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MEL LASM is pastor of the Tabernacle Church of the Gospel
in Abidjan. He and his wife work in ministry together. Pastor
Lasm attended the CFBP, a biblical training center for pastors
and church leaders, and earned a master's degree in theolog y at
the Higher Institute of Evangelical eolog y. Also a business-
man, Pastor Lasm is a senior marketing technician. Pastor Lasm
sensed a burden to bring the Word of God to political decision
makers and a few years ago began ministering to public servants
"whenever God gave me the opportunity." He was excited to find
a ministry dedicated to serving public servants. "CapMin is very
advanced in their methodolog y and through our relationship, we
can become better trained to make dis ciples in the political arena
in Côte d'Ivoire," he said. Pastor Lasm added that the CapMin
training in Cape Town, South Africa was packed with informa-
tion that was imparted efficiently in a small amount of time. "I
take this opportunity to salute CapMin senior man agement and
bless God for this great initiative." Pastor Lasm is preparing to
launch a ministry to political lead ers in his nation.
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