Liberia

Jonathan and I had the privilege of conducting the Educational Care training with a group of teachers from the Vine School System of Christ in Monrovia, Liberia.  We had been invited by One Body, One Hope. 

It was a busy and eventful week.  We had a large group - exposed to the inductive teaching approach and the concept of action planning.  We went through Module 1 - the Biblical Worldview.  Teachers explored how their faith is integral to their teaching.  Some of their testimonies can be found below in the midst of the pictures.  Join us in giving glory to God for a great week!

Small Group Discovery and Discussion

"This teaching has transformed and renewed my mind with the full understanding that everything including my students and even education belongs to God. " Josephine 

Darric (one of the school leaders) is enjoying Jonathan's contribution to the group discussion.

"I have learnt that this exercise is not about getting things done, but engaging in activities that will bring about Kingdom change. Because all creation is groaning including my students I should help alleviate their pain instead of adding to it. Also, the world can be made right when I exercise peace, justice and generosity.  I have learnt to love and care for God’s creation. Thank you for the opportunity. " Darric 

Some small group chatting with the nursery school teachers.

"From the teaching I learnt that God if the creator of heaven and Earth, that all things belong to Him. I also learnt that mocking my students cannot bring about humility and most of the problems we have as humans it’s because of lack of faith and trust in God which often lead us to sin. This training will enable me to teach my students how to love and care for one another." Omelia 

Large group circle time.

Terry sharing his action plan with Jonathan.

Praying over action plans.

"I understand in this class from Sheila that the goal for kingdom change as an educator, I should first of all be transformed as God intended me to be and to also transform the students as well." Korpo 

Clothing presentation and photo opportunity with Pastor Emmanuel Bimba, the pastor and head of ministry.

We did it!  Module 1 complete and action plans written!

This training has given me a sense of direction in other to treat my students in a Godly way and to set a good example in my community and country. Prince

Educational Care has really made me to understand my role as a teacher to the community that I am not only to be teaching curriculum but also be teaching the students. Stephen

 I am grateful to God for being part of this training. The training has deepened my understanding in a lot of ways as a teacher, most especially in seeing and appreciating God through his creation. And also seeing my students as God’s creations that have been entrusted into my care. The teaching really changed my views and understanding about the teaching profession. Emmanuel

 We also had the privilege of enjoying missionary guest house accommodation on the beach!  This was our view from the guest house each evening - when it wasn't raining!