by Rachel Perry

While studying at a university in his home country of England, Aaron Wilson joined a Bible study group. There he befriended Ike Anurukem, who told him about Hartland College. (Ike, who enrolled at Hartland a year later, learned about Hartland from one of our graduates.) “At that time, I was not interested,” Aaron admits. “But when I left the university, I looked into Hartland and searched out what they stood for, and I realized that Hartland has really taken up the challenge of training young people for selfless service for Christ. This is the kind of training I was looking for.”

Coming from a secular university, Aaron was used to a rushed schedule with little time for personal devotions, Bible study, or evangelism. He admits that the temptations and distractions there were very strong. “But since coming here,” he says, “I have been able to spend more time with God and to appreciate more of His creation. I have seen how much I need Christ and that I ought to be an example and a witness for Him.” Through his testimony and example in this area, Aaron has been able to encourage other students to spend time with God daily.

Now in his third year at Hartland, he is majoring in Pastoral Evangelism and working towards a minor in Agriculture. “Studying for my major has broadened my view of the pastoral role. It’s not just about being the leader of a specific church; it also entails many other aspects of ministry, such as preaching, teaching, door-to-door work, and health. By God’s grace, I plan to go back to England and minister to the people there, especially those in the church who do not know these things which I am learning.”

The Lord clearly opened the way for Aaron to come to Hartland, and we are glad he is here! However, due to the lack of consistent income or help from his family, Aaron no longer has a way to pay his tuition. This is why Hartland has the special Missionary Training Fund.

“If it weren’t for the Missionary Training Fund,” says Aaron, “I wouldn’t be able to continue my studies here.” To those who give to this fund, he adds, “I thank God that He has given you the means to support young people who are training for the final work. By God’s grace, we are the last generation. I pray that you will stay faithful not only in giving your funds, but also in doing the work of Christ.”