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We are moving

3/11/2012

 
After much prayer and reflection, we have accepted the opportunity and challenge to join the faculty at Columbia International University in Columbia, SC and we will relocate there this summer in preparation for the Fall 2012 semester. I am looking forward to serving alongside one of my mentors, continuing to teach intercultural and historical studies, serving as research faculty in the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies, and joining a school that has a remarkable history of training and sending intercultural laborers into the world for the glory of God.

As we have prayed about it as a family, we believe this to be God's leading and are convinced that this is a good fit for all of the Smithers. 

That said, we are so thankful for the last six years that we've spent in Lynchburg and that I have served at Liberty University and Seminary.  I will deeply miss my co-workers and the students that I have served.

As we make this transition, these are our main prayer requests:

1. That the kids finish well at school and have good closure with friends.
2. That we transition well as a family to a new community, friends, school, church, etc. in Columbia.
3. That we sell our home quickly here in Forest.
4. That I transition well at Liberty and pass the baton well to those who will carry on my responsibilities here.
5. That I have a good transition to the CIU faculty team. 
Donna Baker
3/11/2012 11:57:59 am

Best of luck to y'all. I know that you will be received & loved by all that you meet there.

wendal mark johnson
3/11/2012 09:07:58 pm

Ed, we stand ready to continue to partner with you in any way possible as you assume this new challenge. Blessings.

Jane Young
3/13/2012 12:13:31 am

We would love to have a chance to hear more about your
new position. Come to see us the next time you are in
Myrtle Beach!

Ed Smither
3/13/2012 12:18:55 am

Sure. We hope to get down there some time this summer.


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