Professionals to the World

Amazing Response in Honduras

jpotts — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:04:57 +0000

“I am part of the pilot team for the project of rescuing values and principles. For me, it is a true challenge because rescuing something that little by little we have been losing is not an easy job. It is precisely with that motive that I commit myself to this project… The involvement, acceptance and participation of the students has been excellent. The majority are motivated as I am since we haven’t seen it as a mandate, but as a benefit to all.” (Professor, University in Comayagua)

In case you haven’t guessed, the director, students and professors at the National University of Honduras in Comayagua are absolutely thrilled about the course in values and the new CFI that is halfway completed on their campus. See photos of the construction progress.

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Progress and a March trip

jpotts — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:38:31 +0000

Look at the photos below showing students in the classroom with our book in their hands. This is on the Comayagua campus where the first course on Values and Principles is being taught. We are looking forward to talking with them while we are there later this month, to learn first hand how it is going.

Here also are some photos of the new Center of Integral Formation (CFI) in Comayagua:

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2009 – The Beginning of Significant Change

jpotts — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:28:20 +0000

There have been many changes this year, partially due to the opportunities we have been able to grasp as Professionals to the World, and partly due to the crisis in the Honduran government.

We have had the fewest number of professionals going with us this year to teach at the universities in Central America since our beginning in 2005. This had little to do with the economy but a lot to do with our change in focus.

At this time last year, Charly and I were busy writing our book titled “Values and Principles that can Change the World,” and this has greatly changed the focus of our trips this year. We completed the book in time to get many copies printed in Honduras and then to promote it in several universities creating quite a bit of interest. This consumed most of Charly and my time during the trip in March. Barb and Jim Hermanson were with us on this trip and they taught Barb’s great material on expository writing at several universities.

Then on June 28, the national congress and the supreme court of Honduras removed president Zelaya from office and sent him out of the country. (more…)

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pttw — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:58:53 +0000

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Application deadline for fall trip

pttw — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:18:27 +0000

We hope you’re considering joining us on our fall trip to Central America, Sept 26 - Oct 3. The first step if you’re interested (aside from contacting us to get more information) is to send in your resume along with a Seminar Proposal.

Please submit these items (or let us know to expect them shortly) by May 15.

Thanks!

Fall 2009 Trip

pttw — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:09:05 +0000

Our fall 2009 trip to Central America is scheduled for September 26 - October 3 and registration is now officially open! As always, we want a broad spectrum of experience and fields, so consider if you might be able to join us or help support someone else you know who would like to go.

For more information, see Getting Involved.

Hope to see you there!

Spring 2009 Trip Report

jpotts — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:04:03 +0000

February 28 to March 15, 2009

We have just returned from another great trip to Honduras. This time, just Jim and Barb Hermanson, and Charly and I went. We didn’t try to get a team together since we were trying some new things and Charly and I were busy writing a book titled, ‘Values and Principles that Change the World.’

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Winter 2009 Update

jpotts — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:28:12 +0000

New Year’s Greetings to All of You!

We called 2008 The Year of Expansion for Professionals to the World, as well as for Ministerio Renuevo in Honduras. The year has met our expectations and then some.

Here is a summary of what we did last year:

Jan 11-19	Honduran student trip to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala + talks at university
Feb 2	Thank you party at our house for PTTW volunteers
Feb 21	Leadership Conference for students in San Pedro Sula (SPS), Honduras
Feb 25-27	Jim Hermanson, John Potts talks in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Barb Hermanson, Charly Potts talks to High School teachers in SPS
Mar 3-7	Team of 6 from New Life taught at UNAH in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
May 11-16	John Potts directed leaders meeting in San Pedro Sula
July 15	Received negative letter from director of university in Quetzaltenango
Aug 7	Gerson Ruiz and John Potts were interviewed on AM91, KPOF
Sep 25	Taught leadership conference for students at UNAH in Tegucigalpa
Sep 29-Oct 2	Taught conferences to professors and students at UNAH in Tegucigalpa
Oct 3	Taught professors at national university in Comayagua, Honduras
Oct 6-10	Team of 10 from New Life and City Pres taught classes in SPS
Oct 10	Barb taught at bi-lingual school Jim and John taught Values conference to professors in SPS

In all, 10 different professionals gave talks to 4914 students and professors at 6 different universities.

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A visual tour of our Oct trip

pttw — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:00:39 +0000

Paul Stuckenbruck, who is trained as a journalist and was on our October trip to Honduras, has posted a great online slideshow. Don’t miss the detailed captions narrating his impressions and experience.

http://picasaweb.google.com/paulstuckenbruck/Honduras2008

October Newsletter and Trip Report

jpotts — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:22:00 +0000

A lot has happened since our last newsletter. We had intended to spend one week in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and two weeks in Honduras with the first two weeks devoted to teaching values to professors. However, we were told not to come to the university in Quetzaltenango because they did not want us to teach values “based on capitalism and religion.” They see our values as helping the rich at the expense of the poor. This is far from accurate but after 37 years of civil war in Guatemala I can understand their reluctance. This was a little discouraging but the two weeks we spent in Honduras more than made up for it.

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Updated email contact info

pttw — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:29:41 +0000

We’ve had some trouble recently with our email service. If you tried to email info@pttworld.org and received an undeliverable notice (or no reply), please try resending your message to ptworld@msn.com

Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.

Fall Trip Application Deadline

pttw — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:54:18 +0000

If you’re interested in joining Professionals to the World on our 2008 fall trip, it’s time to start thinking about filling out an application.

The application deadline is July 15. A printable application form is available here.

The trip will be the week of October 4 - 10, to the area of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. We’d love to partner with you in using your experience to make a difference!

If you have any application questions, please contact ptworld@msn.com.

Listen now - John Potts on AM 910

pttw — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:53:42 +0000

Professionals to the World director Dr. John Potts was interviewed on Denver’s AM 910 radio on Friday, April 15th, 2008.

An audio file (MP3 - 18 minutes, 6.3 MB) of the interview is available to listen in your browser or MP3 player.

To download this file, right-click the link above and select the option to save or download the link (depending on your browser, this may be called Save Link As, Save Link Target, or Download Linked File)

March Newsletter - The Values We Take for Granted Are Badly Needed

pttw — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:08:18 +0000

It’s not surprising that University leaders in at least two Central American countries have listed teaching values as their number one priority. Not surprising, given the threat of Communism south of our border, as well as the area’s history of exploitation by world powers. They realize that teaching values is vital; they just don’t know how to do it.

What kind of values do they need? (more…)

Spring Trip Report

pttw — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:24:24 +0000

“The reward for good work is more work”

We are certainly discovering this in Central America and it is exciting to be a part of it. Jim and Barb Hermanson and Charly and I arrived in San Pedro Sula on Friday, Feb 8. We had a wonderful leadership conference on the following day with 225 freshman students. Beginning on the following Monday Charly and Barb taught 74 high school and middle school teachers. Jim and I traveled to Guatemala on Sunday and taught 644 students and professors at the university in Quetzaltenango on Monday and Tuesday. Chip Paulson, Jem Tu and Steve Sichler joined us in Tegucigalpa, Honduras for a week of teaching at the national university on Feb 16 where we taught 766 students. In summary, in this two weeks, we were able to talk to 1709 students, high school teachers and university professors.

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Spring 2008 Trip - Apply Now

pttw — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:33:58 +0000

March 3-7, 2008 will be our spring trip to teach at the National University in Tegucigalpa, Honduras (enrollment: approx. 45,000 students).

Please consider joining us and talk to your friends about it. You will do something significant and many participants have said that the experience changed their lives forever.

If you’re interested in going:

Let us know at info@pttworld.org
Start thinking about what you’d like to teach and filling out a Seminar Proposal

Fall 2008 Trip - Mark Your Calendars

pttw — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:35:24 +0000

[ October 6, 2008 to October 10, 2008. ] Oct 6-10, 2008 will be our fall trip to teach at the National University in San Pedro Sula, Honduras (enrollment: 20,000+ students). Save the date and start thinking about whether you'd like to join us!

“A little bit of heaven…”

pttw — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:03:06 +0000

On our recent trip to Honduras, we helped the National University in San Pedro Sula dedicate the garden outside the Center of Integral Formation, funded by your generous donations.

Please enjoy a visual tour (Web Gallery or PowerPoint Slideshow or PDF Slideshow) of the construction process for what has become, in the words of the new director of the university, ‘A little bit of heaven right here on the campus’

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Oct07 Newsletter - Mobilizing for the children

jpotts — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:05:50 +0000

“Children die one at a time.” I’m not sure who said that, but it’s the truth, and we’re seeing it happen. I’m not trying to be dramatic, just tell you the facts. The children suffer just as much, and the parents are just as sorrowful, as any child or parent in the United States. I hope you will read this letter from Shawn Plowman, a dietitian from San Diego, about her last trip to Honduras in September. But get out your handkerchiefs.
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PTTW on 850 KOA

pttw — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:41:12 +0000

Tune in to Denver’s Newsradio 850 KOA (AM band) at 7:00 am on Sunday, August 19th for an interview with John Potts, PTTW executive director, and José Luis Ordoñez, director of Renewal Ministry in Honduras. John and José will be speaking with the show You Get The Blessing about the partnership of these two organizations and what is being accomplished in Central America.

If you are not in Denver or not by a radio, you may be able to listen online here.