Seminario Evangelico Bautista Independiente Del Cusco

Well I am only a couple weeks behind on updating my blog by now so I thought it would be a good time to update everyone on what is going on here in Atenas! I returned home to Atenas on Sunday February 27 after 10 great days in Urubamba, Peru working on the design of the new SEBIC seminary campus for Baptist Mid Missions. The ministry we are serving is excited about the plan we were able to create and is hoping to begin fundraising this week. Their excitement has led to a busy week this past week for myself as I have been working diligently to produce a master plan document for members of the ministry to carry to their supporters this week.

Master Plan of Future Seminary Site

Our project trip was a great success and a wonderful experience. Our project team demonstrated God's faithfulness in assembling a powerful team of volunteers eager to travel thousands of miles from home to accomplish His purposes for the people of Urubamba and the surrounding regions of Peru. The team consisted of 16 volunteers from places as far as Calgary, Canada to Houston, Texas and San Diego, California to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and was comprised of architects, city planners, structural, civil, and electrical engineers, a surveyor, a construction manager, a drafter, 3 of their wives, and our 6-month old mascot! It was incredible to have the chance to work with so many individuals from so many walks of life all for one unified purpose!

Our Project Team at Machu Picchu

The purpose of the new SEBIC seminary campus will be to continue to train indigenous Peruvians including the Quechua Indians to spread the Gospel throughout the jungle and mountain regions of Peru all around Urubamba. The Quechua people have many young Christian men excited about spreading God's word, but lack the training necessary to adequately lead new believers through difficult situations common to life in Peru.

On Top of Waynapicchu

(The Tall Rock Behind our Group Photo)

On the trip I was able to participate in several capacities as and instrument man for the surveyor, drafter for the master planner, and as a drafter and helper for two structural and two civil engineers. The project trip was an exciting adventure, but the project has only just begun. I will be working alongside and managing the efforts of four engineers over the next several months which should keep me very busy! I am looking forward to the opportunity to work alongside each of these four men the next several months and the valuable experience that I will gain in the process.

Part of our Project Site Including Partially Constructed Auditorium