My second PST

As the nature of its name might suggest, most people only do a “pre-ship training” (PST) once in their Logos Hope lives. However, two weeks ago I found myself at my second PST – this time as a trainer for PST Køge. Yes, that’s right; I, Alison McFarland, was let loose on around 70 new recruits and expected to provide training, guidance and wise words of advice to prepare and equip them for their next two years! At PST you cover things like public speaking, basic safety training, expectations and reality, cross-cultural living and ministry skills. I had to lead a few sessions but as a ‘newbie’ trainer they broke me in gently. It was great fun, and of course a huge privilege to get to know all the new guys and girls. They are a cool group with lots to give (although as a 24-year-old I felt totally old – most of them were about 18 or 19!). Below you can see a picture of all of us together.