Revival Conference

November 13-14 I was one of the main speakers for the annual Revival conference held in Kutno (central Poland). I conducted 3 financial workshops on the topics of “Credit cards, loans, debt and borrowing money”, “Tithing, giving and generosity” and “Ways to increase income and cut costs”. There was a question and answer period afterwards. I also spoke twice during the main sessions of the conference, on the topic of “Possessing a Godly character” and “Rise up mighty warrior” based on God’s word to Gideon, calling him to be all that God intended him to be. The conference was attended by about 80 people. I had an opportunity to talk with a number of people during the breaks and also pray with people. I was very encouraged by seeing what God was doing in the lives of the participants. One person I prayed with was instantly healed.

Bible school

Over the last 2 months there were a few meeting to discuss the situation of the Bible school. There were no new students for the new school year, and school fees of second year students did not allow the school to pay its basic costs for the building, not to mention covering other necessary costs. Additionally there was conflict regarding the director of the school, Pastor Krzysztof, who unfortunately was forced to resign. The new director of the school made a decision to close the school for this school year and to prepare to start a new school year next October, advertising and recruiting now for future students. As a result of this decision, those students who are finishing the second year will no longer have any classes. It was decided that they will finish the school by listening to last year’s lecture which were recorded on CD’s and that each student will be assigned to a local church and pastor for practical work and service in the area churches. One of the students, Adam, will be attending our home group and I will assist in helping him complete his practical studies. This decision also means that those who were teaching and ministering at the school, including myself, will have nothing to do until next October. The decision to change the director and also to close the school for this year was a very sad experience for me and the rest of the staff, not to mention very painfully wounding for pastor Krzysztof who put his heart into the school. Please pray for this situation.

Christian Businessmen’s Fellowship

A number of years ago God had placed on my heart the need to start a fellowship for Christian businessmen. The timing though never seemed to be right. As such, I wanted God to confirm when the right time would be. About 2 months ago I felt a strong urge that now was the time. That same day a Christian lawyer came to me and said: “Jerry, I think you should start a fellowship for Christian businessmen”. Another brother also said it would be good if I would start something. Soon afterwards it was known that I will not be teaching at the Bible school. I shared the idea with a few brothers in business that I wanted to include in a leadership & counsel group, and each one was very positive about it. I know that in the USA and Europe many such organizations exist. There is though no such type of fellowship in the northern part of Poland. This Wednesday will be a meeting of the core group I selected where I will share my ideas and ask their opinions. From there we will plan something for local Christian businessmen. Please pray for God’s leading in this. I have many ideas, but I only want to work towards those that are truly from God.

Family news

I’d like to thank everyone who prayed from my shoulder. The daily pain has left and I seem to have more movement in my arm after going through rehabilitation. I have a few more treatments scheduled for next month.
Renata is attending a meeting every two weeks for mothers of teens. She has invited 5 other women – 4 who are not believers, to the meeting where they share about raising teens using God’s standards. Now it is an evangelistic meeting! Praise God.
Our daughters are doing fine. Karolina will now take preparation exams before the real ones at the end of the year. The exams will determine if she can continue in the Art school. Asia and Gosia are doing well in school and look forward to Christmas break.

Renata’s uncle

Since our last newsletter Renata’s uncle came down with pneumonia. On top of that he had a heart attack. By the way he looked, we thought it was his last minutes here on earth, as they fought to save his life at the hospital. That was November 16. Now, less than 1 month later it seems like he is getting stronger and healthier, he has increasing movement in his arms and legs that were paralyzed. God is gracious and has given him yet another chance to repent and turn to Jesus. Still though his heart is hard and does not acknowledge that God exists. We continue to ask for your prayers for his salvation, and what to do after he leaves the center.

Christmas greetings

We wish all of you a blessed and peaceful time remembering God’s great love for us. As we look back to the birth of our Savior, let us also look forward to the time we will see him face to face.
May God bless you,
Jerry, Renata, Karolina, Asia & Gosia Dean