Partnership of Pastors International

Why Do That?

As friends and supporters of PPI, you may have questions about why or how or when we do what we do. Please feel free to ask! Our commitment to you from the beginning has been to communicate regularly and transparently about how we’re working out this mission of encouraging, training and resourcing church leaders in… Keep Reading

Gull Lake and Grandkids!

”What was the best part of your summer?” Our daughter-in-law, Amy, asked the question at breakfast last week. How would you answer that question? I had to think about it. Time with our kids, grandkids and friends, training pastors in Haiti in July, Gull Lake Camp, finishing a patio for my mom, gardening – it’s… Keep Reading

Who do YOU say I am?

On Wednesday, we concluded Course 2, Our Powerful Gospel, with an important assignment: Every student writes his or her personal testimony. This assignment tests church leaders’ understanding of the four essential truths of the gospel, which we study in Romans chapters 1-5. It also gives students practice in sharing with others how they met Jesus… Keep Reading

Born in the USA

Probably like most Americans, I took my life in the United States for granted. Until 9-11 happened. We lived in the NYC metro area at that time. We saw the angry smoke rising from the twin towers that September morning. A few days later, Rena and I prayed with believers in Lower Manhattan and walked… Keep Reading