February 01, 1986 by

Enter for World Mission

Here are the 6 candidates who began the first Candidate Training Program (GYP) offered by the USCWM, on Feb 3. The purpose of the 31/2 month program is to prepare prospective staff members not only for service at the USCWM but for service with any agency. With a strong emphasis on training, we see the CTP as an excellent opportunity, or first step, for anyone interested in pursuing a career in missions. Not only have the candidates responded with enthusiasm but many of the staff members share the same excitement

Bill Zobrist - Minneapolis, MN

Growing up in a missionary family in Africa with S.T.M., Bill Zobrist became a Christian early in life. From 1979 1981 he was involved with 2 special short term SIM projects;_ He has a BA in History/Bible Linguistics from Marion College (Marion, Indiana) and special training in computer electronics at Dunwoedy Institute in Minneapolis. Just before coming to staff training at the USCWM. Bill coordinated the IIS Perspectives class in Minneapolis. Like many other candidates who come to the Center, Bill sees a vital challenge for some to slay behind and help mobilize many others that might be able to go.

Craig S. - Cambridge, MA

Craig S. first heard about the USCWM when he took the 'Perspectives course here on the campus. With a rich business background, he has given up a big potential career for his call to missions. (He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in 1982). Craig says, 'My commitment to missions is linked with my life goal. I would like to be instrumental in planting at least one church in at least one unmached people group before Idle. I would also like to be involved in reaching as many other 'hidden People' groups as possible during my lifetime." Craig says he is interested in serving at the USCWM "because my personal life goals are very similar to the objectives of the USCWM." His goals also include further Biblical training   possibly at the Zwemer Institute, the Chinese World Mission Center, or Fuller Theological Seminary.

Keith Carey Hesmosa Beach, CA

Keith Carey's background is in the areas of personnel hiring and development. Very early in life Keith gained a real heart to reach out to the unsaved around the world. He has the gift of giving generously and more recently has been active with Mexico Outreach   making trips into Mexico to witness and to help put on religious services. "God has prepared me for missionary work for a long time," says Keith. "Even before! became a Christian   even as a small boy   God gave me a compassion for the starving. I used to 'trick or treat for UNICEF', and would fantasize on how each nickel could buy enough milk to feed someone for a full week." Referred to the USCWM by his pastor, Keith found that the Center needed people in personnel Management; he felt the Lord call him to offer his talents in this vital way to the Lord's service and are even participating in the program.

The general feeling in the community is that a program of this type has been long overdue. We hope the CTP will expose many more people to the many opportunities available at the Center for the study and service. According to one candidate, "There is simply no other place! know that offers the kind of exposure to missions that the USCWM does; I feel this is the best place for me to determine what God wants me to do and where he wants me to serve."

Tawny Rogers Maple Grove, MN

Tawny Rogers brings a variety of experiences and skills to the USCWM.These range from Data Processing and Accounting to Professsional Home Cleaning and Bible Study Leader. "I want to share my faith with others and disciple new believers in Jesus Christ," she explains. 'With the development of my relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I found that full time received Christ she has been bringing missionary minded people into her life, with two of her friends currently serving at the USCWM and another student friend and husband studying at the Center.

Patrick Rogers Maple Grove, MN

Patrick Rogers made a commitment to Jesus Christ at 8 years of age as his Savior; ever since, he has had a deep desire to share his faith with all people. Through the Evangelism Outreach Program he has been certificated and has helped train others to also share the Gospel. "1 believe God is calling me into full time missionary service," he says. 'I have sought Gods leading about this for two years and I believe He has an answer in the U.S. Center for World Mission. I feel the training and service at the Center will best prepare me for overseas missions" While here, his goals are to complete the "Bible and Missions" training, to identify a People Group, then to learn more about these people. Patrick's background includes machine operation, building maintenance, ground maintenance, record keeping and evangelism.

David and Sandy Sands, Utah

For 12 years, David Sand operated his own janitorial business before coming into the USCWM candidate program. With a background as an MX., and a wife who is very interested in the missionary field, David brings a lot of potential to this aspect of the Lord's. work. The catalyst that really launched hint into full time missionary work was a fall of seventeen stories during a window cleaning job. He miraculously survived the ordeal even though he now has some limitations on his mobility. His wife Kathleen was not able to accompany him because she is completing prior commitments in her job as a Medical Technologist. However, she plans to join him later at the Center as they work towards their goal of overseas missionary service.