4 Years of Training?!

When we tell most people that we will be training for 4 whole years so that we can be missionaries, they mostly say (or at least are thinking), "4 years?! That seems ridiculous. Why 4 years?"

So, here we are in the midst of those 4 years: studying the word of God for the next 2 years, then learning how to adjust to and learn the culture of a tribal group where no one has gone before (following 2 years). Here in America, we insist that our pastors have some sort of Masters in biblical studies, theology, etc. That is 2-4 years after their 4 years of undergrad. So, if we want the Bible taught to us accurately from such a scholarly person, why shouldn't the unreached tribal groups of the world get the same caliber Bible teaching? Shouldn't they hear the gospel in their language in a way they can understand (from people who know the Bible)?

Big gulps, huh? Welp, see ya later...

Fall is finally here...

This is at our local hangout Brady St.

Our school...it sits on the top of a huge hill...it's kind of scary!

This is my big belly at 13 weeks!

High today of 50. I think that's cold, but I better get out and enjoy it before it's 50 below zero! Which I think is coming soon...blah. Not much has changed since our last blog. I've (Jill) been sick for almost 2 weeks now. It changes every day what it is, or adds something. Part of it is still morning sickness, part of it is a viral infection that is lingering. It's pretty miserable. I'm at week 13 now, so hopefully the morning sickness leaves soon! Please pray!!

BJ started work doing behind the wheels for driver's ed! He has had so many funny stories. My favorite is the guy who asked what the difference was between the two pedals! YIKES!! He had to use the emergency break on the kid! He starts teaching a class tomorrow and will teach it for all 3 weeks. I'm so excited for him!

Classes have been going well! Old Testament History just started on Friday. Our teacher is really dynamic, so I think it will be really good. It is starting to get pretty busy though. We have several papers due each week...and tests (yuck). I thought I was finished with tests, except giving them out to my 5th graders.

We are looking forward to a couple of visitors!! My parents are coming up in 2 weeks, and BJ's parents are coming the last weekend in October! We are so excited, we're homesick :( That's all we have on the schedule so far (hint, hint). If anyone else wants to come...just let us know!!!

Here are a couple of pictures that we've taken recently...so you don't forget what we look like! Please leave us comments or send us emails! We really miss all of you and would love to hear from you!!