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As I read through the article about the pastors' book-sets, my mind went back to last summer when I spoke at a Pastors' Library Project conference in Ethiopia. It was, indeed, an exciting time for everyone involved.
I had the privilege of teaching the principles of expository preaching to more than 200 pastors; most had never received that kind of instruction. I also showed these men how to use many of the tools in their book-sets.
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Please join SIM in praying for these needs and opportunities around the world.
Remember the Persecuted
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hands of those who oppose the gospel. Christians in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and other countries have been arrested, imprisoned, and even killed for their faith. Believers have also seen their homes and churches burned.
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Imagine trying to prepare sermons and impart biblical knowledge without biblical resources. Sadly, church leaders in many countries where SIM ministers must serve their congregations with few, if any, study aids.
But thanks to your support, SIM's Pastors' Library Project has remedied that lack for more than 89,270 Christian leaders by providing small resource libraries to help pastors shepherd their flocks.
Each book-set includes a wealth of resources including a study Bible, commentaries, and books
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and spiritual warfare. And to ensure recipients are equipped to use their new resources, they are distributed during special training conferences with teaching on topics from expository preaching to marriage and finances.
As pastors receive their books, they are overwhelmed with gratitude. One of our coordinators described the distribution as follows: "The first thing we did . . . was to open THE box. It was like Christmas! It was not a quick, pull them out and put them back, but a slow, meaningful extraction of the books and what each book was about and how it could help . . . It was a joy for me to watch."
As they received their books, many of the pastors asked, "How can SIM afford to do this?" Our coordinator was |
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honored to tell them that people like you made it possible.
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Because of your gifts, thousands of churches and millions of believers now have the benefit of leaders equipped with powerful study tools. Thank you for your part in helping pastors around the world understand and preach God's Word more effectively!
Project Number--501361092
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