It’s been just over a week since we finished our first cell leader training class. We met for eight two-hour sessions, and things went really well. The materials we used were new to us (though the content was not) but worked well. Participation was strong. Several people commented after the training about how the class had helped them overcome fear and resistance that they had at the beginning of the class so that now they feel ready and even excited to begin. We trained people from two churches here in Arad (our own Emmanuel and a new church, Adoram, that Scott has been coaching). The Adoram church launched their first six groups this past week, and all initial reports are very encouraging. The Emmanuel church will launch one new group in the next couple of weeks in addition to the one that Paula and I have been leading, and our teen leaders are implementing cell group principles in their youth meetings. One other group may launch in the near future as well. I’ve been able to gather pictures of most of those who went through the training (still missing 3), so as you see their faces please take a moment to pray for God’s blessing on each one as they serve as cell leaders and assistant cell leaders.
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- Cristi B
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- Liviu M
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- Cristi G
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- Nelu B
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- Casius and Daniela
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- Dodi M
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- Marcel H
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- Nelu A
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- Mac and Roxi
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- Marius and Adrianna
Paula and I begin another round of cell leader training this week on Wednesday. We will be training a smaller group this time in a nearby village. So pray for us as we discover how the materials will apply in a village setting and among a church that is ethnically different (Roma, often referred to as Gypsy). Crossing cultures once again!
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