AIA Internationally

Volume 11, Issue 1

Hablo Espanola? Atletas en Accíon

Yes, I have a little familiarity (some words I know the meaning of) in speaking Spanish however I am not fluent!  Have you ever studied a foreign language in school or as an adult?

 

Imagine for a moment, being in a country where a language is spoken that you have no experience speaking, much less you have the life-saving message of the Gospel and your mission is to tell others by using the platform of sport.  We know “sport” is a universal “language” around the globe.  There is an ability is to “get” the challenges, pressures, and mindset in “sport” regardless of a language barrier or where you are from.  While our short term international (STINT) missionaries are not required to know the language before they go, they are required to take language classes or get tutoring once on the field. 

 

Last year we had an eight person team STINT in Puerto Rico.  Presently AIA doesn’t have any STINTers in Puerto Rico. However for next year, we have a married couple from MN that will be the team leaders. We currently have more applicants than we can send for this 8 person team (two leaders and six participants). 

 

Overseas on the field right now we have Bethany and Landon in Central Asia, and Nicole in the Middle East. The STINTers in Central Asia are reaching an unreached people group. They have seen around 8 people accept Christ just this year, which is incredible for this Muslim culture.

 

AIA has 3 priority countries that we are trying to raise up STINT teams.  We have begun to investigate 5 additional countries for future teams.

Praise & Prayer:

• Praise for the 100+  applicants in process (Interns, STINTers, staff) with AIA.
• Prayer for  implementation of new ministry tool in MPD coaching as well as All Cru Staff that Leslie will be training others.
• Prayer for wisdom and capacity as Mike is overseeing implementation of two major ministry programs.
• Praise for ministry partners and prayers said on our behalf.  Thankful for community and the body of Christ.
• Prayer for peace as we face important appointments for our kids in April.