“The GO Equipped course fills a vacuum in training people for missions,” says Ette Ettebong. The medical professor has held numerous courses on mission over the years. “Now I have found the tool that has been lacking,” says the Nigerian leader.

Ette Ettebong is the visionary behind the first post-covid, on-site GO Equipped course that was held in Uyo, Nigeria last month. 40+ participants took part in the training.

“For the first time students and young professionals in my denominational church have had their eyes opened to the immense possibilities and opportunities that await them if they yield their lives and their professions to God. People from other churches have also been impacted. Even people who missed the course, want to be involved. I could not have asked for more response than this, says Ettebong. He serves as an associate professor at pharmacology at the University of Uyo. He is also the acting dean of The Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. The GO Equipped course was held on the university’s campus. 

Long-needed tool for equipping

Ettebong says that over the years he has used numerous tools to mobilize undergraduates and young graduates for missions. 

“My calling is to mobilize and equip for missions. I have however realized that the aspect of equipping the young people who want to go long-term has been lacking. I have been asking myself how I could link them to places that God has called them to. Upon which platform could those who go, be sustained? These questions plagued me. Then I stumbled upon Tent’s GO Equipped training.  It was just what I needed to fill the vacuum.  So, partnering with Tent International is God-sent to me and my organization.”

Making people ready

The work of following up those who took part in the Uyo-training, has already started.

“Even some people who did not take the course, showed up at our first follow-up meeting. They want to get the training at the nearest possible time. Everyone has got information about Tent’s mentor-based GO Ahead program for people who want to go. A new meeting with the group will take place the first Sunday of October. So, we are already on course, ensures Ette Ettebong.

By Steinar Opheim