Friends!

Wow! the last six months have been a whirlwind of crazy! Let me fill you in on some of the cool things Abba has been doing over here in Columbus, Ohio! Chad, Rich, and I had the opportunity to lead a few trainings with the leadership team of an upcoming multi-cultural church plant here in Columbus! It was an awesome experience to sit around the table with leaders from different experiences and backgrounds and learn from one another! The Lord met us in those discussions, creating a lasting impact on the way that leadership team will proceed on building a biblical, and multi-cultural congregation! That in itself is very exciting! So if you think about it please pray for them in that endeavor!

Last week the three of us headed out to the CCDA (Christian Community Development Association) Conf. to lead a seminar on the Seven Principals of a multi-cultural community! We definitely felt like small fish in a big pond as we began to interact with men and women at the conference who have led the charge in this type of ministry for years. Encouraging words were given that we'll tuck away for the hard days that come often in the ministry that we do. The seminar was an hour and a half of thought provoking discussion on the 7 Principles of Multi-ethnic Community which is found on our website. Rich ended out our time expounding on John 17 as brothers and sisters in attendance from all over the country took part in communion together! It was indeed a very sacred time that will not be easily forgotten.

My mom is doing well with a periodic burst of energy that even surprises me at times! I'm extremely thankful to the Lord for her continued good health and supportive spirit of all that I do. Please keep her and our family in your prayers. We have tons of work ahead of us in preparation for the launching of our new e-learning training program! Please be prayerful as we move forward with this in passion and wisdom! We are expectant to see how Abba will use this as another tool to equip and mobilize His church! We could not do what we do without your support and prayers...THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
 
ON THE FRONTLINES WITH YOU, 
Michaela