Training Pastors Worldwide

This video explains the state of the missionary enterprise in the church today. It speaks volumes about the need for training and action. With great sadness we need to come to grips with the truth that the health and wealth gospel in Africa and the rest of the world is not the gospel at all. An overwhelming majority of radio, television and local church ministry is unapologetically health and wealth in Africa today.

I am headed back to Liberia in August, and Ethiopia in September. Pray for the local church pastors who will be attending as we teach the gospel of John and the big picture story of the Bible.

Hello friends, 

I returned from an excellent trip to Ethiopia, May 22 – June 2. I had 16 inquisitive students who gobbled up biblical theology like sponges. It was very encouraging to know that in Addis, Ethiopia, there are committed believers who care about good theology and reaching their country for Christ. 

[If anyone wants a cup of Joe from a traditional Ethiopian coffee pot, brewed in the traditional way, with traidtional roasted coffee from Ethiopia, just give me a call. It could be our tradition, maybe.]

[On the left are students in Ambo. Eager pastors!!]

My one-day trip, on Tuesday, May 28, to Ambo, Ethiopia, was long but fruitful. There were 60 students who were taking the first of our 9-course pastor’s curriculum. I will be returning to Ambo in September to teach the second course on the story of the Bible to the same students.

I’m also slated to go back to Liberia in August to teach the gospel of John. As you can see this will be a packed couple of months. 

Finally, in a couple of days, I travel back to Colorado Springs to take a 4-day safety training course for traveling in developing countries. It should be informative and actually a lot of fun. 

Thank you for your support and prayers. I love what I’m doing. 

If you know any churches or friends who might be interesting in helping us with this ministry let us know. We are still at about 50% support.

The picture above is from our annual conference At Glen Eyrie Navigators Conference Center in Colorado Springs. Vickie and I are on the far right. Most of staff and wives were there. We had a great time. I even found a couple of mountain biking friends!

In His service, 

Bob and Vickie Burris

Today I give the final exam. I think it is fair but will be difficult for some students. Most of them are good Bible readers which is encouraging. On the plane at 11:45pm for the long flight home.

GREAT TRIP!!

That’s the elevation here! 7504 in Addis, 7109 in Ambo.

Visited the National Museum and saw the famous Lucy fossils.

Pillows for tribal peoples.

A mural depicting the fighting to expel the Italians – WWII

Market in Ambo.

The museum’s restaurant.