Final Task & Final Thoughts

Our final task in Bulgaria was to teach a two day leadership seminar for students at the Bulgarian Theological Seminary. As I understand it, the BTS is a group of three seminaries that operate under one organizational umbrella. This particular one was the Assembly of God seminary. We have taught for one of the others in the past.

Because of the need for everyone to work, the school has established week-end programs in a number of different cities around the country and instructors go to them instead of having students come live in Sofia and attended classes there, as they did in the past. Last March we taught in Plevin, this time in Plovdiv and next spring we will teach in Burgas, near the Black Sea.

The students range from young, college age people to very experienced pastors. It’s a good mix and makes for lively discussions. We use our own leadership material for these classes, not the Equip material.

We finished late on Saturday and then they drove us back to Sofia. Today was a rest day (sorely needed). Tomorrow we have a meeting in the morning and then we fly to London in the afternoon. Tuesday we will hang out in London and fly home on Wednesday.

As has happened so many times, God has opened another unexpected door here. We were able to connect with a couple that we have missed seeing for two or three years. It turns out that he is very involved with a large group of former and retired Bulgarian military and security force officers. My friend suggested that I go and meet with the president of this organization and he set it up. As a result of our two hour meeting, I have been invited to do an all-day seminar for them in March. They will be inviting members from all over Bulgaria. I don’t know how many might actually attend but it is exciting. Thanks to all of you who followed our blog and all of you who have been praying for us. We depend on all of you and we hope you have enjoyed the pictures and narrative. If you ever feel the call to start your own adventure in mission, you are welcome to go with us and get your feet wet. We can assure you, you will not get bored.