I'm a little late in getting this out but want to thank you for your prayers for Rich while he is in the States.  He started his trip in Rockwall, TX with strategy meetings with Global Advance.  This is what GA had to say about this special time.......

INTERNATIONAL LEADERS MEET WITH GLOBAL ADVANCE STAFF
This week 15 of Global Advance’s international leaders from 9 nations will convene in Rockwall, Texas, with the ministry’s executive team to pray, strategize, and fellowship.  They will review goals, assess progress, and discuss new initiatives.

President Jonathan Shibley stressed that these triennial meetings of Global Advance leaders from around the world are strategic for the ministry’s impact and fruitfulness.  “These men represent Global Advance and open doors for us in some 35 nations,” he said.  “Bringing several of our key men to our headquarters city every three years is a crucial component for future effectiveness.”

Please pray that these international coordinators, who help make possible the equipping of tens of thousands of leaders, will themselves leave this week refreshed and with a renewed “vision in their hearts and tools in their hands.”

I haven't heard a lot from Rich as their schedule is pretty chalked full but I've gotten tid bits that meetings have been incredible!   Such an awesome organization to partner with!! Glad my guy is getting refreshed, refueled and ready to capture more vision (although he's got a lot as it is :)).

He will spend a few more days in Texas at the culmination of this event then onto North Carolina, Virgina, New York and Illinois.  It is a grueling travel schedule in a short timeframe but amazing people, churches and ministry in each place that he will connect with.

Although it is hard to be separated as a family for 3 weeks we know in our hearts that this is a strategic time for the ministry filled with much potential.  Please be praying for traveling mercies and divine favor for Rich as well as grace and provision (energy, patience, etc) for us all while he is away.

Dankie, Siyabonga....thank you in African languages. :)