Wisconsin—Kyle Khulka and Amy Oldskawski were recognized on Sabbath, Aug. 15, as the first graduates from the new MIDWEST Bible workers program. MIDWEST was organized by David Guerrero, pastor of the Stevens Point Church, with assistance from the district Bible workers, Joshua Jeresek and Jasper St. Bernard.
The three-and-a-half-month curriculum prepares those who take the course to become effective Bible workers. Each student receives all the necessary information and training to make them feel confident and competent in leading a person to Christ and their baptism into the church family of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The curriculum also insures Bible workers will be able to use their spiritual gifts in a ministry which will result in growth for God's kingdom.
Khulka and Oldskawski used their summer vacation to complete their MIDWEST Bible workers training course. Oldskawski shared her heartfelt response by stating, "I really enjoyed the classes and field work. I feel I was stretched, and after I graduate from the University of Wisconsin elementary education course, I am thinking of using my training as a part-time Bible worker."
The MIDWEST Bible workers course teaches how to find and give Bible Studies, preach, defend your faith, as well as apply basic Bible health principles, stewardship and relationship principles for an effective ministry. It has both classroom and hands-on field work programs where the instructors accompany the students as they give Bible studies under their guidance, said Jeresek and St. Bernard.
The district churches have already embraced this new concept, and are seeing results with an increase of visitors at church and a baptism scheduled for September. The MIDWEST Bible workers course is open to anyone interested in becoming an effective Bible worker, or if they desire to enhance their outreach skills. Please contact Jeresek, St. Bernard or Guerrero at 715-344-4337 or 715-310-2196. You may also write Guerrero at 2120 River Bend Road, Plover, WI 54467.
David Guerrero, pastor, Stevens Point Church, with Bruce Babienco, volunteer correspondent, Lake Union Herald
