At the end of the Great Commission, there is a wonderful promise for every follower of Jesus. “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Through two years of service and growth in the CCI program, students discover the beauty of this truth through personal experience. They come away with a broadened perspective and skillset to bring with them as they launch into ministry on their own. Most of all, however, they learn how completely dependent they are on God to make an eternal impact. It is because of Him the hope of Jesus is being proclaimed to people across the globe – and by His grace, CCI will continue to be an avenue for the gospel for many years to come.
Josh teaching a Brazilian Bible lesson on the miracles of Jesus
Taiwan
Josh Kappen '19 & '20
Hannah Seaton '19 & '20
Josh (Brazil) While Josh’s story is a bit different than Seika’s, it is equally rooted in the theme of God’s provision. Josh Kappen spent two years in CCI serving with an outreach for kids in Brazil. He graduated from the program in January of this year and is currently living in Ohio, where he works with Child Evangelism Fellowship and the children’s programs at his church. While he was first encouraged to consider CCI during a high school mission trip, it wasn’t until Missions Conference while Josh was a Bible Institute sophomore that he was drawn specifically to the ministry in Brazil. “I went to the cafeteria and started talking with a few of the interns who had recently come back from Brazil. One of the interns shared that they needed guys in Brazil, because there were so many boys who needed a father figure or a brother figure to show them someone cares for them. Then, she asked me a question: ‘Why not go to Brazil and see where it takes you?’” Josh decided to become a CCI intern in Brazil shortly thereafter. In Brazil, Josh had unique opportunities to share the love of Jesus with children, even through stretching and chal- lenging situations. “I learned how to be a leader – how to step up and do ministry, but also how to listen to people.” Through his experiences, Josh learned valuable lessons that he continues to use in children’s ministry today. “The Lord helped me in Brazil to learn to rely on Him to give me patience, strength, and love for every kid I interact with.” God used CCI to fuel Josh’s passion for children’s ministry, and he is continuing to reach young people in his own community with the hope of Jesus Christ.
Hannah (Taiwan) How does CCI impact the ongoing ministry of full-time missionaries? Hannah Seaton has a unique vantage point to answer this question as a CCI graduate who began serving full time in Taiwan in January 2023. She went to the Bible Institute in South Korea with the intention of going into missions. For her, it was the opportunity to serve on the field while earning a bachelor’s degree (a requirement for entry into many closed countries) that led her to pursue CCI. In both CCI and her current ministry role, Hannah has served on Taiwan’s media team. She captures stories and builds bridges with the people of Taiwan through the YouTube channel, “Pilgrimage Films.” “We make videos for SYME, our English program, and we also make videos about Taiwanese culture.” Discipleship is also a significant part of her role. “When we have students here to learn English, we get to talk to them and pour into them. I have a student I disciple, and I’m also discipling one of our current CCI interns.” Hannah explains that having CCI interns on property is a great refreshment to her and the rest of the team. “When you have interns coming in, they bring new energy to the field. You get to see them re-experience all you experienced when you were first here. You get to introduce them to every- thing, to pour into the next missionaries.” The enthusiasm of incoming interns also helps the team on the ground increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their work. “They are here to serve for two years. That’s why they’ve come. They are a huge help and blessing in that way.” Each of these benefits helps missionaries like Hannah expand their reach as they impact their communities with the gospel.
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Hannah serving at a children's ministry event in Taiwan
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Hannah working on a videography project in Taiwan
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