There is something powerful, almost magical, about being part of something bigger than yourself. Every year, Farming God’s Way trainers, trainers-in-training, and a few beginners choose a location in southern Africa to come together and build momentum as a continent wide team. They always choose a location where Farming God’s Way is beginning to take root in a community so that there will be adequate follow-up. There are two purposes: The first is to train local farmers in 3 or so communities in the area, empowering them to break the yoke of poverty through implementing Farming God’s Way. The second is to evaluate trainers seeking accreditation.

This year from September 20 to 28, we met in southern Zambia like we did last year. We were situated on the edge of the majestic Zambezi river gorge which was the backdrop for dry, golden, winter, African veld grass. Some highlights were an incredible trip to Victoria Falls where we spent time in groups, praying for Zambia and for the week of training ahead.  It was exciting to hear reports of the positive impact that FGW is having in the villages in the area, and we tested our skills in challenging training drills.

All the “delegates” were split into 3 groups in 3 different villages. A 3 day training took place at each village site covering the comprehensive Farming God’s Way material and each delegate had a part to play in the training. Those up for accreditation did the bulk of the training, while the up-and-comers did most of the rest. The balance of people did whatever needed doing, and participated in dramas designed to illustrate one or another of the key elements of the training.

For the first time, I led one of the teams. There were 10 of us on the team, and we were assigned to a ministry farm called, “Sons of Thunder.” We stayed on the farm for 3 days and 3 nights, so we really got to know each other while we served together, ate together, and shared rooms.

What impacted me the most was how much like family the group of trainers has become. Grant Dryden, the founder, keeps talking about training accreditation as a “relational accreditation.” What he means by that is that knowledge of the content, and ability to present it, is really secondary to being known by the rest of the family as having a real heart for God, and for the poor. It’s the heart of Farming God’s Way that Grant, and the stewardship team, are both building and protecting. I love that. As a result, everyone in the family have the same DNA of wholehearted service of the rural poor, equipped with knowledge that will help them break out of the cycle of poverty they are in.
Psychological factors Stress, anxiety, concern about sexual performance, relationship ordine cialis on line americanlandscapingci.com problems, feelings of guilt or the effects of a past sexual trauma. However, men who are viagra buy usa below sixty also suffer from problems. Other than the viagra store option to post GIFs(which we are totally crazy about), they’ve introduced Instant articles (a different form of publishing), and in – post search engine (to find articles you’re looking for) and videos that play automatically when scrolling, are our favorites. Buy male viagra online ordering . levitra is well known here.
The other part of the week that was particularly fun was seeing Zeph get to know the other trainers. He enjoyed himself thoroughly. As an aside, I don’t know how he did it, but he managed to get a window seat on every one of the 2 flights there and 2 flights back. It was only his second trip by plane, and his first time out of the country!

Both of us were amazed at how much we learned. The adage is true – the more you learn, the more you realize how much there is to learn.

We pray our primary purpose – to empower the rural poor we had the privilege to serve – was accomplished. And, the day before we parted ways, we had a wonderful celebration for those who had met all the prior requirements for their training accreditation, and then proved themselves in front of their peers in the week of training.

I am so grateful our South African residence visas came through – just in time – for me to go.

DW