Monday, December 8, 2008

Report Back




J-City BELT 3 Seminar Report Back

I returned on Thursday night from J-City where I conducted a follow up BELT Seminar to the one Sarah and I led back in March. Each night saw between 10 - 15 participants. All of the participants had been to the seminar back in March, with the exception of a couple of pastors wives! We also had some young women there that were educators and had a vision to see a generation of "Daniels and Esthers" raised up in the city.

All of them commented on how they were impacted by the last seminar and thus were excited that BELT came back. I was so touched by their faithful attendance. It was like seeing old friends again and I really believe that I got a taste of what it was like for Paul to return to the churches he visited on his journeys.

The topics we covered were:
- Key To Discipling Nations (Discipling Individuals)
- Biblical Self-Government (Choosing to Live According to God's Ways)
- Overview of the Biblical World View of the Spheres of Society (What does the Bible say about Government, Economics/Business, Health/Science, Media/Communication, Arts & Entertainment)
- Biblical Worldview of Education (Mark Brokenshire from YWAM Melbourne)
- Biblical Worldview of the Family
- Biblical Worldview of the Foundations of the Church

God really showed up and brought the words each night! The Seminar was well received and the thinking of these men and women were definitely challenged. They walked away challenged to consider their own world views in each of these areas and to align them with the Bible. We also spent some time praying and seeing what God had to say about what their "transformed or discipled" city would look like as well as how they (the church/body of believers) could get there. We also spent time sharing with God what was holding each of them back and declaring to move past fear and in obedience.

This truely is an amazing city. I saw many friends and met many new ones. I even caught up with an old friend from high school who is now living there. I saw some of the most beautiful malls as well as some of the most detestable slums. God is definitely moving there, but there is much work to be done both in the church and where the knowledge of God is nonexistent. It's so exciting to think about the largest Is*lam*ic nation the world on the verge of revival and transformation by God and His Holy Spirit.

I thank you all for your prayers and giving. The pastors and people of J-city are blessed because of you. On behalf of them, I thank you.

In Him,
Joshua
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So what do we do?

We are partnering with YWAM Perth, in Western Australia. We will be staffing the Bible School for the Nations (BSN) and the Biblical Education and Leadership Training ministry (BELT).
"The purpose of the BSN is to mobilize Bible trainers who are growing in their ability to effectively disciple nations. The school seeks to cultivate people of godly character who are deepening in their love for God, and who understand His character and how He brings about His purposes in history." (www.ywamperth.org.au/bsn/)

Our responsibilities with the school will consist of teaching the Bible and mentoring the students. We will also continue to learn a lot ourselves and be stretched as we continue to study the lessons we'll be teaching. Sarah will also be involved with media projects for the school and also for the BELT ministry.

The BELT (Biblical Eduation and Leadership Training) ministry is partnered with the Bible School, and we will be actively involved in this as well. This is the same outreach ministry that we participated with in Papua New Guinea.
The purpose of BELT is to see people groups transformed by the Word of God through empowering community and church leaders who have limited access to Biblical training.

Please see the 'related links' link above and to the right.

Sarah is part of the leadership team for the media department with YWAM Perth. She teaches on the BSN occasionally, and participates in BELT seminars, but her main focus, besides caring for Noah, is media. Medias vision is to serve the many ministries and schools of YWAM Perth. There is consistent need for printed, web and video tools to help further the Kingdom of God! Sarah is responsible for helping give feedback on the many projects that the staff are working on, as well as doing projects her self and teaching the staff from time to time. She really hopes to see Media grow and reach the many visions that God has spoken over the media ministry with YWAM Perth.

be a partner through devoted prayer

Remember when King Hezekiah prayed and God answered him, granting him 15 more years to his life (Is.38:4-6)? We remember the disciples, 'continually devoted to prayer' in Acts1:13-15. The Bible tells us to pray and present our requests to the Father.

The truth is, God hears our prayers and he does respond according to his infinite wisdom. Over the past year, it's been so evident how the Lord has answered the many prayers of our partner's in ministry. At times we've really had to 'press in' and wait on Him, but He is always faithful.

You can play and active role in this ministry by joining our devoted prayer team and seeing nations transformed. Please contact us and we'd be happy to add you to our mailing list!

become a financial partner

All of our monthly fiancial needs with YWAM are met by faith based support. YWAM does not pay us to work. Our work is technically volunteer. When we left our well paying corporate jobs over a year ago, the Lord took care of us through the cheerful giving of individuals and the church. We have faith that God will continue to provide all of our needs. He is faithful.

We are currently trusting for continued montly and quarterly partnerships (individuals and churches) to help us reach our montly budget (50% of our budget goes towards outreach field costs). If you would like to be involved please contact us. A list of our detailed budget is available upon request.

Thank you for your faithful, continued partnerships.
God Bless you as you work along side of us.

Making tax deductible donations:
Your tax deductible giving can be in the form of check or automatic withdrawl from your bank account.
For more information on tax deductible information
please call or email us.

Making a non-tax deductible gift donation:
1) Pay online with YWAM Perth
https://www.ywamperth.org.au/007/payonline.asp
Online please use the following information...
payment type: other
recipient: Joshua and Sarah Seykora
School or Ministry name: BELT/BSN
notes: please type specifically what the money is for in this field

2) To make a "Gift" by check directly to us
Make checks payable to
Joshua and Sarah Seykora
and mail your non-tax deductible gift with a note to:

Kathryn Fields
4538 Aztec Trail
Madison, WI 53711