After a long travel day on which I left Honduras on Monday and arrived home very early Tuesday morning, it is good to be back to a more normal routine (which may not happen until after a catch-up day).
Reflecting on the past week, I believe this year’s graduation and board meeting were special in several ways…..
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The number of graduates was up and the incoming class of 32 new students will approach a record high.
The number of US guests was back up after a “down year”, since last year’s political turmoil in Honduras discouraged some from attending.
The work that the board accomplished in a short time was phenomenal, as operational committees met and discussed items that have the potential to move the work forward rapidly.
The board also had time to discuss the work from a philosophical vantage point, touching mission, purpose, goals, and future challenges, along with direction and guidance for the future.
The board was strengthened with the addition of two new members.
The number of “new guests” was encouraging, first time Baxter visitors.
The administrative reports were encouraging, as the work both at Baxter and the clinic are slated for increases near 50% across a 24-month comparison.
We heard the story of one graduate who has been responsible for teaching and bringing to Christ 200 persons during his four years at Baxter.
The list could go on and on. What a joy to be involved in a work that is making a difference in almost every part of Latin America. I would love to share the story with your church. Contact me if you would like more information.