This is one of the questions often asked of us when we (Larry and Marlene) are
in the US. My husband's answer is
usually “I don't have a congregation, I am a seminary professor.” A fellow missionary pointed out
recently that the answer could be different. What about all the people served by men trained by our
missionary-professors? While my husband had trouble with this concept, thinking
it better to clarify his role as a professor, rather than taking credit for the
work of his students and graduates, I thought maybe it would be an interesting
theme to pursue. I started
reflecting on the pastors serving who were trained by my husband (usually along
with other professors).
While these statistics do not reflect the total number of souls served (in Mexico it is estimated we are serving 1,200-1,500 people), it is still an encouraging list.
* Dominican Republic
Looking at this list I can only say “To God be the glory!”
While these statistics do not reflect the total number of souls served (in Mexico it is estimated we are serving 1,200-1,500 people), it is still an encouraging list.
Here is a list of pastors and the souls they serve who studied under my husband as of 2011:
|
Country
|
Pastors/Student Pastors
|
Baptized
|
Confirmed
|
Others Under Direct Care
|
|
Mexico
|
8
|
682
|
482
|
869
|
|
Puerto Rico
|
1
|
not available
|
20 (est)
|
not available
|
|
Colombia
|
5
|
200
|
150
|
40
|
|
DR*
|
2
|
113
|
46
|
not available
|
|
Haiti
|
1
|
73
|
4
|
not available
|
|
Nigeria
|
8
|
5000 (est)
|
2500 (est)
|
60 (est)
|
|
Bolivia
|
1
|
|
15
|
|
|
The Caribbean
|
3 (+1 in the US)
|
227
|
126
|
67
|
Looking at this list I can only say “To God be the glory!”
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