Gearing up to go: Mike & Tammy Riggs in Peru

We've got plans!  And we're gearing up to go do them! View this email in your browser January 18, 2016 View this email in your browser The Riggs Report Plans This is the time of year for making plans, and especially in our case.  We are finalizing our plans for our next term on the field, and getting ready to go back to Peru in February! Many of you have already heard about our plan that we're calling 2020 Vision. We now have expanded that plan and added details.  Peru is a large and diverse country.  Like the United States, it is multicultural.  One big difference is that many of the ethnic and cultural groups are native to Peru.  Many Peruvians would identify themselves according to their region or tribe or language.  They would not identify themselves as Peruvians.  Any nationwide strategy to train leaders must adapt to different regional cultures. We are planning to establish regional training centers. Each one will have local ownership and its own distinct regional flavor. That's why we are calling this 2020 vision.  We want to see  20 Biblical training centers (Bible Colleges)  Established in 20 locations throughout Peru  By the year 2020. Peru is a country with significant challenges. It is a multicultural society.  Believers in one place may face the threat of Marxist and atheist philosophy.  Another church close by may struggle with witchcraft practiced in the church.  Yet we've determined to reach out across the regions.  We want to provide churches with leaders able to meet their local challenges. Our goal is to have the 20 Bible Colleges organized and operated by qualified Peruvians.  We plan to do this in two phases.  Phase 1 (2016-2017) we will set up the infrastructure of the ministry.  We will maintain and develop the existing training locations.  We will begin to teach a three year series of seminars in selected locations.  We also will be implementing a distance learning program via Skype, DVD, and webinars.  This program targets church leaders among the urban poor and the rural communities. This phase will need a lot of investment and recruiting. Phase 2 (2018-2019) we will expand the seminar ministry to new locations. As the initial seminar locations complete the conference series, some will become Bible Colleges.  There will be many more startup locations at that time.  Much less investment will be necessary. We'll be keeping you updated as we go along. Obviously there are a lot of needs for such a large project.  There are both prayer and financial needs. There will be obstacles to face. We'll be letting you know about those and our progress on those, too! Please pray: For God to help us through the many goodbyes necessary.  Partings are always difficult! That we are able to get flights at a good price on the day that we need. That we can take care of all financial and tax affairs before we leave. That a few niggling medical problems- a sore on Mike's leg and Tammy's aching neck--will get cleared up before we leave.   Mike and Tammy Riggs want to live in a world full of healthy, growing Christian churches that are centered in the Bible. As missionaries they've been featured as conference speakers and teachers throughout the country of Peru, giving them a lot of time traveling the mountain roads in buses. When they're not teaching in Bible Schools and seminaries or speaking in churches you can find them hanging out with their family in Peru or the United States, as God has blessed them with children and grandchildren who live in both countries, or rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Their next ministry project — 2020 Vision, a plan to have 20 Bible Colleges operating in 20 cities in Peru by the year 2020 — is already gearing up and Phase 1 will be starting this year. You can find out more about how to participate in their ministry in Peru on the website riggsreport.org or at Facebook.com/missionarymike. The Gomez family (Miguel and Becky) have been accepted by World Outreach Ministries and you can now contribute to them directly at World Outreach Ministries. Select Gomez, Miguel and Becky. Donate Online for 2020 Vision>> Select Riggs, Mike and Tammy Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2016 World Outreach Ministries, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you signed up for our prayer updates at our missions table or told us you would like to receive our email updates. Our mailing address is: World Outreach Ministries P. O. Box B Marietta, GA 30061 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Plans

This is the time of year for making plans, and especially in our case.  We are finalizing our plans for our next term on the field, and getting ready to go back to Peru in February!

Many of you have already heard about our plan that we're calling 2020 Vision. We now have expanded that plan and added details.

Peru is a large and diverse country.  Like the United States, it is multicultural.  One big difference is that many of the ethnic and cultural groups are native to Peru.  Many Peruvians would identify themselves according to their region or tribe or language.  They would not identify themselves as Peruvians.  Any nationwide strategy to train leaders must adapt to different regional cultures. We are planning to establish regional training centers. Each one will have local ownership and its own distinct regional flavor.

That’s why we are calling this 2020 vision. We want to see 20 Biblical training centers – Bible Colleges - established in 20 locations throughout Peru by the year 2020.

Peru is a country with significant challenges. It is a multicultural society.  Believers in one place may face the threat of Marxist and atheist philosophy.  Another church close by may struggle with witchcraft practiced in the church.  Yet we’ve determined to reach out across the regions.  We want to provide churches with leaders able to meet their local challenges. Our goal is to have the 20 Bible Colleges organized and operated by qualified Peruvians.

We plan to do this in two phases.

Phase 1 (2016-2017) we will set up the infrastructure of the ministry.  We will maintain and develop the existing training locations.  We will begin to teach a three year series of seminars in selected locations.  In order to reach the urban poor and the rural communities, we also will be implementing a distance learning program via Skype, DVD webinars. This phase will need a lot of investment and recruiting.

Phase 2 (2018-2019) we will expand the seminar ministry to new locations. Upon completion of the three year series, some of the initial seminar locations will become Bible Colleges. There will be many more startup locations at that time, but much less investment necessary.

We'll be keeping you updated as we go along. Obviously there are a lot of needs--both prayer needs and financial needs--for such a large project.  We'll be letting you know about those and our progress on those, too!

News from Mike & Tammy Riggs--Miguel & Becky's mission trip

November 2015 Gomez mission View this email in your browser The Riggs Report Pray for the Gomez Family Mission Trip Miguel, Becky, Abigail and Nicholas will be coming to the US on their mission trip this week.  They (and we) are so excited.  Even though Miguel and Becky have been married for 7 years this is the first time they have had the opportunity to come to the States.  Miguel, Abby, and Nicky will be seeing the States for the first time. They are in for some interesting experiences! They will be working with Elk Ridge Baptist Church and pastor Daniel McCabe in Stephenville, Texas for a year to start a Spanish-speaking ministry.  This also gives them the first chance they have had to share with U.S. churches about the church planting ministry that they are doing as full-time missionaries in Peru.   Prayer Requests: Tammy and I have learned through the years how very important prayer is to the whole process of Missions. We know that Missions work is plain impossible without sufficient prayer partners. And so, whenever a group or an individual is going out on a mission trip, no matter if it is a week or a career, it is so important there are people committing to pray regularly for them. Their home church in Peru has done this, and we would like to ask you to join us in praying for them.  Here are several specific areas for prayer. Pray that God will keep their family strong.  The stress of serving in another country is hard on relationships. Pray that they remember how special they are to one another.   Pray for their good health.  They will be exposed to new germs and different food.  The U.S. has its special health hazards: nearly everyone who comes here gains weight! Pray that God will keep them healthy so they can do their mission.   Pray for their financial needs. One of the heaviest burdens that a missionary carries is the burden of financial support.  While Elk Ridge will be taking care of their daily needs here, they will still have a few expenses in Peru and they really need to raise the support they need for the church plant in Lima, Peru when they return. And specifically right now they need for their trip – final and airport costs in Lima, money to cover a night's layover in Ft. Lauderdale, and 1 suitcase. Pray for good work relationships with all of the folks at Elk Ridge. Pray for good communications, love for one another, and a focus on serving the Lord.  Pray for clear words and boldness of speech. Pray for many opportunities to share the gospel, and favor with the Spanish speakers in the area. Pray for relationships that result spiritual growth. Pray for disciples that are able to carry on the ministry after Miguel and Becky go back to Peru.  Pray for how God will use you.  It might be to encourage. It might be to support. Maybe you are the next one He's sending! There will be many new and ongoing opportunities and needs for prayer as they serve the Lord this year. If you would like to be a part of their prayer support team – and I know how much that will mean to them! – please click here and fill out the form to receive their email prayer updates. I promise that they won't bury you in email! It would be great to have you on their team! In His peace, Mike Mike and Tammy Riggs teach in Bible schools and seminaries in Peru.  Their ministry team includes several Peruvian missionaries.   Miguel and Becky Gomez are highlighted in this letter.  Miguel is a Peruvian who has been working in church planting.  He is also our son-in-law.  Many of you know his wife, our daughter Becky. You can find out more about how to participate in their ministry in Peru at https://www.facebook.com/miguelangel.gomeznavarro.58. "specifically right now they need for their trip – final and airport costs in Lima, money to cover a night's layover in Ft. Lauderdale, and 1 suitcase."  Donate Online>> Select Riggs, Mike and Tammy then email so we designate the gift to the Gomez family Share Tweet Forward These prayer suggestions are based on the following terrific webpage: http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/10-prayers-for-missions-or-mission-trips/ Copyright © 2015 World Outreach Ministries, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you signed up for our prayer updates at our missions table or told us you would like to receive our email updates. Our mailing address is: World Outreach Ministries P. O. Box B Marietta, GA 30061 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Happy Thanksgiving from Mike & Tammy Riggs

We're thankful for YOU. View this email in your browser We're Thankful for YOU! From Mike and Tammy Riggs MISSIONARIES TO PERU WITH WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES We love what you've done. You've prayed. You've given. You've read our letters. You follow us on Facebook.  You've invited us to speak at your church.  You've had us to dinner. You've let us stay at your house. You've helped us write letters.  You've made copies. You've been our friends through thick and thin.  You've been alongside us, helping train pastors and teachers in Peru. God loves that, and so do we.  Happy Thanksgiving! For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10 English Standard Version (ESV)   Copyright © 2015 World Outreach Ministries, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you signed up for our prayer updates at our missions table or told us you would like to receive our email updates. Our mailing address is: World Outreach Ministries P. O. Box B Marietta, GA 30061 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list