I just finished a three day conference called the POWER OF ONE in Bangalore, India. I had the privilege of teaching with Dr. Gustavo Crocker (Regional Director of Eurasia), Dr Woodie Stevens(Director of Discipleship Ministries), and Atul Metshakar (Compassionate Ministries director for India). I am overwhelmed with the presence of God, His power, His Might, His Glory, and I will be forever changed by the experience. Spending three days with 120 Indian pastors was a privilege and a joy. I am so impressed by there commitment, faith, and courage. These men and a few women face challenges I have never faced. Many of them have little education, extremely poor compared to American standards, few resources, and persecution. Yet, they are so blessed by a strong faith and courage to do the impossible.
Just about every pastor committed to starting a brand new church this year. Many of these pastor’s already pastor more than one church. They are preaching of the Word of God and they preach it with conviction and power! They were thirsty for God and eager to learn everything I shared with them as well as the other presenters. I told the Indian Pastor’s that they are my hero’s! Most of them will serve faithfully and sacrificially for the Glory of God without any rewards on earth or recognition. Yet, they will have a great reward in heaven!
Tomorrow I head to Shimoga, India to visit the Child Development Center that Crossroads sponsors. I am really looking forward to the journey. I met the pastor of Shimoga today at the conference. He is so sharp and I feel so blessed to partner with him in ministry! I am also so proud the Crossroads church family. They are doing a work through there giving and prayers that are making an eternal difference!
Then Sunday, our team will participate in the dedication service of a brand new church building, which was funded by the Crossroads Church. Our team has been working to complete the finishing touches of this building while I have been at the Pastor’s Conference. I am already anticipating a great experience!
Please continue to pray for me and the entire Team! God has answered your prayers so far. Everyone is safe, healthy and blessed! I am praying for you! I look forward to coming home next week with the fire and passion of the Holy Spirit! I would encourage you to pray for Crossroads! We are on the verge of a major movement of God. It will be fueled by prayer and the sacrifice of God’s people. We serve and worship the only true God who has revealed himself completely in Jesus Christ! He has given us a mission to Make Christ Like Disciples!
