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History of Shan Churches in Burma 1861-2001 - Khamkoo

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Twenty-first century <strong>Shan</strong> mission project 155<br />

Total <strong>Shan</strong> Evangelists Tra<strong>in</strong>ed Under 21 st Century <strong>Shan</strong> Mission Project<br />

18 graduated from Myanmar Theological Sem<strong>in</strong>ary <strong>in</strong> 1988<br />

14 graduated from three months tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from January to March 1990 <strong>in</strong> KengTung.<br />

14 graduated from three months tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from January to March 1991 <strong>in</strong> KengTung.<br />

19 graduated from one month tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from Feb. 23, 1992 to Mar. 22, 1992 <strong>in</strong> KengTung.<br />

13 graduated from three months tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from Sept. 1, 1992 to Nov. 30, 1992 <strong>in</strong> NamKham.<br />

20 graduated from one month tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from Feb. 28, 1993 to Mar. 28, 1993 <strong>in</strong> KengTung.<br />

28 graduated from twelve days tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from Oct. 31, 1994 to Nov. 12, 1994 <strong>in</strong> Maesai.<br />

(International GCI)<br />

20 graduated from one month tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g from Jun. 1, 1995 to Jun. 30, 1995 <strong>in</strong> KengTung. (Local<br />

GCI)<br />

42 graduated from 15-27 October 1995 <strong>in</strong> TaungGyi. (International GCI)<br />

40 graduated from 1-13 December 1997 KengTung (International GCI)<br />

72 graduated from 15-27 November 1998 MayMyo (International GCI)<br />

67 graduated from 5-15 July 1997 <strong>in</strong> Yangon. (International GCI)<br />

77 graduated from 3-13 November 1997 <strong>in</strong> Yangon. (International GCI)<br />

40 graduated from 1-13 December 1997 <strong>in</strong> KengTung (Local GCI)<br />

51 graduated from 18-24 May 2000 <strong>in</strong> TaungGyi. (Local GCI)<br />

42 graduated from Feb, 19 to Mar. 1, <strong>2001</strong> KengTung (International GCI)<br />

Total 418 people have been tra<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />

New Life and New Hope<br />

Great Commission Institute tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g program has tremendous impact on our <strong>Shan</strong> <strong>Churches</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />

Myanmar. The admirable and dedicated lives <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the GCI team are the best liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />

witness to our local pastors, <strong>Churches</strong>’ leaders and members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Churches</strong>.<br />

Amidst difficult situations <strong>in</strong> <strong>Shan</strong> State, Myanmar, we are able to conduct eight tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong><br />

seven years. More than four hundred have graduated from the GCI programs. Even though <strong>Shan</strong><br />

<strong>Churches</strong> are more than one hundred year old, they are still <strong>in</strong>fants <strong>in</strong> terms <strong>of</strong> spiritual maturity. The<br />

glory <strong>of</strong> the Lord rarely seen <strong>in</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> the Church. Miracles seldom happen <strong>in</strong> the Church. Many <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>Shan</strong> <strong>Churches</strong> are follow<strong>in</strong>g one hundred years old tradition.<br />

A pastor, a GCI tra<strong>in</strong>ee, exclaimed: “I have attended many local tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g programs but I have<br />

never seen any tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g like GCI. My life and my th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g are completely changed. Unfortunately,<br />

some <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Churches</strong>’ leaders are not here to hear. I wished they all were here.” <strong>Shan</strong> <strong>Churches</strong> are<br />

lack<strong>in</strong>g God appo<strong>in</strong>ted qualitative leadership, m<strong>in</strong>istry plann<strong>in</strong>g, understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> spiritual warfare and<br />

a true understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Christian family. GCI gives new life and a new hope to our <strong>Churches</strong>.<br />

<strong>Churches</strong>’ leaders are convicted and brought to their knees <strong>in</strong> repentance and renewed. Broken families<br />

are healed and young people are prepared to build true Christian families and strong <strong>Churches</strong>. The<br />

Lord’s servants are ready for spiritual warfare. M<strong>in</strong>istry plann<strong>in</strong>g helps to develop <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />

accord<strong>in</strong>g to their call<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Praise the Lord!<br />

(Kae Zu Yai Tae Tae Ka) (Thank you very much)

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