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Like many other countries, India is in the midst of transitions. The country is working hard to establish itself in the world market while trying to hold onto the traditions and lifestyles known for hundreds (even thousands) of years. With all of the changes taking place, many people are more willing to try new things and learn new information than ever before. This change in desire for something new and fresh could prove to be a great opportunity for the church to impact the lives of many people in India in the coming years.
This year, we had the privilege of teaching 32 attendees who work with thousands of children during a conference in Bangalore (Bengaluru). We partnered with several other people to give children's workers a crash course in  children's ministries. We covered topics such as:
- Fun with Memory Verses
- Praise and Worship with Children
- Adolescence
- Review Games
- Planning for Success
- Avoiding Burnout
- Time Management
- Outdoor Games
Other presenters covered: counseling, making and using puppets, why ministering to children is important, illusions and much more.
One of the couples attending the conference has worked with children for 18 years. They took part in their first training conference during our time together. The couple had planned to stay for one week of training but were learning so much, the wife stayed for more classes while the husband returned home to fulfill his responsibilities. The couple commented on how a whole new world of effectively ministering to children was opening before their eyes. They assimilated all kinds of new methods, skills, knowledge and techniques they had never conceived of before the conference. This same enlightening experience was seen on all of the faces of people at the conference.
During our time in India, we were blessed with the opportunity to work with and encourage many local believers. We spent time ministering to ex-pats in India as well.
In the end, we are very thankful to all of the people who support Clear Vision Ministries through prayer, donations, giving of time and effort and other ways. As we all work together, we are accomplishing great things!
(Many details are limited because of the sensitive nature of working in India.)
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