Thursday, April 30, 2015
Heroes, role models, and brothers...
Over the past couple of months, I have gotten to spend time with the four other full-time ministry team members of Hope for Life (Herald of Truth). Men who are changing the world every day.
They range in age from 40 - 85. A Spaniard, a Cuban, a Malawian, and an American. They have worked for Hope for Life from as long as 50 years to only four months (at least full-time). They seem so different.
Juan Monroy. Working out of Spain. Has served as an elder, local preacher, world-wide evangelist, and writer. Most of these at the same time. He is funny, energetic, and there is nothing he would rather do than preach Jesus.
Tony Fernandez. Works in Cuba. His father was a preacher before the Revolution. Tony is a gifted musician and singer. He wants nothing more than for the nation of Cuba to know Jesus.
Tim Archer. Based in Abilene, Tim is a talented writer, preacher, and thinker. He preaches in both English and Spanish (even in the same sermon). What Tim says about Jesus is literally heard all over the world thru his radio program and writing.
Moses Khombe. Moses works out of Malawi. He is creative in devising new ways to present the gospel and has no greater joy than to see new congregations established.
And here are the things that these four men have in common.
They are powerful preachers. I have heard them all and they call people to Jesus. People listen and they respond.
They are driven to reach lost people. Not every preacher is. These men are.
They all love the local church. Each of them is deeply involved in their local church: preaching,teaching, deacons, and elders.
They are courageous. They will go anywhere to preach Jesus. Every one of them would die for their faith. Preaching or talking about Jesus until the end.
They are driven to continue sharing Jesus. No plans to retire. Travel anywhere, long hours, constantly teaching, preaching, and writing.
They have all raised, or are raising, faithful children. Dads and husbands.
They each have wives that bless and support their ministry. It is not always easy. They are gone a lot. So thanks Mercedes, Liudmila, Carolina, and Ida.
They support each other. Every lectureship or event where any of our team is together, we show up to hear each other. Pretty special. They really do love each other as brothers. Or maybe fathers and sons.
Most of all, each of these men passionately loves Jesus. They are thankful every day for the good news in their life. It is personal.
So thanks God. I am blessed to know these men. I am blessed to work with them. I am blessed to be part of a group changing the world forever.
And thanks to Juan, Tony, Tim, and Moses. Your example keeps me fired up to do what God made us to do. Bring people to Jesus.
They range in age from 40 - 85. A Spaniard, a Cuban, a Malawian, and an American. They have worked for Hope for Life from as long as 50 years to only four months (at least full-time). They seem so different.
Juan Monroy. Working out of Spain. Has served as an elder, local preacher, world-wide evangelist, and writer. Most of these at the same time. He is funny, energetic, and there is nothing he would rather do than preach Jesus.
Tony Fernandez. Works in Cuba. His father was a preacher before the Revolution. Tony is a gifted musician and singer. He wants nothing more than for the nation of Cuba to know Jesus.
Tim Archer. Based in Abilene, Tim is a talented writer, preacher, and thinker. He preaches in both English and Spanish (even in the same sermon). What Tim says about Jesus is literally heard all over the world thru his radio program and writing.
Moses Khombe. Moses works out of Malawi. He is creative in devising new ways to present the gospel and has no greater joy than to see new congregations established.
And here are the things that these four men have in common.
They are powerful preachers. I have heard them all and they call people to Jesus. People listen and they respond.
They are driven to reach lost people. Not every preacher is. These men are.
They all love the local church. Each of them is deeply involved in their local church: preaching,teaching, deacons, and elders.
They are courageous. They will go anywhere to preach Jesus. Every one of them would die for their faith. Preaching or talking about Jesus until the end.
They are driven to continue sharing Jesus. No plans to retire. Travel anywhere, long hours, constantly teaching, preaching, and writing.
They have all raised, or are raising, faithful children. Dads and husbands.
They each have wives that bless and support their ministry. It is not always easy. They are gone a lot. So thanks Mercedes, Liudmila, Carolina, and Ida.
They support each other. Every lectureship or event where any of our team is together, we show up to hear each other. Pretty special. They really do love each other as brothers. Or maybe fathers and sons.
Most of all, each of these men passionately loves Jesus. They are thankful every day for the good news in their life. It is personal.
So thanks God. I am blessed to know these men. I am blessed to work with them. I am blessed to be part of a group changing the world forever.
And thanks to Juan, Tony, Tim, and Moses. Your example keeps me fired up to do what God made us to do. Bring people to Jesus.
