A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of teaching a course on Genesis in Argentina at a seminary called the Facultad de Teología Integral (FTIBA). Dr. Pablo Polischuk, Senior Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, is president of the newly formed seminary in Buenos Aires, and two former students of mine are administrators and teach there. It was such a blessing to reconnect with them and to see how God is blessing this ministry, as they work tirelessly and sacrificially to provide theological education for the next generation of leaders. I am also thankful for the translators who not only translated my lectures into Spanish, but they even tracked with me as I taught Hebrew exegesis in Genesis! I was blessed by the warm hospitality, and amazing food—wow!!

While I was in Argentina. . .

Casket Empty in Spanish

A few months ago, I received an email from Darron Butler, who is studying part-time at Gordon-Conwell. In addition to his seminary studies and his full-time job as VP of ISP at Charter Communications in Western North Carolina, Darron is committed to the church and to using his gifts for the kingdom. Darron emailed me to let me know that he was about to leave for Nicaragua, where he would be teaching the Old Testament using Casket Empty. Upon returning home, I was delighted to receive an email about his teaching experience in Nicaragua, along with some pictures, so I asked Darron if he would be willing to write a blog for us, which you can read below.