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Learning Around the Table

This morning’s breakfast turned into a lesson in history, culture, and gratitude. We talked about how there are more Japanese descendants in São Paulo than in Japan itself. Pastor Sandro’s wife served pumpkin soup with meat—a traditional Bahian breakfast—and, of...

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A Learning Experience In Your Hands

Learning another language is not always gratifying. The end result may be, but the process is long and often embarrassing. Unlike registering for a course, I chose to move to Brazil—to live with a family native of Bahia—and let the language surround me. Arrival:...

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Ministry Update

Read my last Ministry Report for an update on my personal ministry in EquipLAC (Equipping Latin America and the Caribbean): Prayer Letter Update in August 2025.

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The Growing Pains of Our Ministry

The Growing Pains of Our Ministry

ProMETA is at a pivotal time. Despite the uncertainty cause by the Pandemic, we have never had the number of students seeking to join either the Master program or the Certificate. In the last month, I have had at least four...

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A Region in Distress

A Region in Distress

It is hard to fathom that we are already in the middle of the year. As I looked back to last year, the memory most pronounce in my mind is that of fear and uncertainty. For those of us who were hit with Covid, the year 2020 will be sealed in the memory of our...

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ProMETA Anniversary

ProMETA Anniversary

A few weeks to say goodbye to 2016, many of us hold the expectation of what the new year may bring. Our Ministry ProMETA is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and is offering courses at a master's level in a promotional campaign. Yours truly will be working with Dr....

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