Dear friends and family,
Greetings from Lynchburg, Virginia!
As many of you know, I am currently in school here at Liberty University
pursuing a degree in Religious Global Studies. My time here at Liberty has been
a blessing to say the least. It has been amazing to see God’s providential hand
at work in my life. He has yet to answer another prayer of guidance as I have
been given the wonderful opportunity to intern for Won by One International in Neuenburg,
Germany from May 15th- August 15th!
Won by One International uses a
unique ministry model, which they refer to as the pastor and professionary
model. This model allows for the pastor, Stephen Spanjer, to have a
relationship with the community through the professionary, Rob
Piscatelli. I have the opportunity to be apart of both sides of this ministry
model by helping lead worship and coach softball. I will also be taking theology
and language classes. The language classes in particular will be of upmost
importance, as we will be leading worship in English as well as in German.
The religious atmosphere in Germany
is dead to the things of the gospel. They are a post-Christian culture, a
people who, according to Stephen Spanjer, “have rejected the authority of God’s
Word”. I am well aware of the many challenges that this spiritually void
environment may bring but am assured that I can do all things through Christ
who strengthens me. My prayer and goal is to be a blessing to the church and to
the community and to leave with a more robust faith in Christ than when I
arrived.
-MG
