World Missions Workshop

Students from around the nation gathered October 14-17 for the 50^th annual World Missions Workshop.  The event was held at Camp Tahkodah, Harding University’s global village, Harding University Tahkodah (H.U.T.), near Floral, Ark.  This program was designed to inspire and challenge students to use their talents and abilities in the kingdom of God and give practical application for a life of service as they learn under the theme “That They May Have Life” from John 10:10.

“The workshop was extremely helpful in providing hands-on experience as to what working in a third world country would be like as well as opening up a world of connections to other missionaries,” said Kathleen Henderson, junior environmental science major from Rockport, Texas.

This year’s program focused on a holistic ministry in both rural and urban settings.  Students learned about inner city ministry, language acquisition, developing world markets, disaster assistance, water purification, gardening, health care, sanitation and more through hands-on learning experiences including large group simulations and discovery Bible studies.

“I enjoyed the simulation of village/rural settings and all of the hands-on experience,” said Anabel Reid, freshman environmental science major from Becton, Texas.  “I was able to physically help dig a well which put my dream of working in developing countries into perspective.  I learned about the attitude with which I should approach situations and also about the cultures and how to live within them.”

Speakers included missionaries from around the world and representatives from Global Samaritan Resources, Good News Productions International, Healing Hands International, Pioneer Bible Translators and MANA. 

“I think more missions and agriculture students should attend,” said Lina Deitmen, freshman agribusiness major from Tenn.  “Anyone could benefit from attending.  I think ACU should hold this event.  The university owns a ranch and has the potential to facilitate a great workshop.”