40 trainees from 12 nations

Since arriving in England in July, this season has been full of training, preparation, and getting ready to step into staffing this DTS.

This summer I went through a leadership track, a finance track, and several other trainings that have been preparing me for this role. I also had the opportunity to help serve at a youth camp here in England that sends out five teams to the nations for two weeks. It was such a joy to serve behind the scenes and see young people being equipped and sent out.

In the middle of all of that, I also traveled to Norway for another DTS staffing training. When I got back, we jumped straight into preparing for the school: putting together welcome bags, getting the classroom and housing ready, praying over the school and the students, and seeking the Lord about where He is leading me for outreach.

It has been a busy few months, but really special to see how God has been preparing me for this season.

About a week ago, our 40 trainees from 12 different nations arrived, and it has been so exciting getting to know them! They have come from all over the world, but they are all here for the same reason: to know Jesus more.

We have already seen so much hunger for the Lord in their first few days, from their first times of worship together to sharing their testimonies and jumping wholeheartedly into everything.

We’ve been praying that these students would be people who love God’s Word, hear His voice, and live lives that point people to Jesus, and it has been amazing to already see glimpses of that.

Now I’m stepping into the next three months of discipling these students, helping lead prayer rooms, doing one-on-ones, serving alongside them in work duties, and walking with them through lectures on things like hearing God’s voice, the Father heart of God, the Holy Spirit, forgiveness and freedom, worldview, and an overview of the Bible.

Alongside that, I’ll be continuing to prepare for my own outreach and seek the Lord about where He is leading me. I’m so expectant for all that God is going to do in these next few months!