PMI Missionaries
Peter & Margaret Reynolds
Ministry Area: New Zealand
Responsibilities: Counseling, teaching
E-mail Address: reynco@hotmail.com
Peter and Margaret both graduated from Covenant Seminary in 2006, Peter with a Th.M. in Biblical and Pastoral Theology, and Margaret with an MA (Hons) in Counseling.
They have been called to a ministry of training church leaders and strengthening the church in New Zealand. Peter is the Principal (President) of Grace Theological College in Auckland, NZ, as well as the Director of Grace Counselling and Conciliation Services in South Auckland. Margaret counsels full-time and assists Peter in his teaching role. Peter, in addition to teaching full-time and assisting Margaret in her counseling role, preaches regularly in the young church plants of the newly formed (2002) Grace Presbyterian Church of NZ.
Latest Report: (updated 3/6/2010)
Dear Friends of Peter and Margaret,
Unbelievable! We have 122 students studying nationwide in the new academic year that began at Grace Theological College last month. This is by far the largest number of students we have had in the College's 20 year history. Two-thirds of these students are studying theological and biblical courses for ministry and leadership roles in their local churches. The other third are enrolled in pastoral counselling courses that have a strong biblical and theological component.
When I took over as Principal (President) three years ago the College was down to two students and ready to close its doors. By God's grace there has been a significant turn-around. The developing of training sites around the country, and the provision by the Lord of outstanding teachers at these sites, has seen the College become accessible to many more students.
Also by God's grace, this year three more students have stated their commitment to train for pastoral ministry. This makes a total of 4 men, possibility more, nationwide preparing for the pulpit. We must continue to pray for these few, and ask the Lord to increase their numbers many times over.
This year I have begun teaching in the areas of counselling, preaching and systematic theology. I have included a photo of this year's preaching class, with seven young men, all university students, and keen to learn. We must pray that some of them will be called by God into pastoral ministry. From left to right their names are Brendan, Ray, Ivan, Ron, Sean, Ashley and Justin. These 7 are from the one church, and are in a theology class with their pastor. He thought it was time they learnt to preach, so asked me to come and teach them. What a blessing!
Also this year I was invited to another church to teach a counselling course. The minister cancelled some evening programmes and persuaded 30 of his people to attend. I have included two pictures of this class also. What a blessing to have this level of support at a local church level.
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Dear friends, your prayers are being answered. Thank you so much for praying with us and for us. May the Lord richly bless you also as your prayers rebound to the blessing of many.
Let's continue to pray:
- Thanking the Lord for the many students around NZ being prepared for local church ministry.
- For the men wishing to train for pulpit ministry.
- Thanking the Lord for the strong church support at the local level.
Thank you for your love and prayers. All praise to our great heavenly Father!
Peter & Margaret Reynolds
Presbyterian Mission International
12330 Conway Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Telephone: (314) 434-4044
Fax: (314) 434-4819
