January 15, 2023
Imena Kerpica, one of Fred’s WEI students in Albania, writes, “I am from Berat, Albania, but I have studied and attended the Church of Christ in Tirana. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in the English Language and a Master’s Degree in Teaching English.
I was a WEI student many years ago. Like many other students, my main goal was to improve my English skills. However, it is thanks to WEI that I made the decision to get baptized 10 years ago.
Thanks to WEI, I found the Church of Christ in Tirana where I served [God] for a few years. It was there that I met the Jewells and many other WEI teachers who embraced the WEI initiative to teach around the world. I found a new family which I cherish and hold close to my heart.
I am enclosing a photo where Mr. Fred and I were at the Tirana church. He loved Albania, and he loved WEI. He loved people very much. He was the most patient human being I have ever met. We called each other BFFs. He could listen for hours without being disturbed, without rushing, but being fully present and really caring. His persona changed my life.
I miss my BFF very much, every single day. However, I know he is with God, at a better place, where we all aspire to be someday.”
In honor of Fred’s memory, Imena has become a WEI Internet teacher to help perpetuate Fred’s worldwide ministry.
Put it on your calendar and plan to attend our WEI Seminar at the Metro Church of Christ in Gresham, Oregon. You will meet Tom Langley, Lee Allen, Darrell Wallace, and Dick Ady in person. You will have an opportunity to pick their brains and learn about ways God can use us to lead people to Christ in every nation on Earth. God is calling us. Stand by for more news.