The Walkers Clan

Visit with the VP in pics

2008-07-16T02:48:00.001-07:00

SUMMER '08 IN AFRICA

2008-07-16T02:25:00.000-07:00

Since June 16, 2008, the Walker Family has been in Africa (Accra, Freetown and Monrovia). It has been seven years since the Walker kids (Denise Korposio, Emmanuel Nagbe and Joel Nyamieh) left Africa, so for them, it was a needed trip.

There is so much to share: our pains and pleasures, joys and sorrows. Please give us a call if you need some personal stories and pics: 719-574-0376

In Freetown (June 20-26), the kids were able to see Dee's Dad and Mom along with several aunts, uncle, nieces and nephews. Dr. Conteh of Radio Life Venture, a HCJB partner, provided lodging. Dee held several key meetings with Dr. Conteh and Ransford Wright of Believers' Broadcasting Network (BBN) on issues pertinent to HCJB's initiative in the country.

In Monrovia, Dee and Joseph Kebbie (Training Coordinator of HCJB Global in Sub-Saharan Africa) teamed up to conduct training at Radio ELWA. It was a refreshing time.

The Walkers also took time off to visit Liberia's Vice Presdient, Hon. Joseph Boakai and the second lady, Madam Boakai at their residence.

The Walkers returned to Accra, Ghana on July 7th. Thanks for your prayers.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

2008-02-21T10:09:00.001-08:00

It seems like just yesterday when we were planning for this consultation in Accra, Ghana. Well, I (Dee) am on the road again. I leave on Saturday for Ghana (arriving on Sunday, Feb. 24th).
Please pray our partners who will be coming from all over Sub-Saharan Africa for this consultation. Click the following link to read about the consultation featured in an interview I had with Mission Network News:
http://www.mnnonline.org/article/10897

I am really grateful to God for our team in Africa. As I transition into the new role, one of my goals is to craft ways that the team will experience my desire to shepherd. So, after the consultation in Ghana and meetings with the team in Ghana, I will be off to Malawi to meet with our medical team. I am really looking forward to this time. Please pray for traveling mercies.

Dee

New Year Greetings!

2008-01-02T08:50:00.000-08:00

Wow! We are in 2008!

Bendu and the kids join me in thanking you for your joyful participation in our lives.

My (Dee) schedule for this New Year is already full: couple of trips to Africa, one to Europe, and bunch of meetings (for consultation and training). We covet your prayers for good health, wisdom and an outpouring of love as we interact with people around the world.

We wish you and yours God's richest blessings this year. We pray that we will continue to experience Isaiah 41:10 this year.

In His grip,

Dr. Dee

Thanksgiving Prayer

2007-11-20T18:47:00.000-08:00

Father,
As we celebrate another Thanksgiving Day, I pray that our hearts will be filled with deep gratitude for your provisions, protection and sovereignty.

We thank you for family, and
We thank you for friends.

We thank you for our leaders, and
We thank you for those we lead.

We thank you for our supporters, and
We thank you for those we support.

We thank you for forgiving us, and
We thank you for those to whom we offer forgiveness.

We thank you for your grace and mercy, and
We thank you for your Shalom!

Keep our hearts tender towards you.

Amen!

Training

2007-11-04T09:32:00.001-08:00

Training is integral to our strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are confident that as we train (engage, equip and empower) our partners, they can carry on their ministries, even when we are not there.
Theovision International, one of our strategic partners, holds a high view of training, so we are working with them in identifying not just their training needs, but to identify a champion within their organization that will provide leadership in training.

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

2007-11-04T06:34:00.001-08:00

Curt Cole, VP for International Ministries recently announced, “At the end of March next year (’08), Dee Walker will become the next Executive Director for the Sub-Saharan Africa Region and Lee will transition to a role as Associate Director for Media. Dee and his family are continuing to work on immigration issues with the U.S. government, which is not an easy task. We hope these issues will be resolved in about two more years. Until then Dee will serve the region from Colorado Springs. I believe this transition allows both Dee and Lee to use their gifts and skill sets to maximize ministry. I remember back when Lee was heavily recruiting Dee for HCJB Global, and Lee told me that Dee would be the future director in the region one day. How encouraging to see a leader like Lee mentor his own successor! I am deeply grateful to Lee and Michelle for their nearly 10 years of service in the top leadership role in SSA.”

Please continue to pray for our families as we face this transition. Our relationship with the Soniuses dates back to over 20 years, and we enjoy a very amicable working relationship. This leadership transition marks a very significant milestone in the western missionary and local national relationship.

SSA Leadership Summit, Lakeland, FL

2007-10-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, October 21st, Lee J. Sonius (Executive Director, Sub-Saharan Africa) and I arrived in Lakeland, FL for a two-day working meeting with Curt Cole, VP for International Ministries of HCJB Global. The meetings focused on several issues including the Transformational Goal, leadership and regional team building.

We are grateful to God for your prayers: the meetings went well, and we are all looking forward to the days ahead as we trust God for His leading in our lives.

Watch out for our Newsletter coming out soon.

Dee Nyamieh Walker

BACK IN THE USA

2007-10-23T12:28:00.000-07:00

I arrived safely on Saturday, October 20th from W. Africa.
On Sunday, October 21st, I headed for our Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership Summit in Lakeland, FL. Hosted by Curt Cole, VP for International Ministries, the two-day summit looked at the regional leadership and structure, and provided a framework for moving the Transformational Goal forward.

Thanks so much for your prayers. The meetings have gone well. We feel strongly that we have accomplished strategic plans for the future of our work in the region. Of course, everything is in God's hands. More news on this will be highlighted later.

Arrived Safely

2007-10-04T13:58:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to write that I arrived safely in Accra, Ghana on Sunday, September 30th. My esteemed colleague, David Kealy (who flow in from California; and we met in Frankfurt, Germany) and I were met on arrival by Michelle Sonius (wife of our Executive Director for the Sub-Saharan Africa region) and Suzanne Slater (Executive Assistant to the Director).

Even though we were tired from the trip we could not resist the warm meal that was prepared for us (African style).

Thanks for your prayers. We are looking forward to the training sessions with our new partner, Theovision International.

More coming.....

Dee

Getting Ready

2007-09-20T07:04:00.000-07:00

On September 29th, 2007, Dee will be on his way to W. Africa for three weeks of ministry.
We would appreciate your prayers for Dee and his colleague David Kealy as they conduct training for managers with Theovision International.
Pray for Bendu and the children as they are temporarily separated from husband and Dad during this time.
Dee

UPCOMING TRIPS/EVENTS

2007-08-09T14:11:00.001-07:00

On the Road Again....
August 13-17 - Michigan and Indiana - Presenting the Transformational Goal (Integrative Model) to donors and at the Global Technology Center (of HCJB Global) in Elkhart.
Will be on the road with Dick Jacquin, VP of Support Ministries

Back in COS; and Back to school

2007-08-09T14:04:00.000-07:00

We are delighted to be back home after being away for two weeks. We got back in time to get ready for the start of academic 2007-08 for the kids.

We were amused to see how excited all of the kids were for school. Actualy, this was very encouraging. Week 1 is almost over.

Watch out for pictures of our Summer trips..... The one on the right is me with my Mentor and spiritual Dad, Rev. Sam Kargbo, Sr. I preached at his church in Delaware......Wow! It was cool to adorn the robes (cassock and surplice)..... Go, Rev. Dr. Deeeee!!

Dee

ON THE ROAD.....

2007-06-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

We will be on the road on the following dates:

June 27th - July 7th: East Coast (with our major destination being Newark, Delaware. We will spend a night in Arlington, VA (Monday, July 2nd).

July 12-27th: Midwest (Maranatha Missionary and Bible Conference in Muskegon, MI and Gull Lake Ministries, Hickory Corners, MI). We will be with Ron and Barb Cline, Chairman of the Board of HCJB Global, along with the DeBontes of HCJB Global Technology Center.

Please pray for safety on the Road.

Dee
for the Walkers

GOD ALONE!

2007-06-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

The Day was Wednesday, June 20th. The place was Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch, CO. The event was the 27th General Assembly of the World Outreach of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).

I was to do a presentation/workshop on Global Leadership Development. Little did I/we know what God had in store. I met two smiling Greeters (a female and a male) at the door who joyfully directed me to Room 249 where my workshop will be held. I came back to talk with these wonderful Greeters because I needed some logistics taken care of. It was then that the male Greeter asked me about my country of origin. "Liberia," I said. "Where is that?" He asked. The lady Greeter and I almost said in unison, "West Coast of Africa." Impressed, I looked at her and she asked me if knew a Pete Ackley who served with SIM in Liberia. I said, "Yes, I have met him." "He is my uncle," the lady said (she had introduced herself as Myrnan, a very rare name. She took time to explain to me how the name was arrived at. I will not tell that story).

Anyway, I found out that her father was the late Bill Ackley, one of my professors at African Bible College, in Liberia. Both of us could not believe it. I asked about her Mom, and in tears, she pulled out her phone and called Mom Wanda Ackley. "Mom, you would not believe this. I have a surprise for you." "I am standing here with a young man, Dennis Walker. . ." she continued. The other words could not be heard as I heard Wanda at the other end, rejoicing. The phone was handed over to me, and I talked with Wanda Ackley, one that will always be remembered by students at ABC as a bundle of joy with her theme, "Don't Worry, Be Happy!"

This meeting was a providence orchestrated only by God! To Him be ALL the glory and honore and praise.

We are looking forward to a reunion soon, and look forward to that day when we will be with Bill in heaven.

The pic on the right is Myrnan and me (Dee) and the one on the right is Wanda and her grandkids. It was sent to me by Myrnan. I will never forget June 20th, 2007!!

Dee Nyamieh Walker

Transformational Goal Update

2007-06-14T14:11:00.000-07:00

Four months after our Strategic planning meeting in Accra, Ghana, we held a very exciting and successful review meeting today (via conference call). Our focus was the Transformational Goal for Sub-Saharan Africa. This presidential mandate sets forth the challenge to focus media, medical and leadership development resources in the Region. By simultaneously (where possible) utilizing our media and healthcare resources to address the situation, we seek to:

See people come to Christ as we demonstrate an incarnational gospel message.
Mobilize Africans to serve others in the love of Christ.
Focus health care resources on providing primary care, to those with demonstrated needs, among the young, those in the rural areas, and those affected by the ravages of war, famine and disease.
Integrate leadership development, media and healthcare initiatives wherever possible.

Today we looked at the progress made in the planning based upon the outcomes of the meetings in Accra, Ghana. I am very pleased to report that our first quarter objectives were met with one or two of the objectives needing further clarifications. We came away from the meeting knowing that we are on the right path as we endeavor to engage, equip and empower our partners in the region to be effective ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thanks so much for your prayers. We have just begun...the road ahead of us is long, but there is excitement in the air. We are joyful because of the opportunity we have to partner with you in being agents of transformation in a continent faced with multiple challenges (opportunities for us to be faithful hands and voice).

I will be providing you with updates as the plan unfolds.

Dee