T R A N S I T I O N S
Greg B. Fernandez Jr.
Transition is the only constant experience in life. You transition from one place or state to another. Transition is indispensable and inevitable. From cradle to the grave, from womb to tomb, transition is constant. Perhaps the final transition is the transition from death to eternity. Although transition creates discomfort, it brings new challenges. It leads to new opportunities. It provides growth. Here in the field, several transitions have transpired that underline new challenges, opportunities, and growth.
TRANSITION FROM CAMPUS TO A NEW HOME
For the last 6 six years, our home has always been 
at or by the WBI campus. During those years, we stayed in four different houses. This September, for the first time in six years, we are given the opportunity to moved out from the campus. It took us few weeks to adjust. Less pressure, but less fellowship.
at or by the WBI campus. During those years, we stayed in four different houses. This September, for the first time in six years, we are given the opportunity to moved out from the campus. It took us few weeks to adjust. Less pressure, but less fellowship.
This picture shows our new home. It was taken during the time pastors and students came for prayer the night we moved in.
TRANSITION FROM ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY TO CHURCH MINISTRY
As we transitioned our housing location there is also transitions in ministry opportunities and responsibilities. We will focus our ministry in the national church. Coaching the national leaders (DBA), mentoring the pastors for pastoral ministry, and visiting our churches every Sunday are some of the responsibilities we are expected to do. This means more travels in the coming months.
TRANSITION FROM PASTORAL MINISTRY TO BIBLE SCHOOL PRESIDENCY
Leadership challenges await the new WBI leaders and staff. After four years of pastoral ministry, pastor Vandy become the first Cambodian to be elected as WBI president. His installation took place last September 4. I gave him a chair as a gift to symbolizes a place to think, plan, dream, and study. I also handed him a key as a symbol of responsibility. Few days after his installment, he was engaged to Rolitess Galam, got married in the Philippines, three weeks later. This is not only a ministry transition but also a transition in marital status.
This will be a transition for the Gallant Trio as they wpartner with pastor Vandy in spearheading the leadership of the WBI.
This is also a ministry transition for pastor Arun and his wife, Chariya. Pastor Arun and Chariya are the new faculty members, along with Zanda. This will be a transition from pastoral ministry to teaching ministry. Arun brings to the school a rich, fours years pastoral expereince.
TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO MINISTRY
WBI was their home for three years. The theoretical side of pastoral preparation has been completed, but the real test of learning is not in the classroom but in the field. The field is where they are truly shaped and molded. If they survived, they will remained for life. Our six students officially began their ministry on October 12. This will be a one year internship, and if all goes well, they will graduate in 2010.
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In Christ Alone,
Greg, Resie, Aleeyah Charis and Esher Eirene
