jesus spent time equipping those who would contribute to exponential growth. Aren’t we called to do the same?

We are excited to finally be launching VSM Africa which has been in process for more than 2 years. Daystar University gave the ‘green light’ to Doug to proceed with the recruiting of students and scheduling of the first classes. Vineyard School of Ministry Africa (VSM Africa) is committed to investing in those who will multiply kingdom impact.

Sue has worked hard with our intern Mark Davies in developing the website for VSM which can be found at www.vsmafrica.org .


Discipleship training
For the past two years Sue has been facilitating a discipleship course. The group completed the entire course of seven books and formed a tight community of friends. We celebrated the student’s ‘graduation’ this past Sunday with the presentation of certificates of completion.



Developing Entrepreneurs
Poverty must be confronted through financial empowerment. Regional Leaders from the eight areas of Kenya have identified 15-20 young leaders who will be trained in the principles of business development and entrepreneurship this month. A Harvard trained Kenyan, Karibu Nyaggah, on Doug’s right in the photo, and member of Karen Vineyard Church will be leading the training.






Finally brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you." 1 Thessalonians 3.1