SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY FIELD SCHOOL HELD IN FLORIDA

by Charles Possenriede
A six-week Field School of Evangelism was conducted in West Palm Beach this summer where eight students from Southern Adventist University (SAU) held meetings in area churches.
All SAU theology majors, after their junior year, are required to participate in a summer field school. The 2011 Field School in West Palm Beach, conducted by the School of Religion under the auspices of Southern Union Conference, was directed by Professors Alan Parker, D.Th., and Barry Tryon, D.Min. The following student evangelists were involved: Ramsey Asenjo, Benjamin Crerar, Shawn Kelley, Ross Knight, Eli Rojas, Alejandro Sarria, Morris Thompson, and Jason Wheeler.
Shawn Kelley and Eli Rojas were evangelists for the Revelation of Hope seminar at Pompano Beach Church. “They couldn’t have done a better job in presenting the truth and engaging the members and visitors,” says Charles Possenriede, Pompano Beach pastor.
Among those who attended those meetings were Claude Jean-Charles, his wife, Jessica, and infant son. On the last Friday evening, Claude indicated on a decision card: “I once knew Jesus but have drifted away, and tonight I recommit my life to Christ. I want to be baptized like Jesus.”
The next day, the family attended Pompano Church and stayed for fellowship dinner. Several church members talked with Claude and Jessica, and they seemed excited about attending church. Tragically, Claude passed away just a few hours later. He had spent the last day of his life worshiping God on Sabbath with his family.
Learn more about the Field School of Evangelism at Southern’s School of Religion web site.