My first week at work . . .

Last week was my first offical week at "work" as a faculty member here at the Academy for World Mission. Since I am not schedueled to teach a class until the beginning of February, these first couple months are devoted to getting me up to speed with things here at the school and to prepare my class. So my week was pretty full, including a number of meetings, working on my syllabus, and sitting in the MA comprehensive exams and new student interviews.

Most striking to me as I watched both the exams and the interviews was the wide range of missions experience and interest brought by both those finishing their degrees and those just beginning the process. Among the examinees, a few had served 20 years or longer in such fields as Japan, Kenya, and Papua New Guinea, while others were on their way to the field in SE Asia and former East Germany. Those who applied at the school were younger people with interests in Bible translation and working among unreached peoples. What an encouragement to see how God is fulfilling the Great Comission through these and many others here, and what a privilege it is for us to be here.