Sunday, December 31, 2006

MDI News of 2006

Pastor’s Conference in Kiev: Over 100 pastors from all over Ukraine came together as part of MDI’s On-going Pastor Education Ministry. Dr. Ray Ortlund taught on “How to Apply the Old Testament Today”. Dr. Anderson Spickard spoke on “True Leadership” and as leader one must take care of oneself. He saw over 50 people to discuss medical issues. David Guthrie spoke on “Walking through Grief and Sorrow” as he shared his testimony of losing two children and how to minister in times of great loss. This team also ministered in L’viv to church leaders and in a prison.

New Life Church (NLC): MDI’s ongoing relationship with NLC continued as we prayed and encouraged our friends as they go through the government bureaucratic process of purchasing property for a future church building. We also work with their Invalid, Street Kids, and Regeneration Ministries.

Radooga Youth Ministry:
MDI is an advisor and mentor to Radooga as they are reorganizing their ministry and preparing for the future. Radooga had one of the most successful years ever. At the beginning of the year, they launched a conference tour to disciple youth across Ukraine. These were held in public venues in four cities. In the summer, they held five English language evangelistic camps. There were over one thousand Ukrainian youth attending from all over the country along with over one hundred American young adults serving as counselors. This fall they are holding week-long training seminars for Pastors.

Center for Leadership Development (CLD):
MDI led CLD in three multi-day retreats as we prayed and evaluated their ministry. As a result, a new course will be offered in the fall of 2007—”Program Red.” This program for high school and college students will help each student understand their gifts, provide mentoring along with coursework, and will help support the ministry. The Vision Foundation of Legalbill in Nashville held a golf tournament on October 16 to support CLD.

Paul and Tanya Becker’s Orphanage Ministry: In August, the Beckers came to Nashville and were able to connect with several churches. MDI hosted a dinner to spread the word about this impactful ministry which is changing the lives of children in Internot #4 in Odessa, Ukraine. MDI has been a close friend of this ministry for years.

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