North Africa Update

Praise God for Gary’s safe return from a successful visit to North Africa. The previous 2 years of work was evaluated and plans made to improve/expand the project in 2010.

Pray for more attendees from a non-Christian background and for the 6 graduates who are in kingdom business in E today. Their challenges are great but their God is greater.

North Africa Trip

Pray this week (9/1-8) for Gary as he travels to North Africa for critical meetings with our students and in-country partner about the future of the project in E.

North Africa Trip

Pray for GC as he travels to North Africa to meet with our partners there and to map out plans and commitments for the next year’s worth of work. This is a vital meeting.

Peril in Nepal

Pray for church leaders and our brothers and sisters in Kathmandu. Terrorist have demanded “ransom” for protection and the churches are refusing (choosing to trust the Lord for protection). Join with them in prayer. Psalm 33-35.

5 Things Leaders MUST Do

According to leadership experts James Kouzes and Barry Posner, there are 5 things that every leader must do in all times…especially these times.

1. Model the Way: be what you say, walk your talk, demonstrate that you can be trusted

2. Inspire a Shared Vision: give people a sense of direction, of hope, of a better future that they can buy into

3. Challenge the Process: always press the edge, live continuous improvement, refuse to accept the status quo, encourage others to do the same

4. Enable Action: train, let others decide, support their ideas, provide equipment and coaching

5. Encourage the Heart: demonstrate frequent, creative, personalized appreciation and celebration

New Leadership in Kyrgyzstan

IMED began in Kyrgyzstan in the 90’s. The worker responsible on that end for launching this entire work is leaving Kstan after 11 years; Pete has been a great friend to IMED and to the Jholdas Project and to me. We praise God for his work and support. Pray for the new IMED representative in Kyrgyzstan. The final selection hasn’t been made but over the next few weeks we’ll update you on who it is. His role will be to serve as a liaison between IMED USA and the Joldosh Micro Credit Company (bank) in Bishkek.

Unrest in Western China

The demonstrations and violence aimed at the Uigurs (Muslims living in far western China) is also affecting workers in that area and may also spill over to the Kyrgyz community. Pray for restraint.