1. Still going to Kenya: The Lord has kept the door open for me to travel to Kenya, teach at Africa Theological Seminary (ATS)—for four months a year—and work remotely with students and research from the USA—for eight months a year.
2. Family times: What is not to love about time with a new grand-baby? In addition, I am thankful for times with our moms, kids, and their significant others. (Albeit there were some challenging discussions.)
3. Support account only slightly in the red: This year, our support account is only a few hundred dollars in the negative. A huge thank you to our supporters. In the last few years, it was thousands of dollars in the negative. (Those interested in giving can visit: cox-net.com/get_involved.htm)
4. Teaching assistants: I had two wonderful teaching assistants this year. They were a blessing to the students and me. Lord willing, they can continue their studies and development; this will better equip them to develop the next generation of leaders.
5. Donna’s impact at UNT: Through Donna’s role as an advisor at the University of North Texas, she can help students navigate their degree plans and life.
6. Working with college students: Donna and I are blessed to be involved with our church’s college ministry. We regularly bake for them, entertain students in our home, meet for breakfast, and mentor them.
7. Peaceful elections in Kenya: In past elections, there was the loss of life and property. Praise God that the 2022 elections were peaceful.
8. New opportunities with ATS in 2023: Donna and I have been praying about new opportunities with ATS in 2023 and are excited about the possibilities. More on this is coming soon.
9. Trips to Rwanda and West Africa: I am thankful for two successful trips beyond Kenya this year. One to Rwanda to help license a student and one to West Africa to help TWR. (Although this made it a travel-intense year.)
10. New Adjunct teacher for ATS: This year, the Lord opened the door for me to introduce a fantastic adjunct faculty member to ATS
Grace & Peace — Paul