Yet, discipling has not received the emphasis and energy that it should. Discipling is exactly where Brown and his wife, Sharon, direct their energies. Both serve as mission associates with Mennonite Board of Missions and the Commission on Overseas Mission on the theology faculty of Lithuania Christian College in Klaipeda, Lithuania. While a typical day includes school for the children and teaching for the parents, interaction outside the college community has been limited. That's the nature of a short-term assignment, he said.
Theology is one of five majors at the young college.
Established in 1990, it moved to new facilities in 1999, and offers courses in business, languages, theology and social sciences to a 350-member student body and the community. Academic study is integrated with the development of Christian character, worldview and service. Next semester, she will also supervise a student's independent practicum. Jim, who developed all the classes except the first one, also leads a discussion group for first-year students that focuses on relationship building and improving English communication skills. However, interacting with students isn't limited to the classroom.