Bill and Janice Dyck focus on discipleship and theological education in Latin America, facilitated through virtual meetings and annual visits. Bill is CBM’s Latin America Discipleship and Theological Education Specialist with the goal of encouraging pastors and strengthening our partners. He supports theological education through various activities that includes teaching in the seminary in Guatemala. Janice looks after much of the reporting and administration of their responsibilities including communications with supporters and interacting with the Emmanuel Foundation in Bolivia.
Their extensive journey with CBM started in 1988, including significant time in Indonesia, Bolivia, and Canada. Janice has a Bachelor’s in Religious Education. Bill’s rich academic background includes degrees from Providence College and Regent College, and a Doctor of Ministry from Canadian Theological Seminary.
Janice, a registered nurse with a passion for music, often teaches and performs in their mission locations. Bill is an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, gardening, and various sports. The Dycks have two grown children.
Prayer Requests
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This spring, Janice and Bill will be in Bolivia. They plan to stay at the Centro Bautista in Cochabamba and expect to:
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Encourage the Pastors who are taking part in Discipleship and Pastoring of Pastors (DPP)
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Participate in a national Summit of Discipleship (May 6-8)
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Teach and preach as requested
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Janice will join Bill as needed but will focus more on touching base with Goretty and the Emmanuel Foundation (Ministry with mothers and children in the ‘Red-light’ district of Cochabamba).
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Visiting other CBM/UBB ministry sites like the La Casa de la Amistad and the Jireh Project.
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Pastoral Support Groups. These start up again on the week of January 19th. Bill has weekly discipleship and mentoring meetings with groups of pastors in: Guatemala, El Salvador, and Bolivia. Pastors begin to rely on these meetings for emotional, ministry, and personal support. They also multiply what they learn in their own meetings with pastors and church leaders in their regions and countries.
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Other items of prayer include impact while visiting churches in Canada (about 4 a year); participation in organizing Discipleship Summits in Canada and the USA, Guatemala and El Salvador; ongoing contact and encouragement for pastors in Cuba and the Dominican Republic; participation in our local church—Janice on worship teams and Bill on the Elders Board.
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Praise items are:
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Our Team Support rose by $4000.00 last year and we gained 5 new supporters.
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We are enjoying having our married children nearby.
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