Bonus episode: Seeing the five fingerprints of God in your life  

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Show Notes

In this bonus episode, COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), the coordinator for Latin America at the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services (ACCTS (https://accts.org/)), discusses the mission of ACCTS and its work in developing Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide.  

He shares his experiences working with military communities in Latin America and the challenges and opportunities he encounters. Andy also highlights the upcoming AMCF World Conference and the need for financial support and prayer for the conference’s success. 

Andy then shares his testimony and the five fingerprints of God in his life. He discusses his journey from being a missionary kid to a military officer and the unexpected opportunities and doors that God opened for him. He emphasizes the importance of being a good steward of what God has entrusted to us and thinking strategically about where God has placed us.  

He encourages Christians in the military to use their credentials and experiences to make an impact for the kingdom of God and to be mindful of the bigger picture in their actions and decisions. 

Andy mentions a few resources in this interview: OCF small groups (https://www.ocfusa.org/directory/), Rocky Mountain High (https://www.springcanyon.org/rocky-mountain-high/), and the AMCF World Conference (https://www.worldconferenceamcf.com/en).  

 Takeaways  

• ACCTS’ mission is to assist in the development of Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide and establish military Christian fellowships. 
• Andy works as the coordinator for Latin America, supporting military Christian fellowships in 20 countries. 
• The AMCF World Conference aims to encourage and equip military Christians from around the world and provide a vision for their mission. 
• Financial support and prayer are needed for the success of the conference and the ongoing work of ACCTS. 
• There is a need for more people to get involved in ACCTS and support military Christian communities globally. 
• Be a good steward of what God has entrusted to you. 
• Think strategically about where God has placed you. 
• Use your credentials and experiences to make an impact for the kingdom of God. 
• Be mindful of the bigger picture in your actions and decisions.  

 Points to Ponder 

1. Andy talks about the Lord using his military career to prepare him for his role with ACCTS. How have you seen God use an experience in your life for another? 
2. When have you seen hardship bear fruit? 
3. Andy shares about connections and networking being a way to further the gospel elsewhere. What do his anecdotes remind us of when it comes to the Lord and His church? 
4. Thinking of the theme for this year’s AMCF World Conference, what does it mean to you to “arise and shine” (Isaiah 60:1)? 
5. How are you stewarding what God has given you?