Vision for the International

After a year of heavy testing by the Lord I'm riding a wave of thankfulness for relief and I find myself daily renewed by His Spirit and a fresh vision for my life lived out for him. Since I was a child I have always had an affinity for other cultures, which was reflected in my international group of friends and learning of foreign languages. However, what started out as a hobby; things like being vice president of Int'l club in High School, studying abroad in Spain, living in an international dorm, and joining organizations like the 'Asian American Association.' 'National Association of Black Journalists,' and 'Students Advocating a Multicultural Experience,' has now become the center point of my future vocation. What started as a road into the secular realm became a passion for the kingdom of Jesus Christ- to preach salvation in Him to the ends of the earth. Thus these two longings became combined, and now I find myself in Seminary, a Master's of Theology student in the Cross-Cultural Ministries track. What started as a desire to go to Spain since I was twelve became a reality in 2003 when I finally went, and a desire to return to visit has now become a desire to return to make disciples in this nation. Only in my case, I will do so with the unique stamp of an African American missionary, and I fervently desire to include the Black Church in this endeavor not only to support my efforts, but open their eyes to foreign missions and bring our unique gifts in the body to others who need to know and be encouraged by Christ Worldwide. Well, I think this should suffice for the first entry, but I'm excited to see how God will continue to grow, shape, and or change this vision over the next several years as a push through Dallas Theological Seminary. Stay tuned for the exciting outcome...one year down, five more to go!