Friday, March 10, 2006
Another Hero of Mine...
Rigoberto Vargas is one of my heros. He is a preacher from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and he does his evangelism in the National prisons. He has established congregations in the men's prison (one in the general population and one in the high security section), the women's prison, and a downtown congregaion of ex-prisoners and families of those incarcerated. He also works with the Herald of Truth halfway house for newly released Christians.
Eight of his released converts are leading churches in Honduras, and many others are faithful workers in various congregations. The leaders in the prison congregations are converts baptized and discipled there in the prison. Rigo is now working on a halfway house for women and on some job skill training for released prisoners.
I have spent the last two days with Rigo working on plans for the next year. He is energetic, passionate, and committed to reaching this world for Jesus. We have a little trouble with Rigo over the whole concept of budget. He is so hung up on this "faith in the power of God" thing. So most of the time, we agree that kingdom work must be done and that God will provide the resources. And it always seems to work out.
I just wish I wouldn't be so embarressed about my own stewardship of time, energy, and money when I am with him. Being around him inspires me to remember what is important. So thanks God for letting me have a friend and brother like Rigo. And forgive me when I major in minors. And forgive me when I buy into the world's concepts about how to do kingdom business.
Eight of his released converts are leading churches in Honduras, and many others are faithful workers in various congregations. The leaders in the prison congregations are converts baptized and discipled there in the prison. Rigo is now working on a halfway house for women and on some job skill training for released prisoners.
I have spent the last two days with Rigo working on plans for the next year. He is energetic, passionate, and committed to reaching this world for Jesus. We have a little trouble with Rigo over the whole concept of budget. He is so hung up on this "faith in the power of God" thing. So most of the time, we agree that kingdom work must be done and that God will provide the resources. And it always seems to work out.
I just wish I wouldn't be so embarressed about my own stewardship of time, energy, and money when I am with him. Being around him inspires me to remember what is important. So thanks God for letting me have a friend and brother like Rigo. And forgive me when I major in minors. And forgive me when I buy into the world's concepts about how to do kingdom business.
