evangelize

Ben and Kimberly, gospel workers in South Asia, join VOM Radio again this week to share more about how the Lord is working in remote villages of South Asia. Struck by the boldness of local believers, Ben and Kimberly see the fearlessness persecuted Christians there have in preaching the gospel. The threat of jail doesn’t stop them from preaching; they will preach in jail if necessary.

With the rise of anti-conversion laws in South Asia, in many places it is illegal for people to change their religion or to lead others to change their faith. Yet Christians there continue to evangelize and reach people for Christ.

Ben and Kimberly will share how persecution is part of the DNA of believers there, and how they are equipping locals with training and discipleship tools. They will also share a story of how God opened one of the darkest villages in this region—a place that had been completely closed to the gospel. Listen to how God planted a church in that village—on the very spot where Christians had prayed God would build His church.

Ben and Kimberly love sharing what the Lord did in that village. Kim says, “it’s incredibly exciting to see fruit like that.” But they also remind us that even though we may not see immediate fruit we must keep being faithful; God is working whether we see it or not.

Pray for Christians in South Asian nations like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh to stand firm and find their identity in Christ, Pray for Ben and Kimberly to receive wisdom from the Lord as they continue in ministry. Listen to part one of Ben and Kim’s story to learn more about how they started in overseas missions!

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To Contribute

Ephesians 3:7-12

We should not look to get something from church, but to contribute to the church.      

Consumer                Contributor

Consumers are spectators. Contributors are participants.

Consumers see themselves as cisterns to store truth. Contributors see themselves as channels to share blessings.

A consumer comes to “sit and get.” A contributor looks to go and serve.

A consumer only takes in for themselves. A contributor pours out to others.

Community

1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Care for other believers, and for yourself when needed.

Share burdens - Romans 12:15  Rejoice with those who Rejoice, Weep with those who Weep

Pray for our pastors:

            Health (mental and physical)

            Attacks from Satan

            Wisdom to share Gospel correctly

            Wisdom to lead our ministries

            Wisdom to lead people like us (church)

            Encouragement

Evangelize

Luke 6:43-45  We share from an abundance of our love for Jesus!

Because we have been SO loved by Jesus, we should want to share that love with others

Robby Gallaty: 82% of all unchurched people said they would attend your church if they were invited. The problem is that 2% of church members have invited someone to attend in the last year.

            Individually – family, friends, coworkers, Social Media

            Group – 2x2, or small group

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by author, radio host, podcaster, and mother extraordinaire, the wonderful Katie Prejean McGrady, to talk about the ridiculous, terrible, and downright crappy ways Catholics can (and do) share the faith.

Katie is an incredible human being and puts herself out there, on the radio and social media, every single day. She's an evangelizer, authentic to the core, and not afraid to share what she's thinking; and this is a topic she's thought lots about. She shares some of her experiences, great stories, and awesome life lessons.

We talk about some of the awful interactions we've had online (and in person) and how to do BETTER when it comes to sharing our faith and being a Catholic, seeking after the Kingdom, on social media and in the pew.

For more from Katie check out her website – everything you need to know is there!

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