{"id":3348,"date":"2018-09-18T18:28:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T16:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/2018\/09\/18\/icoc-teachers-summer-update\/"},"modified":"2023-08-08T18:48:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T16:48:21","slug":"icoc-teachers-summer-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/icoc-teachers-summer-update\/","title":{"rendered":"ICOC Teachers' Summer Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. <\/b> Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. – <\/em>\n 2 Corinthians 1:11 NIV<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

In the Northern Hemisphere, this weekend marks the end of the summer season. Most kids are back at school on Monday, many colleges and universities are starting back up, and most all of those who were lucky enough to to surf, loaf, bake on a beach, and maybe chill at a cottage somewhere are getting ready for September and autumn. What have the ICOC teachers been up to this summer? Here’s a smattering of a few of our ICOC teachers’ recent endeavors: <\/p>\n

After 34 years teaching chemistry and physics, Dr. John Oakes (San Diego, California, USA) officially retired in June 2018. So what does retirement look like for a disciple of Jesus Christ who is also a recognized Biblical author and teacher? John kicked off his retirement with a self-funded three- week missionary teaching trip to Russia, Japan, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan. Read about what he learned and what he taught on this trip here, at evidenceforchristianity.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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John taught a series of lessons on the Book of Luke at the INSPIRE International Singles Conference in Phoenix from Aug 31-Sept 1. Notes, power point and audio will be posted at evidenceforchristianity.org<\/a> In addition, he will be teaching a four-part series on Daniel in September and October, as well as a six-part series on the Book of Acts. Be looking for all materials at the website, or if you live in the San Diego area contact him for information so you can attend ( john.oakes@gcccd.edu<\/a>). Also, John is teaching a class on the Book of Hebrews with Robert Carrillo for the Los Angeles School of Ministry and Missions September 13-14. Click here if you are interested in attending<\/a>. Lastly, John and Jan will be traveling to Israel, Amman Jordan (10\/30-11\/3), Beirut Lebanon (11\/3-11\/6) and Cairo, Egypt (11\/6-11\/12) for a missionary teaching trip October 22-Nov 12. If you can attend any of these meetings or want more information, contact John about these meetings. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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August 2018 found Dr. G. Steve Kinnard (New Jersey, USA) teaching a dynamic group of about 25 ministry interns in Lagos, Nigeria, on the topic of church history. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Douglas Jacoby also taught in Lagos in August. He led a series of MTA \/ AIM lessons on Biblical Interpretation to 60 West African leaders, “powerful Christian men and women who want to make a difference in the world,” said Jacoby. He then traveled to several locations in Congo, and taught on Acts Chapter 2, Biblical Interpretation, and Prosperity Theology (or the “health and wealth” gospel). After a few weeks at home, he plans to return for another teaching tour in South Africa, Botswana, and Malawi in September. See his notes from the month of August, below: <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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