Leadership Conference

Last week Central Africa Baptist College hosted their fifth annual Leadership Conference. It consists of an expository preaching block class (this year based on Revelation) for pastors and a variety of workshops for laypeople in the local church. Over 70 pastors and over 100 laypeople were in attendance this year. Speakers included Dr. Sam Horn, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones, Dr. Joe Helm, Mr. Jerry Frye, Zambian pastors, CABC faculty and other missionaries. John and I had prepared a two-hour workshop on teaching children about God which we were to teach four times during the week. We did this on Monday, but then John fell sick and was not able to attend the rest of the conference. Thus, I managed to teach the other three days by myself.

Mrs. Erin Jones taught the ladies three times and we were encouraged and challenged by what she shared from God's Word. Monday before the conference started, our GFA team enjoyed a wonderful lunch and time of fellowship with the Joneses. Our girls had fun listening to Auntie Erin read books.

On Wednesday evening of the conference, the CABC students performed a drama directed by Joy Washer. They did an excellent job and we were challenged by the lives of great men and women of faith who have gone on before us.

On Thursday evening the building for CABC was dedicated. The service was very special. Even the mayor of Kitwe graced us with his presence and addressed the crowd.

During the week, we had the honor of having the Joneses in our home. Even though John was sick and not able to attend most of the conference, he still had a few moments when he was able to visit with our guests while they were with us. We are grateful for their sacrifice in time and resources to come and minister alongside us and to us.