Project Timothy: The First Year

Abstract

Jonathan Brohn’s paper documents the inaugural year of Project Timothy, a mission initiative launched in 1993 by Northwestern Preparatory School (now Luther Preparatory School). Inspired by the biblical Timothy, the program sent eleven students to assist with Vacation Bible Schools in Antigua and St. Lucia. Brohn details the program’s origins, planning, funding, and execution, highlighting the leadership of President Mark Schroeder and the enthusiastic support of WELS missionaries. Drawing from interviews, letters, and firsthand accounts, Brohn illustrates how the students’ cross-cultural experiences deepened their faith, strengthened their desire for ministry, and left lasting impressions on the Caribbean congregations. The paper also explores the logistical challenges and spiritual rewards of short-term mission work. Ultimately, Project Timothy is shown to be a transformative experience for both the participants and the communities they served, reinforcing the value of early ministry exposure for future church workers. —Abstract generated by Microsoft Copilot (GPT-4)