The following are testimonies from some of those involved in the ministry to internationals:
“Discussing Biblical stories brings the characters and their circumstances alive in a fresh way. It is challenging and inspiring! God’s plan for salvation shines through in all of Israel’s history and this is amazing to grasp!”
Timwani Phiri, Engineering Ph-D Candidate from Zambia
“In the ‘Story Group’ I discover what the stories mean by listening and thinking deeply. When I hear the Bible stories, I feel that no story is meaningless because they are our stories. When I listen to the opinions of others I learn how others think and sometimes they challenge me. I always appreciate both the love we receive and the food for lunch.”
Jacob Lee, Pastor and M-Th Candidate from Korea
“The ‘story group’ for internationals has been so enriching to me, I have learned a lot and I have been impacted spiritually. Studying God’s Word by storytelling is fascinating and helps one to grasp events from the scripture in a practical and imaginative way. It helps me to identify the context of the scripture more from my African perspective of telling stories in a communal setting. It would be for me a unique way of sharing God’s Word when I go back to my country after my studies here at the University.”
Kefas Garba, Pastor and M-Th Candidate from Nigeria
“It was a blessing for me to join this group. Most people who gather at this meeting are from different countries with different denominational backgrounds. Jay uses Bible stories to teach and after the Bible story he leads discussion about the story. Everyone participates in the discussion actively. I believe that the students are helped; both spiritually and physically, and will be good Christian leaders in their countries upon returning.”
Dokeun Byun, Theology Student from Korea
“Our gatherings with international students were great and enriching. It was an opportunity to know each other as well and to share the ‘Word of God’ in different cultural perspectives.”
Tony Gunde, Ph-D Journalism and lecturer at the University of Malawi
“Thank you very much for the privilege to have learned from the story group. We arrived at our home in Nigeria safely.”
Dr. Epraim Yoms, Th-D Practical Theology and Pastor from Nigeria