February 2002
Page 1 - Renewal, Revival, and Reformation by Graham Cooke
Page 2 - Seven Habits of One Highly Effective Person
Page 3 - The Master's Institute - A Journal Entry by Diane Snyder - Administrative Assistant at The Master's Institute
Page 4 - Like a Child by Gary Bistram
Page 5 - Pastor-In-Residence
Page 6 - The Launching of the ARC
The Master's Institute - A Journal Entry
September 13, 2021
by Diane Snyder - Administrative Assistant at The Master's Institute
"Today was so exciting! It was the twentieth anniversary of the start of The Master's Institute. Boy, it sure doesn't seem like it's been twenty years since our first seminar. Wasn't it just yesterday that we held planning meetings, wrote policies, developed curricula, and put in many hours just hoping this new seminary would actually work? So much has happened since then.Our original nine students have all been obedient to Your call on their lives, Lord, each with stories to share of what You have done in the last twenty years. I started to cry when Andrew shared his jungle adventure stories. It's amazing to think that thousands of South Americans have come to faith in You since he began his Aviation Mission Society. He shared how the character formation segment of The Master's Institute had so impacted his life that he continues to be mentored and to mentor others. Because of that hundreds of others have risen to the cause of taking the Gospel to previously unreached people groups.
Tom is now the senior pastor of Twin Cities Community Church. What a ministry that is with a staff of over thirty pastors to oversee their ten churches in the local area, with more being planted all the time. His natural gifting in ministry was honed during his leadership training at North Heights under the supervision of the pastors. What powerful and relevant experience he was able to gain by learning from those already in full-time ministry!
Oh, yes, and how I laughed as I listened to Nate preach, using his unique twist of knowledge and sense of humor! No wonder so many flock to his Biblical teaching seminars all over the world. It all started, I believe, as he was traveling with his wife, Sara, during her time in the Air Force. You have used that to open doors for many to be trained to preach Your Word in their own countries.
Then there is Caroline's counseling ministry. Countless people have been helped through the books she has written over the years. The list just goes on and on. There is so much to be thankful for, Lord! You have done so many mighty things in the lives of the original nine students and the hundreds who have followed. It sure makes the early days of typing reports and photocopying records worth the effort. Only You, Lord, can make even those simple tasks count for Your kingdom! To You alone be the glory!"
We can only imagine, of course, the impact The Master's Institute will have. But our vision is big and our God is bigger! If you would like more information about The Master's Institute, please call us at (651) 765-9756 or e-mail us at themastersinst@aol.com Ask us about our Auditing Program!
