Living the Prague Life

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From Salmon Arm to Prague

So how did you end up on this adventure in the first place?
Over the past eight months God’s intricate plan has unravelled with a precision that has been encouraging. My journey began with a series of retreats and conferences in the Fall of 2010; where God laid it upon my heart the desire to go beyond my North American bubble to teach.
In January 2011 I met Mark Wiebe, a representative with the mission organization Teach Beyond. This encounter opened a door to the possibility of serving the Lord in a mission capacity. The looming question surfaced: was I ready to surrender financial security in order to serve God’s people? Placing my trust in God I began the application process with Teach Beyond.
Teach Beyond is an international organization committed to providing transformational education to children and adults around the world. Developing partnerships with schools in Europe, Africa, and Asia, Teach Beyond is active in training and appointing staff to serve in these various locations.
In a matter of a few short weeks I went from dreaming about teaching abroad, to accepting a grade one teaching position, serving in the gorgeous metropolis of Prague. Lord willing in less than 3 months I will be on my way to serve in the Czech Republic!

Joining the Vision

Why Christian Education? I have dedicated my life to serving in Christian Education. I find there is no ideal more exhilarating or more worthwhile than that of education in the service of Christ; helping children explore our world in light of the One who Created it.
Upon hearing of the Christian International School of Prague [CISP] and their deep need for primary teachers, I was instantly intrigued. Established in 2004, CISP provides quality education to students in grades one through to high school, providing students the opportunity to serve and transform their community for Christ.
A journey as big as this one can not be done alone! I challenge you to partner with us in prayer as we seek to be a light for Christ in the city of Prague.