Two days of Equip Training

I conducted two days of John Maxwell's Equip Leadership Training for about 30 participants. The participants were mostly Pastors from churches in Medan and a number from Geraja Bethel International (GBI) Bible School.

The training as well received and the feedback was good. Had a chance to meet Pst Alex from the local church which hosted the program. Looking forward to working with him in the days to come.

My interpreter was Rev Robert from GBI - The House of Sacrifice. He is one of the senior pastors of the church which has a membership of 50,000. He took us to his church, which is still on construction, and which can sit about 20,000 at a time.  ts was a "WOW" feeling seeing the huge building.  Its is going to be the largest in SE Asia. So surprised to see how the church of God has expended in Medan. This church has baptism service every Sunday, at least about 50 per Sunday. Pst Robert invited me to speak to his B.Th students, which I did.  

By the way Pst Robert is well aware of PEC and Salem Chapel. I found out that he has met Sis Rasi and is very familiar with Bro Ikonen, Bala and Ravi from salem Chapel. Infact in the early days, he was mentored by Salem Chapel, about 25-30 years ago. Its really a small world but God has indeed blessed the ministry of Pst Robert. Felt very small compared to what the church in Medan is doing.
I also heard the sad news that Bro Ikonen went to be with the Lord a two days ago. Great pioneer, a great man of God. What a legacy he has left behind in Singapore through Salem Chapel, PEC and Zion Gospel Centre. Well done mighty warrior.

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