Global Partner 2012 Goals

Paul writes in Philippians 3:12, “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Paul’s pursuit: To press on! Our Global Partner’s pursuit: To press on!

Al Norby – Minnesota: for six students to have a vision for fall semester 2012.

Virgil & Kathy Anderson – Florida: for growth and unity in our Global Team.

Alan Smith – Minnesota: to have local CBMC (Christian Business Men’s Connection) teams grow by 200 people.

Brad & Katy Jonswold – Colorado: to design a Global Impact Investment fund.

Dave & Debbie – Middle East: for many to know Christ this year.

Eric & Tracey Hagman – Kenya: to grow closer to Jesus and know his calling.

Ken & Jean Kraft – Minnesota: for a female staff person for our Timber Bay girls.

Abe & Melissa – to build relationships and easily share the good news in our target language.

Zach Powell – to help our Sudan team get established and off to a great start.

Betty Carlson – Tanzania: for a team from the U.S. who can work with us in training students.

Tom & Barbara – for funding for the Asian Friendship Centre and for that ministry to expand its outreach.

Dave & Jan Harthan – North Carolina: for completion of a New Testament translation for children and early readers.

Mark & Lulu Sorenson – North America: completion of 77 Bible stories on DVD for the Deaf.

Andrew & Ann Henderson – Colorado: improved communications skills using various platforms (writing, websites development, videography).

Jim & Christie Lee – that USAFA (United States Air Force Academy) Navigators ministry would continue to grow, discipleship relationships will deepen and 15 cadets will participate in the leadership team.

Barbara Fadirepo – Minnesota: to recruit volunteers for outreach among internationals in U of M Family housing.

Ed & Amy Uszynski – Ohio: for Ed to finish his dissertation.

Dennis & Janet Seever – Canada: to continue work at the Wycliffe office, sharing prayer needs and informing the public what’s happening in the world of Bible translation.

Manuel & Laura Vivanco – Mexico: for the Tizayuca church to be self- sustaining with its own pastor.

Chris Erickson – Minnesota: to be fully supported as a missionary. Ron & Carol Soderquist – Minnesota: for direction to know how to increase our effectiveness in evangelism and discipleship.

Joel & Nancy Stolte – Colombia: to see the video script for the book of Acts completed so recording can be planned and to have 1 & 2 Chronicles, Esther, Ruth and Joshua back-translated for checking.

Bob & Jill Fuhs – California: to send 322 students on summer missions and 90 on one year international missions from our region.

Abdul Knowles – East Asia: to reach administrators, foreign faculty and faculty in my school who appear hostile to the Gospel.

Lori Harms – Japan: that seven students will demonstrate spiritual growth by leading worship and mentoring other students.

Mary – Russia: to find and train someone to take over the ministry in my city.

Eric & Wendy Hofman – Gabon: that God’s love would be shown through us to those we work with at the hospital.

Terri Miller – Minnesota: for written materials for those in transition. James & Elizabeth Medina – Wisconsin: to continue reaching lost college students with the Gospel.

Peter Anderson – Minnesota: to continue building a sustainable structure for leaders and discipleship at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and the U of M.

Tim & Casey Spark – North Dakota: for staff and students to share their faith and for 20 new believers by April 15.

Tom & Steph – Middle East: strengthen our prayer team and spend a bit of time recruiting long-term team members.

Jeff & Barb Chapman – Japan: establish two new cell groups and train three cell group leaders.