We learned very practical knowledge for out-reach.
First, we had lessons in Community Development. Basically, learning to minister to all the needs of those we’re going to be reaching out to: physical and social along with spiritual. Second, we’ve had Rus Alit here from Bali, Indonesia, to teach us about appropriate technology. All he does is take modern technology, simplify it down and apply it in rural, poverty stricken areas of the world. He allows the communities he works with to take ownership of these projects and they in turn are motivated to keep these new improvements in good working condition. We will actually be with Rus in Bali for Christmas. We’ll be there for about three weeks, before going to Cambodia on the first of January. Here is a website for Rus’ ministry: http://www.campbali.com/BATI.htm. There’s not much to it at the moment, but it gives you an idea.
