Newsletter May 2007

Dear Friends and Family,

As of December 18, 2006 I returned to Colorado Springs from Spain to receive some final training in preparation for Africa. Since then, I have visted various churches and attended events that have aided in spreading the news of our mission to the world.

On my return to Colorado I was reunited with a friend and new field coworker, Magna James. Magna is a business woman who worked in a successful company in New York. On following the leading of God to reach the world for the name of Jesus the Christ, she has joined Ambassadors Fellowship and will accompany me to Africa. Our team will be headed by a Nigerian pastor, Gabriel Nuagbe, who is new to our missions agency and has been a pastor in Nigeria for years. And it is because of his status and position in Nigeria that we have changed our base for the West Africa outreach from Benin to Nigeria. Althought we are moving our base a little further east, we will still work in Benin and Ghana. While there, we will train pastors and church leadership to effectively and efficiently raise disciples.

In Spain the work continues. In that church planting project the goal is to equip that body to be fully capable to do the work of the Kingdom which includes winning, training and sending disciples. While I was in Spain, I witnessed some accomplishments but what I’ve seen pales in comparison to what God will do in Spain. I saw lives change, people grow and the church edified. But the work is mountainous; there is still much work and help needed there. Just before I left I witnessed growth in the disciples to the point where they have taken on many of the duties of the church. Finally, it pleases my heart to report that some of the youth have taken steps to make more responsible decisions and have also gotten more involved in the things of God. Spain was a great opportunity for me and continues to be a challenging field for the ministry of God.

Right now, I am continuing to share with churches and individuals on the Good News of God and missions. Again, my goal is not only to share the gospel with the world but to also encourage the Body of Christ to support and take part in missions locally, nationally, and internationally. Recently, I visited the Heber Springs Church of God in Arkansas. While there, I was well received by Pastor Don Clark and his congregation. I praise God for them and thank them deeply for their gracious gifts of love, prayer and support.

I have a special prayer request. My monthly financial support has fallen about $900 a month. Funds are desperately needed; please pray that God provides what is necessary to continue His ministry.

And as always thank you for your prayer and financial blessings. I continue to pray that God continues to use you to do His will in your life for the benefit of the Kingdom.

God bless you,

Varian Dean

Missionary to the World