Wow- what a day!!

Gween Janet & Regina (Frank's Wife)
The ekders from Livinstone Central Church (Frank the Samfya Graduate is in the yellow shirt)


Wow - what a day!! To say the speeches of gratitude were humbling is an understatement - there were tears in my eyes. This visit to these few churches in Livingstone has been a timely one. We have found people here who are hungry for truth and the application of the Word to their churches. The churches here are relatively young, being established since 1983. However they have come under serious criticism and pressure from a very legalistic section within Zambia. The teaching requested and the questions fielded reflected a leadership wanting help to navigate through troubled waters. They were full of thanks for the instruction and the honesty of teaching and responses that could identify the historical problems of our church heritage and bring the word to bear on those issues.

It would be a very prudent move to consolidate this teaching at their conference next year in August and help them make further progress in the priority of the gospel. As I have already indicated these leaders are visionary. They are looking outside of their city to the surrounding regions and countries. Church planting and outreach are on their hearts, but with that, churches that are soundly taught.

It is an amazing privilege to help these brothers and sisters. We have teaching and resources that are beyond imagination to the average Zambian church and leadership. With these blessings that we possess, comes great responsibility - that is why we are here on behalf of RBC. It is hugely challenging to grapple with the issues here and then be available to help. The teaching can be tiring, but it is rewarding to see the connections that are being made. Please keep praying that we would have wisdom and strength and discernment as we draw alongside these our fellow saints.

Tomorrow we get to take the Atkinson’s to Victoria Falls (& Gwen & Katie). This will be a lot of fun and beauty! Tuesday we drive to Lusaka and Wednesday back to Samfya. Please pray for safety in travel.