Purposed Coaching Blog

God is leading me and my family to the country of Botswana, into a new area of ministry that I am very excited about. Please watch these 5 short videos to understand how this decision came about, what we are planning on doing, and how you can help. If you would like a DVD of this presentation to show your church, please contact me.

(If these videos are choppy, try pausing and allowing to buffer before watching.)

PART 1:
I have not resigned,
but I have been reassigned,
Acts 13 style!!!

PART 2:
A compelling question that demands an answer

PART 3:
A curious question that gives direction in its answer

PART 4:
A challenging question that defies an answer

PART 5:
I am not equal to the task!

Eric’s thoughts after 3 weeks of intensive training in ministry, discipleship and missions:

Andrew’s thoughts after 2 months of intensive training in ministry, discipleship and missions:

Jon’s thoughts after 3 weeks of intensive training in Ministry, Discipleship and Missions:

Nathan’s thoughts after 2 months of intensive training in Ministry, Discipleship and Missions:

The best laid plans often go awry. We can rest in the fact that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Watch and you will see the blessings of God in the steps of your life!

We had planned a bush walk in Kruger Park. We left the house at 3:30 AM and returned at 6:30 AM due to a rain storm that kept us from the walk. But better than a walk among the wild animals was the driver we spent time with. We were able to speak to him at length about spiritual matters and arrange an appointment for a further witness. His heart had been prepared before we met him and we were there at the time of God’s choosing. That would have been sufficient, but God then topped the day off with some extras.

We drove into Kruger Park since we did not get to walk in. We saw many animals. Two special sightings topped off our day. The video of each is below.

We saw a hyena and 3 pups shortly after they were born.

We then saw 2 bull elephants fighting on the road.

We were blessed to be in Semarela with Missionary George Hammett and family this Sunday and view the baptisms of Thali & Eric – two men who have now been added to the Bible Baptist Church of Semarela. Here are some pictures and clips of the baptismal service:

Several years ago my wife and I were traveling across South Africa with George and Jackie Wyatt. We saw one of the most beautiful places on earth as we came through Tzaneen, South Africa. Little did I know then that my son and his family would eventually locate their ministry here in this area.

Fast forward to this week, and we are spending a few days with George Hammett and family before heading back to the USA. On the way in we cross through George’s Valley which is in my estimation the most beautiful place in the Tzaneen area. We noticed that Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours had opened up and so we made inquiry. They offer a tour via a zip line. To be precise, there are 11 zip lines that you cross the valley over and over again winding your way to the bottom. Today we took that tour and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The zip line was enjoyable, the scenery was breathtaking.

My 5-year old grandson, Joel, went along with us. He took to the zip line like a pro. Watch this video!

There are 6 different people on these videos…all entitled ‘Riding the Zipline’ that are found at my YouTube site here.

Visit Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours in George’s Valley near Tzaneen, South Africa.

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize.

This week’s video is on Letter S – Spirituality.

When thinking about culture adjustment, we can use the acrostic SHARE PLACES to determine all the areas we need to be recognize.

This week’s video is on Letter C – Children.