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A vision for multiplication, which started in the US, expanded to Nepal via North India. Read on to hear of the life transformation of N., his village and many more in the mountains of Nepal. The Seeds of Multiplication From 2008-2014, Shepherding the Nations (STN) consistently hosted Bible training institutes in North India. During this time, the STN leadership from the US and India traveled thousands of miles to instruct faithful…
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Ministry Report from India
Here is a brief report from Lucknow: The participants have come from different states of North India. Right now we are in the midst of the seminar. The other two teachers are laboring (labored) with burden, being conscientious, caring and sound in teaching. The group of 38 are being equipped to be better in their teaching, approach in their counsel and be able in teaching the Truth in congregations. These…
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…God undertakes when you PRAY
We took David to a doctor yesterday. His was neither dengue nor bird flue. PTL. The medicine was given. And in overnight David is alright and back into teaching from yesterday afternoon. Many have died in Lucknow due to dengue. Couple of pastors couldn’t make it to the seminar due to sickness. L. P. too is sick. The ones present are taking very keen interest. There have been many questions…
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Praise and Prayer
From Ryder: Praise items: The Lord’s blessing on the seminars as there is an increased interest, interaction, and diligence among the participants. Though there was a commotion due to misinformation at Hyderabad about cancellation of connecting flights from Delhi to Lucknow the Lord helped us in arranging alternatives and reach Lucknow seminar on time. David Nelson who got sick and was forced to rest for a day is now healed…
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…teaching passionately and with burden
From Ryder Kumar: Here is a brief news from India as I just got an opportunity and access for internet. Hyderabad Seminar went extremely well. People were more receptive than before. Both David and I enjoyed teaching. We enabled the participants to ask questions and there were many. The power went off only twice for a very short time. Interpretations were good. David and I preached at different churches. I…
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October 2010 Mission Trip – Report from our Regional Director
This seminar Oct 2010 was very well appreciated and each participant has shown much interest in every class. As the seminar was mainly focused on the preacher and his messages, each session was interesting. Bro.David and Bro.Ryder made practical insights into preparing Biblical messages. When the time came for preaching messages to a particular group in which they were divided, everyone came forward with enthusiasm when their turn came. The…
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Safe and Sound
Keith and Ryder are both home safe and sound and praising God for the blessings of the trip. Thank you all for praying for them as they worked labored in India to bring the Word to these pastors so that they in turn can bring it to their own corners of India. Normally March weather in India is quite mild but Keith and Ryder endured an unusual heat wave in…
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Reconciliation and Return
From Ryder – As I write this to you Keith is in his first session of 4 ½ sessions today. Suresh is doing a good interpretation. Again he broke out in tears last evening at different times while doing the interpretation. Another thing that has happened yesterday was a wonderful reconciliation between two brothers who had difficulties, struggles and tensions over few months in their relationships. Both attend our seminars…
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Good grades in Lucknow
From Ryder: Yes, we are in Lucknow. So far the Lord has kept both Keith and me in good health. Keith is doing well in adjusting with food. Here are his grades: 1. Cheese Omelet: A + 2. Dosa: B + 3. Somosa: D 4. KFC: A + 5. Fish and Fries: A There were two wonderful baptisms yesterday at Bethel where I preached the Word. Both husband and wife…
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Days 8-10: Saturday-Monday, March 19-21
From Keith and Ryder, We have arrived in Lucknow. We flew from Delhi on Saturday afternoon and Suresh met us at the airport. On Sunday, Ryder preached at Bethel Church (where the seminar will be held) and I preached at Lal Bagh Methodist Church. The north of India is in the midst of an unusual March heat wave. The temperatures are between 5-10 degrees Celsius above normal. It is even…
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Closing in Hyderabad
From Shanthi, We Praise God for the wonderful opportunity given to serve Him and His people. The conference concluded as per the schedule, we had a few testimonies from the pastors after which the parting words were shared by Pastor Ryder, Dr. Keith and Ravi. The course books for the next conference were given away with an advice to read it before coming for the next time.
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Days 5-7: Wednesday-Friday, March 17-19
From Keith and Ryder- As you can read on Shanti’s report, the Hyderabad seminar is now complete. We had a wonderful time with the pastors from the South. We flew Friday evening to Delhi, arriving at our room at 11:30 p.m. It has been a long day, but we are now looking forward to getting rest. Tomorrow, we fly to Lucknow. Both Ryder and I will be preaching Sunday in…
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ALL GOOD THINGS. . .
From Shanthi, It has been a wonderful week in the conference and as the proverb in English says ‘ ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END’ it is the final day in Hyderabad. Both Pastor Ryder and Dr. Keith looked exhausted due to the heat but they are given grace to teach so many hours to these precious pastors who are eager to learn through His Word. I am…