Not a Teacher

 My job.

My ministry.

My life.

I work where I live.

I live where I work.

My  every day job is my ministry.

Everything is conveniently wrapped up all together.

But, Carl's life isn't packaged up quite so neatly.

He works for the school part time. He orders the textbooks and online access for all three campuses. He is the facility coordinator for the Taichung campus, and he is a substitute dorm parent working one evening a week. By the end of this month, coaching basketball will be added to that list.

I must add that he is also the main shopper, chef, and cleaner of our household.

That's a lot on one plate.

I definitely could not do what I do if it wasn't for Carl.

But somehow, he finds the time and energy to add several ministry opportunities to his busy schedule.

In the past, Carl has worked with our friends in Shalu teaching both Bible studies and English classes. As God began closing the door on that particular ministry, He has opened several other doors in which Carl has stepped through.

And while Carl is not a trained teacher, God has used his willingness to step out in faith. 

For the last two years, Carl has taught both moderate and advanced level English classes at a local company. It is an IT company, so naturally Carl feels quite at home in this environment.

While these lessons are not meant to be evangelistic, it is amazing how many times he has been asked to share his testimony, or explain a concept from a Biblical viewpoint. Topics that seem unlikely as a jumping off point for a spiritual conversation, lead to  God's love, wisdom, peace, and joy being shared.

Most recently, our bilingual church began an English class as a way to reach out to the surrounding community. Carl felt led to volunteer as a teacher.

One class at a time,

lives are being impacted for the sake of Christ.

 Please pray for these classes and their students. 

A prior student from the IT company has began attending our church. She is curious and wants to know more.

Another student is a self-proclaimed atheist, yet asks the most interesting questions allowing God's word to be spread.

Every Friday and Saturday afternoon, Carl is sowing, planting, and watering.

God doesn't need the most talented and biblically trained to go out and be His hands and feet. He just needs the willing. He is still looking for those willing to say- "Yes. Lord".