New semester in LATN

Pray for the launch of a new semester in LATN including the new 15-week induction course. Pray that it will be a successful course and that new students will become better learners in LATN as well as better teachers of others. Pray for Mark, ReachGlobal personnel with LATN, as he works on new training materials for faculty on how to design significant learning experiences. He will introduce this material for the first time in Mexico in December.

Strategic meetings in Mexico

Pray for Enrique, ReachGlobal personnel with the Latin America Training Network (LATN), who is in Mexico to sign an important partnership with a well-known university. The university has started a Bachelor degree in theology, and Enrique will explore helping them with training on distance education and to work with them on a project by which LATN helps them to create their own master program. Please pray for wisdom as these conversations are currently in progress. Pray for God’s will to be clear as their goal is to sign the partnership at 11:00 a.m., Mexico time. May this bring glory to the Lord and be used by Him in the expansion of the Kingdom.

LATN strategic planning meetings

Pray for unity and wisdom for the LATN (Latin America Training Network) leaders in Denver for strategic planning meetings June 27-July 1. Pray for God’s mind and direction as they consider how to proceed so that this ministry will be self-sustaining and thriving with good leadership.

Representing LATN

Pray for Ted, ReachGlobal personnel with Latin America Training Network (LATN), who is traveling to Ethiopia representing LATN as one of the 10 most creative theological institutions from Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Ted will work with a research director and nine other schools in developing a study exploring the relationship between the Latin American Church and its seminaries. Praise God for the privilege to be involved in designing strategies that will not only affect the Latin America region but also schools around the globe.

Lima partnership

Pray for Keith and Enrique, ReachGlobal personnel with Latin America Training Network (LATN) as they travel in May to Lima, Peru to sign a partnership agreement with the Evangelical Seminary of Lima. This strategic partnership will include faculty training, the use of LATN’s courses, and the possibility of official recognition of LATN’s programs.

LATN Graduation

The Latin America Training Network (LATN) will have its first graduation on April 30, an historic event! Pray for the six students, located in Venezuela and Costa Rica, who will be honored virtually. While the graduates who live in Costa Rica receive their diploma, the students in Venezuela will receive theirs in person from a Christian leader in that country. This class is the first of what LATN anticipates to be many graduations. Pray that the technology will work well for the broadcast.

Praise God for His grace, provision, and faithfulness. LATN staff are grateful to the many people who committed to pray, give encouragement and financial support in order to strengthen the Spanish-speaking leaders of God’s Church using LATN as a tool to equip these leaders.

LATN begins new term

Pray for LATN (an online Master’s level theological education program for Spanish-speakers) as they started another term on January 10. Pray for the 43 enrolled students as well as the professors and mentors who are leading the six courses offered this term. Praise God for the diversity of the students who represent 14 nationalities and live in 11 different countries. There are five new students, and 12 students are enrolled in two courses this term. Also, praise Him that three of the six courses are filled to capacity!

Training Professors in Latin America

On May 18 and19, Henry, ReachGlobal staff with the Latin America Training Network (LATN) will be training LATN professors to effectively utilize Moodle, LATN’s online learning environment. Praise God for Henry's gifts and knowledge in this area. Pray for him as he is stretched and used of God for the edification of the work in Latin America.