by Jen (New England Outreach Team) Two families crowded into a small room, trying to see the “foreigners” who had come to their Bhutanese refugee community in Massachusetts. (These refugees had been “evicted” from Bhutan because they were not ethnically Bhutanese. They had been living in refugee camps for years and are being resettled in the United States and other …
The Woman with the Elephant Ring
by Jen (New England Outreach Team) We sat on an empty bench looking into an empty town square. Our friend, a Nepali pastor, explained how tomorrow morning this exact spot would be filled with people and produce. Apparently this weekly market outside of downtown Boston was a hub for Nepali, Korean, Brazilian and many other people groups. Looking around skeptically, …
Like Asia in America
by Samantha W (New England Team Outreach) “Ready to go?” Pastor Dan asked us, while his hand twisted the doorknob. It was the first official day of our team’s outreach and I was ready enough to run past Pastor Dan and jump in the car. Finally, we could meet the people we had crossed eight states for! We met with …
The Journey Begins
by Samantha W (New England Team Outreach) We pulled out of the parking lot early in the morning. There were 1200 traveling miles ahead, and our team was anxious to be on our way. For the past week, the four of us had been preparing for the journey to New England, and the Bhutanese refugees who awaited us there. And …
Safe Arrival in New England
by Jen, Bible School for the Nations team leader Two Bible School for the Nations teams are on outreach for the next several weeks. Our team in Asia has also arrived safely. Here’s a message from the team in New England, where they will reach Bhutanese refugees. We have arrived safe and sound in New England! I have to keep …
And They’re Off!
The BSN outreach teams are on their way to bring truth to the nations. One team is en route to a closed nation in Asia, where they will teach Christians who have had little Biblical training. They’ll encourage missionaries who are there and also help in evangelism. The second team is preparing to go to New England, to work with …
Seeing God through the Bible
During the BSN I was able to see God’s love in a new way. Through following the story of the Bible from the beginning to the end, his faithfulness became apparent in a way I had not seen before. -Caleb, BSN student about the lecture phase of BSN
Afraid of the Dark?
by Lucy, BSN student It was Tuesday and I was on my way back from local outreach. My team went to Peace Park in downtown Madison, where we served dinners to the homeless who gathered there. I looked forward to it every week. I love talking to people and showing them God's love. But that Tuesday, as I drove back …
Great Expectations
The following is a letter by Kyli, one of the students. It’s her letter to God about her expectations for the next 10 months in the School of the Bible. God — What I want to take away from this school is a deep, passionate, on fire, unshakable unsinkable love for you. Transform my mind! I don’t want to feel …