Headlines these days are filled with news of disease,
terrorism, war, politics, shootings, scandals, and persecution. Many people
wonder, “Is anything going right these days?” Yes, something is going very
right. It might not make headlines or the cable news shows, but God is
at work, and the Gospel continues to change lives. Consider these encouraging reports we recently received from
several organizations:
Interlocking Ministries partners with pastors and churches in Kenya to help reach men, women and children for Christ. They support and minister through children’s camping programs, discipleship training, school chapel programs, True Love Waits clubs, orphan and widow projects, and pastor’s and marriage conferences. During two weeks in September, Bobby Johnson and local pastors shared the Gospel message at six primary schools and six beach/market areas. The response was overwhelming with a total of about 2,000 children and adults indicating decisions for salvation. Interlocking Ministries is working with the local pastors to help in the discipleship of these precious new believers.
On Eagles’ Wings is a ministry of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries and has been reaching Native American young people with the Gospel for over 20 years. Each summer, teams made up of Native youth who have found hope in Jesus Christ travel to reservations where addiction, abuse, suicide, gangs and poverty are a way of life. This summer, 55 On Eagles’ Wings team members from 33 tribes shared their personal testimonies at outreach events on nine reservations. A total of 778 Native Americans responded to the Gospel message. Local pastors, missionaries and Native believers will be following up on each decision.
On Eagles’ Wings also hosts an annual Warrior Leadership Summit discipleship conference. WLS was created to encourage and equip Native young people who want to grow in their faith and make a difference for Jesus Christ. At this year’s conference, hundreds of Native youth from across the country attended, and many gave their hearts to Christ.
All About Jesus Ministries is the prison outreach ministry of Mark and Gloria Chapman (yes, that Mark Chapman – the man who shot John Lennon). Though separated by thousands of miles, Mark and his wife have been faithfully serving the Lord through the ministry they founded 10 years ago. Many may not know that Mark recommitted his life to Christ in prison and is a vibrant believer. AAJM partners with prison chaplains to share the Gospel through the free distribution of literature that includes Mark’s personal testimony (in English and Spanish).
Earlier this year, they received word that 15,000 brochures were distributed in prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 25 prisoners gave their lives to Christ as a result of reading Mark's testimony. Prison ministries in other African countries report similar results and are requesting thousands more brochures.
Every two years, Mark comes up for parole. At every hearing, he gives his personal testimony, which becomes part of the official transcript available for anyone to read. Mark did that again in August. Even though parole is always denied, Mark rejoices in the opportunities God has given him to share the Gospel with other prisoners.
These spiritual victories are just the tip of the evangelism iceberg. Countless servants of God are faithfully sharing the Gospel and making disciples in nearly every corner of the world. Whether it’s one, a dozen, hundreds, or thousands, every decision to trust Christ for salvation is good news that’s worth reporting and worth rejoicing over (Luke 15:7)!
Gayle Virkler
Interlocking Ministries partners with pastors and churches in Kenya to help reach men, women and children for Christ. They support and minister through children’s camping programs, discipleship training, school chapel programs, True Love Waits clubs, orphan and widow projects, and pastor’s and marriage conferences. During two weeks in September, Bobby Johnson and local pastors shared the Gospel message at six primary schools and six beach/market areas. The response was overwhelming with a total of about 2,000 children and adults indicating decisions for salvation. Interlocking Ministries is working with the local pastors to help in the discipleship of these precious new believers.
On Eagles’ Wings is a ministry of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries and has been reaching Native American young people with the Gospel for over 20 years. Each summer, teams made up of Native youth who have found hope in Jesus Christ travel to reservations where addiction, abuse, suicide, gangs and poverty are a way of life. This summer, 55 On Eagles’ Wings team members from 33 tribes shared their personal testimonies at outreach events on nine reservations. A total of 778 Native Americans responded to the Gospel message. Local pastors, missionaries and Native believers will be following up on each decision.
On Eagles’ Wings also hosts an annual Warrior Leadership Summit discipleship conference. WLS was created to encourage and equip Native young people who want to grow in their faith and make a difference for Jesus Christ. At this year’s conference, hundreds of Native youth from across the country attended, and many gave their hearts to Christ.
All About Jesus Ministries is the prison outreach ministry of Mark and Gloria Chapman (yes, that Mark Chapman – the man who shot John Lennon). Though separated by thousands of miles, Mark and his wife have been faithfully serving the Lord through the ministry they founded 10 years ago. Many may not know that Mark recommitted his life to Christ in prison and is a vibrant believer. AAJM partners with prison chaplains to share the Gospel through the free distribution of literature that includes Mark’s personal testimony (in English and Spanish).
Earlier this year, they received word that 15,000 brochures were distributed in prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 25 prisoners gave their lives to Christ as a result of reading Mark's testimony. Prison ministries in other African countries report similar results and are requesting thousands more brochures.
Every two years, Mark comes up for parole. At every hearing, he gives his personal testimony, which becomes part of the official transcript available for anyone to read. Mark did that again in August. Even though parole is always denied, Mark rejoices in the opportunities God has given him to share the Gospel with other prisoners.
These spiritual victories are just the tip of the evangelism iceberg. Countless servants of God are faithfully sharing the Gospel and making disciples in nearly every corner of the world. Whether it’s one, a dozen, hundreds, or thousands, every decision to trust Christ for salvation is good news that’s worth reporting and worth rejoicing over (Luke 15:7)!
Gayle Virkler
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