Boling's Update

we will enjoy four months' transition and learning from the current Director couple! Ike and Trudy had planned a study leave of absence and were praying for replacements to finish out their triennial term. We wholeheartedly trust God will work His wisdom through the giftings He's been developing in us for exactly this time! The logical plan for language study and Africa was ours - Gateway, all along, was His. It's good, and we're grateful.
Our cross-cultural students who have been out on internships around the world these past months are due to return next week for their final class and graduation on July 22nd. They will bring with them stories of what life is like in Cambodia, South Africa, Korea, Pasadena (!), and the Laotian community of nearby Surrey. Yet the halls have not been empty (or quiet!). From 4 mission agencies, we now have 5 Mexicans, 2 Costa Ricans, 2 Germans, and 2 Koreans bringing their worlds to us as they enjoy learning English (E-Trax) and studies at a local Bible college (B-Trax). Half of these folks will stay on for the missiology program (Trax) in January. There is such variety and warmth in this group! Focused destinations for ministry will be El Salvador, Southern Asia, the Middle East, and (back to) Costa Rica.
Laurie joyfully continues sorting applications and doing the finances in the office, helping out only one day in the kitchen. Mike shares the English class components with Jean and monitors the Trax internships. Both of us enjoy individual half-hour conversation times with at least 5 students during the week. And prayer and fellowship all around!