I met Jordan & Scarlett for the first time this past Sunday. Or maybe I should say that I met them for the first time “in person” as we probably met when I spoke to their group at an Assessment Centre via Zoom presentation.
They are seeking to join one of our new church planting ministry teams.
Their enthusiasm is contagious. They are excited about what God has been teaching them over the past year [even though difficult at times]; they are excited about the training they are receiving by serving in their local church, and they are excited about the work to which they feel called.
Three questions came to mind as we talked. The first was: what has been the biggest blessing this past month? The second: what obstacle(s) do you see in front of you? And finally: if you were the focus of a WT Global prayer thrust, what would you ask for?
It was their answer to the last question that moved me to talk about them here. They said, without hesitation: solidify their relational and family networks, and be at 75% of our support by April 2020 so that they could begin to plan for attending pre-field training!
The excitement of ‘going’ and yet at the same time the desire to ‘leave well’ and address relational networks and struggles that may exist. I was challenged and blessed by their honesty.
You’ve probably guessed by now, one of the obstacles they shared that they are facing: the difficulty of partnership development and finding the needed support. It hasn’t been an easy journey, but they have learned much through the process of how God is at work to provide for their needs.
They also know that they are part of a much larger World TEAM. So what can you and I do? Three (3) possible ways: PRAY that God would bring in their remaining support and ‘thrust’ them out. DROP them a line to let them know you are praying for them [send me a note and I’ll let you know how to write to them]. CONNECT them to networks you know who might be open to joining their partnership team.
There are many other Jordans and Scarletts out there. Will we stand with them, pray with them, and see them sent out?
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Thoughts Along The Journey 
This is such a great way to encourage those in support raising and connecting those of us on the field to them. We will lift this couple up!
Thank you Gwen! May we create a ‘wave’ of prayer for this couple and many others to be able to be thrust out!
Hi David,
I will commit myself to pray daily for Jordan and Scarlett as they solidify relations with family and friends, and seek the support base to have 75% by April.
What is there contact address? Thanks,
Beth Newton
thanks Beth! I sent contact info to your WT address.