Responding to an invitation at the national conference in Benin focussed on transformation of the nation by taking the seven mountains, Howard and I were pleased to be able to minister at the conference which was at the national conference centre in Cotonou. The conference was well attended and we believe some significant new Divine Alliances were made. We were able to establish a number of new relationships with brothers and sisters in Benin, but also to spend time with old friends in fellowship and quality time together. In addition we were able to encourage the Time Out Mission team in Benin and help to bring a new momentum and direction for the future, so that before we left we were confident TOM Benin was in good hands and aligned for significant progress and fruitfulness in the months to come.

One of the new relationships that we were able to build was with a dear brother Berin who formerly the TV producer for Reinhard Bonke, had over the last fifteen years created a well respected and high quality School of Ministry which comprises a comprehensive biblical training programme which is contained and distributed through DVD's or other audio visual media. The benefit of such means accessability around the world to those who would not otherwise be able to afford or attend a normal Bible college or training institute. We have decided to partner with ISOM (International School of Ministry) and incorporate the training programme as a significant part of the overall Time Out Mission strategy to empower people.