Truth and Lies

Great post on ntbi.org by one of the MKs here with us at New Tribes Bible Institute.

Truth and lies – by Angie Holmgren
As a missionary kid growing up in a remote tribe in Papua New Guinea, God blessed me so much with being able to see clearly the difference between God’s truths and the world’s lies. Coming back to the USA was a huge shock for me — seeing how mixed up everything is.

As I have spent the last four years in America, I have grown to understand more and more the importance of truth. I have learned that wisdom can not only be gained by my experience, but other’s experiences.

In order to gain more wisdom, I plan on attending New Tribes Bible School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. There I can learn not only deep wisdom from the Bible, but also facts and truths that can help me battle the lies of this world…… Read the rest at http://bit.ly/lLB0VK

October 2, 2011January 11, 2012

Fall ’11 – Pete’n’Bree Newsletter

Check out our FALL Pete’n’Bree Newsletter HERE!

October 2, 2011

NTBI Medieval Games 2011

At NTBI we like to have a some fun… so… we decided to hold an event were everyone created Medieval weapons and armor out of Cardboard and Duck tape ONLY and call it “NTBI Medieval Games!” What a fun day! We held four official medieval tournaments: Jousting, archery, sword fighting, and a fort battle. To top it off, we had Turkey Leg dinners and watched as the single guys had an all-out-battle with what was left of their battle weapons (and energy)! Fun for all! (lots more pics found on the link below)

Check out more great pics of the event HERE!

August 31, 2011September 1, 2011

NTBI Student Leadership Training

And… we’re back at NTBI! After a busy-busy summer, we are back in the saddle in Wisconsin and ready for our last year of training here. One of the most exciting parts of this year is that we have been invited to be a part of this year’s NTBI Student Leadership Team. Our leadership “role” will be Sports Department and Campus Life Events Team. Additionally, we were able to go through the Leadership Training Program they have for student leaders.

For the first 6 days of training we took classes on leadership such as Identity, Ministry, Vibrancy, Ownership, Body Life, and Leadership vs. Management.

Along with the classes we worked through a great book called “Leadership as an Identity”. One of the themes that we took away was from the book was that a lot of the major milestones in our growth as spiritual leaders tend to steamed from times when we realize our personal brokenness and turned to God for strength and leadership.

We also did team building exercises. For one we had to work as teams to build a platform out of a certain amount of string and three 2x4s and transport a teammate across a field without them touching the ground. Also, there could not be any more than two points touching the ground at one time.

During another we had to build a floating raft in which we had to get all of the team around a cone in a lake and back without getting wet except two people who could pull the raft in the water. The materials were 10 Trash bags, 1 tarp, and two rolls of duct tape.

As a group we also went down to the lake front in Milwaukee for a social during sunset.

For the last 4 days we all went camping together at a lake in east Wisconsin. This gave us a chance to get to know the other leaders and staff in a relaxed fun setting. The lake was beautiful and the weather was perfect.

What was also fun was seeing the influence of the MKs who setup hammocks all around instead of the traditional “tents” that I’m used to. I have to say… it was awesome and I think I may just take a hammock setup next time I go camping.

We are so thankful and blessed to be a part of the team this year. What a great opportunity it is to be poured into by the staff and other students.

August 25, 2011September 3, 2011

Go Mom and Dad!

Bree’s parents, Steve and Donell Trostrud, have been serving in Papua New Guinea for 22 years and are currently in transition to fill a new vital role in PNG for New Tribes Mission.

Check out this great article about them!

Go Mom and Dad! We know God will use you in a mighty way.

August 19, 2011August 19, 2011

Introducing: Lightbluedesigns.com

I am VERY excited to introduce Bree’s new website and blog lightbluedesigns.com! If you have ever met Bree… you probably have come to realize that God has blessed her with creative artistic talent. I (Pete, her husband) am always amazed by what she thinks up and creates. After pushing her to post some of her work for years… she finally gave in and let me setup this site/blog. The purpose of the site is to simply showcase what God has done through her for His glory. It’s amazing stuff and I pray it will bless others as it has blessed me over the years. Please check it out and enjoy her Art, Photography, Graphic arts, and Crafts.