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Over twenty pastors and leaders from some of our Sister Churches gathered in Cayes for two days of review and reflection, putting into application many of the things they learned at the Global Leadership Summit that was rebroadcast (in French) last December. In December over 200 Missionaries, Pastors and Community Leaders gathered to participate on the seminar. Last week many of our Sister Church Pastors and some of the leaders from the churches reviewed two of last December’s sessions and then spent several hours digesting the information, and discovering and discussing ways to put the information into practice in their local communities and churches. Here are a few pictures from the two day event. (Above: Bientot Salomon, Pastor of Cherette Baptist Church who partners with Estero Baptist. Below: Pastors and Leaders watch the videos and discuss practical application strategies.)

Barbara Rose, wife of RMI’s VP of Operations Kim Rose, has joined the RMI Family. Since Kim joined RMI 2 1/2 years ago the Lord has been putting a growing desire in their hearts for Barb to be able to join Kim in the ministry. They saw that RMI values teamwork, highly encouraging spouses to minister together as much as possible. RMI even asks spouses to be involved with Board members as much as they can. They weren’t sure when or how God would work it out. Then Barb was unexpectedly laid off from her job in May. As tough as it was, it was a clear open door from the Lord. She joined the RMI Family at the end of May. It is exciting to see God at work! He orchestrated Barb’s arrival at the time that we needed to replace Amanda Biser (who is leaving to begin the

Barbara Rose, wife of RMI’s VP of Operations Kim Rose, has joined the RMI Family. Since Kim joined RMI 2 1/2 years ago the Lord has been putting a growing desire in their hearts for Barb to be able to join Kim in the ministry. They saw that RMI values teamwork, highly encouraging spouses to minister together as much as possible. RMI even asks spouses to be involved with Board members as much as they can. They weren’t sure when or how God would work it out. Then Barb was unexpectedly laid off from her job in May. As tough as it was, it was a clear open door from the Lord. She joined the RMI Family at the end of May. It is exciting to see God at work! He orchestrated Barb’s arrival at the time that we needed to replace Amanda Biser (who is leaving to begin the

Barbara Rose, wife of RMI’s VP of Operations Kim Rose, has joined the RMI Family. Since Kim joined RMI 2 1/2 years ago the Lord has been putting a growing desire in their hearts for Barb to be able to join Kim in the ministry. They saw that RMI values teamwork, highly encouraging spouses to minister together as much as possible. RMI even asks spouses to be involved with Board members as much as they can. They weren’t sure when or how God would work it out. Then Barb was unexpectedly laid off from her job in May. As tough as it was, it was a clear open door from the Lord. She joined the RMI Family at the end of May. It is exciting to see God at work! He orchestrated Barb’s arrival at the time that we needed to replace Amanda Biser (who is leaving to begin the

Yes, it’s true. July 24, or thereabouts, Amanda and Chris Biser will welcome Aster into their family. We are very happy for them. Her pregnancy has gone well so far. With the good news comes some unfortunate news. I’ll let Amanda tell you herself: It is with mixed emotions, yet with firm conviction that I am writing to let you know of my decision to leave full time service with RMI to pursue a new ministry to which God is calling me. After much prayer and deliberation, my husband Chris and I feel strongly that God is calling me to full time motherhood at home. This decision is not one that we arrived at lightly. My association over the past 10 years with RMI and its many wonderful missionaries and staff has been a significant part of my professional, as well as personal, life. The past year and a half

Yes, it’s true. July 24, or thereabouts, Amanda and Chris Biser will welcome Aster into their family. We are very happy for them. Her pregnancy has gone well so far. With the good news comes some unfortunate news. I’ll let Amanda tell you herself: It is with mixed emotions, yet with firm conviction that I am writing to let you know of my decision to leave full time service with RMI to pursue a new ministry to which God is calling me. After much prayer and deliberation, my husband Chris and I feel strongly that God is calling me to full time motherhood at home. This decision is not one that we arrived at lightly. My association over the past 10 years with RMI and its many wonderful missionaries and staff has been a significant part of my professional, as well as personal, life. The past year and a half

Yes, it’s true. July 24, or thereabouts, Amanda and Chris Biser will welcome Aster into their family. We are very happy for them. Her pregnancy has gone well so far. With the good news comes some unfortunate news. I’ll let Amanda tell you herself: It is with mixed emotions, yet with firm conviction that I am writing to let you know of my decision to leave full time service with RMI to pursue a new ministry to which God is calling me. After much prayer and deliberation, my husband Chris and I feel strongly that God is calling me to full time motherhood at home. This decision is not one that we arrived at lightly. My association over the past 10 years with RMI and its many wonderful missionaries and staff has been a significant part of my professional, as well as personal, life. The past year and a half

We are proud to introduce Greg and Star Harvie, RMI’s newest missionary appointees. Greg visited Haiti on a Sister Church team in January and went home to Nebraska with a conviction that God wanted he and Star to serve Him in Haiti. Since Star had never been to Haiti, they made a trip together in April. Star came away with the same conviction – that God could use them in Haiti. After going through the application process, they were invited to attend M.A.C.E., RMI’s Mutual Assessment and Candidate Evaluation, June 12 and 13. We enjoyed learning about them and they in turn learned everything possible about RMI. We were happy to invite them to join the RMI family. Greg will eventually serve as the Project Manager for the Sister Church Program, as well as the head of maintenance for RMI Haiti. Star will be working with the Hope for Kidz

We are proud to introduce Greg and Star Harvie, RMI’s newest missionary appointees. Greg visited Haiti on a Sister Church team in January and went home to Nebraska with a conviction that God wanted he and Star to serve Him in Haiti. Since Star had never been to Haiti, they made a trip together in April. Star came away with the same conviction – that God could use them in Haiti. After going through the application process, they were invited to attend M.A.C.E., RMI’s Mutual Assessment and Candidate Evaluation, June 12 and 13. We enjoyed learning about them and they in turn learned everything possible about RMI. We were happy to invite them to join the RMI family. Greg will eventually serve as the Project Manager for the Sister Church Program, as well as the head of maintenance for RMI Haiti. Star will be working with the Hope for Kidz

We are proud to introduce Greg and Star Harvie, RMI’s newest missionary appointees. Greg visited Haiti on a Sister Church team in January and went home to Nebraska with a conviction that God wanted he and Star to serve Him in Haiti. Since Star had never been to Haiti, they made a trip together in April. Star came away with the same conviction – that God could use them in Haiti. After going through the application process, they were invited to attend M.A.C.E., RMI’s Mutual Assessment and Candidate Evaluation, June 12 and 13. We enjoyed learning about them and they in turn learned everything possible about RMI. We were happy to invite them to join the RMI family. Greg will eventually serve as the Project Manager for the Sister Church Program, as well as the head of maintenance for RMI Haiti. Star will be working with the Hope for Kidz

Our June 6 Facebook post read: Degaje (Creole for “make do”). That’s what we’re doing here at the RMI office. Board meetings are tomorrow, Thursday & Friday. A local church usually kindly lets us use one of their meeting rooms & their cafeteria provides the coffee, snacks & food. However, this week is their VBS & every single room is booked. So…our landlord is allowing us to use one of the empty office suites in the complex (thankfully the water & power are still on!). After some needed cleaning, we carted over tables, chairs and other items we need to set up a meeting area and food service area. This may work out after all! It was cozy, but it did indeed work. RMI’s Semi-Annual Board Meeting took place June 7 and 8 here at the RMI Office in Lehigh Acres, FL. Since Rob & Becky had arrived in the

Our June 6 Facebook post read: Degaje (Creole for “make do”). That’s what we’re doing here at the RMI office. Board meetings are tomorrow, Thursday & Friday. A local church usually kindly lets us use one of their meeting rooms & their cafeteria provides the coffee, snacks & food. However, this week is their VBS & every single room is booked. So…our landlord is allowing us to use one of the empty office suites in the complex (thankfully the water & power are still on!). After some needed cleaning, we carted over tables, chairs and other items we need to set up a meeting area and food service area. This may work out after all! It was cozy, but it did indeed work. RMI’s Semi-Annual Board Meeting took place June 7 and 8 here at the RMI Office in Lehigh Acres, FL. Since Rob & Becky had arrived in the

Our June 6 Facebook post read: Degaje (Creole for “make do”). That’s what we’re doing here at the RMI office. Board meetings are tomorrow, Thursday & Friday. A local church usually kindly lets us use one of their meeting rooms & their cafeteria provides the coffee, snacks & food. However, this week is their VBS & every single room is booked. So…our landlord is allowing us to use one of the empty office suites in the complex (thankfully the water & power are still on!). After some needed cleaning, we carted over tables, chairs and other items we need to set up a meeting area and food service area. This may work out after all! It was cozy, but it did indeed work. RMI’s Semi-Annual Board Meeting took place June 7 and 8 here at the RMI Office in Lehigh Acres, FL. Since Rob & Becky had arrived in the