Bible school

Unfortunately there is a lack of new students for the upcoming school year. This has been a problem with most of the Bibles school here in Poland. Over the past few years many schools closed for the lack of new students. Since our school is a 2 year school, most of the students are returning for the second year. The school started October 11th. My first classes will not be until maybe December. Please pray for the students attending and also for new students to sign up (new students can start any time of the year). Please pray also for the school’s financing.

Bible school

I continue to teach at the Bible school daily 2 classes. These 2 classes take much of my day. First preparing lessons from my own materials, correcting homework daily, preparing quizzes and tests, an also spending time with the students helping them with their daily problems. I have just finished teaching on the book of Revelation, and now I am teaching on the church and everything concerning the church – structure, ministries, gifting, the mission and methods, authority and submission, etc.

Christ for the Nations Bible School

The new school year started the last week of September. There are 7 new students in the first year, and 7 in the second year studies. Because of a lack of operating finances, it was decided to join both years together, instead of having separate classes. This means students coming in this year will go through the same program as the second year students, and then the following year they will go through the courses usually given in the first year.
This was a difficult decision for the school, but with such a low number of students, and inadequate financing, there was no other choice.
If you or someone you know wants to attend a Bible school, why not attend in a foreign nation? Aside from Biblical training, you will have contact with a different culture, people and experience things you never would at home. Even if you are past the ‘collage age’. We have had students who were over 60 years old and still wanted to learn and grow in the Lord.
Are you thinking about missions? Joining the Bible school is the ideal situation to become acquainted with missions. The students go on 1-2 foreign mission trips each year, and lot of trips around Poland, ministering in churches. It’s the ideal place to learn about missions, be on the field and yet be in a learning environment that is safe.
Call or write me and I’ll answer any questions you have, or visit the web site at www.chdn.org
Starting in January I will be teaching a course on foundational Christian doctrines two hours daily.

Christ for the Nations Bible School

Since I wrote last I finished my courses on false religions and cults, Old Testament history, and faith. I have also finished a stewardship class and a class on the books of Daniel and Revelation, going through them verse by verse. There are a total of 32 teaching that were made into a 2 set CD pictured here. Next week I begin a course on the minor prophets, going over 12 books with the second year students. A few months ago we had an enjoyable time with Mr. Same, chairman of the Jewish community in our region. We had a lot of guests at his lectures at the school. We were able to start a good relationship and look forward to helping the Jewish community here. Not many Jews are left, as 6 million were murdered during world war 2, mainly on Polish soil by Nazis. I have also been asked to take over the promotion of the Christ for the Nations, looking for sponsors and new students. If you would like to attend the school, be involved in missions or would like to support the school in any way, please contact me. More information about the school can be found on the web site at www.chdn.org

New classes at the Bible School

With the new semester, I am teaching some courses for the first time at the school. Right now I am only teaching the first year students (7 women and one man). One course is Old Testament history, teaching the 12 books from Joshua to Esther. This is a challenge for the students and myself also, for there is on average only 3 lectures designated to each of the books. I just finished also teaching a class on faith, challenging students to overcome all the giants that they have faced or will face in life. I have just also started a class on false religions and cults, teaching the students the most important differences as compared to Christianity, how to witness to them, how to discern when a true church starts to turn down the path of a cult. I have invited as a guest speaker next month the head of the Jewish community to speak as we are studying various religions. We hope that by doing so we will also understand deeper our Jewish roots and initiate an ongoing cooperation with the small Jewish community here. The chairman of the Jewish community (for they do not have a rabbi yet) is pleased to come and invited me to be at the Hanukkah celebration this week. It was an honor to attend and to meet both him, and one of the head rabbis from Warsaw.
Please pray for the school’s financing, as the amount of student fees do not cover the basic costs of maintaining our building at the moment.

New school year 2008 / 2009

Christ for the Nations Bible school has started the new school year. I’ve been asked to teach on first and second Corinthians. Renata has turned over 90% of her responsibility to a new employee so that she can be home now more with our kids. There are major changes in the school with a number of new people – a new secretary, worship leader, 2 new translators and a public relations person to promote the school.

Bible School Graduation

A total of 10 students graduated from Christ for the Nations Bible School this year. Most of them will be returning to their home churches and will be involved in ministry there. With the end of the school year also many changes have occurred. The directors, Denis & Linda Sheehan have stepped down from their position to have more time to travel and do other things that the Lord has called them to. They will still remain at the school and serve as vice-directors. The new director, Pastor Krzysztof Majdłyo has an expanded vision to take the school to a new level. Many years ago I had spent a lot of time with Krzysztof as he was just getting starting in ministry and looked for support and encouragement. It is good to see him in this new role. I had earlier resigned from my position as vice-superintendant of the Christian Church of Evangelical Faith and recommended him as my replacement. This tear at the school we also said goodbye to Bob & Joy Rdzak. They served as missionaries in Poland and Bob taught at the school for a number of years. With a great lack of teachers, Krzysztof has asked me to take over a number of courses, and at the moment I am the only permanent teacher. Up until now all the lecturers have been volunteers. Krzysztof has a desire to change that and will be looking for a way to generate finances not just for the operations, but also for salaries. Please pray for new doors of opportunities in this area. Pictured here are the 2008 school graduates with the directors of the school.