Lisa Brook - UK - Student 07/08
If you had asked me a couple of years ago whether I saw myself being involved in missions work and community development, I would have said NO and probably laughed at you because at that point I didn’t see my life going in that direction; yes I had a heart for people but didn’t see myself as a ‘missionary’. However, having stepped out in obedience and embracing Saturation School of Missions I have watched God do so much in me and through me. He has surpassed all my expectations and more. He has revealed in me a heart for communities that I didn’t know was there, He has grown the passion that is in me for people and to see them living life to the full. I have seen God grow my capacity through the different activities and assignments that we were involved in and my leadership skills broadened through leading and co-leading different events that Saturation School of Missions were involved in such as the week long Children’s Holiday Club in Cardiff. This course has given me a different perspective on what ‘missions’ is; it’s not just going abroad for a couple of weeks, it is being involved wherever you find yourself, whether at work, at school, in your street/neighbourhood, wherever you are that is your ‘mission’ field. Saturation School of Missions can benefit anyone; it equips you practically to work into the community, whether locally, nationally or internationally What now? Well I am on staff at the Jubilee Training Centre, involved in Saturation School of Missions both in the full-time school and the part-time school, supporting the course leaders. I am also involved in supporting the setting up of and the running of the Saturation Trust. I also work at a residential rehab centre for men with drug and alcohol addiction so I have a chance to apply what I have learned. I can’t recommend this course enough! It has changed me and impacted me in so many ways and it can do the same for you. Go for it!
Alice Buckley - UK - Student 07/08
I learnt so much about God, myself and other people from doing Saturation School of Missions. I have always had a desire to travel and see different parts of the world, I love being a part of cultures that are so diverse to mine. The course really helped me understand different cultures and ways of living and through this God showed me that the way I think and do things is not always the best way. There is so much you can learn from other nations. I also gained a lot of confidence through preaching and leading different activities. Through group work and missions I learnt what my strengths and weaknesses are. God used this to develop my character and help me overcome fears in my life. I really want to be able to help people in the developing world with their physical needs. Through doing this course I have learnt practical ways that I can help and assist people. Part of the course undertaken was primary healthcare. This gave me a big interest in health and caring for people and God used this to get me into nursing. It was a challenging year, but so worth it!
