All of the pastors in the Bible School warmly welcomed me. Their handshakes and smiles were so sweet and genuine. Their hearts were open and they almost glowed with excitement.
I had the opportunity to talk to several graduating pastors after classes finished, while we enjoyed the goat. Without exception each pastor said with great conviction that their lives and their churches had already been changed as a result of the Bible School in a Briefcase program. They commented that the teachings were so practical and that they could see change in their church members already. These comments were not just the polite comments made by appreciative pastors, but they were eager, enthusiastic, and absolute proclamations.
One common refrain was the invitation to remain in Malindi, Kenya so as to continue providing more Bible Schools and more training. Fortunately, the team will return in October to do a women’s conference and to have the pastor’s do a study on the book of Daniel. Kelly definitely has a special something that draws these pastors to him and engenders loyalty and commitment to the program and to changing lives for Christ.
I’m even sad not to be back with these kind pastors to participate in developing deeper relationships with them and their churches. I am not surprised that I continue to find the people in Africa so charming and lovely.
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