Posts Tagged ‘France’
Prison Ministry in France
“I’ve trusted in Jesus for about six years now,” the dark-haired, middle-aged prisoner confided to GEM worker Leroy Zumack. “And now I want to be baptized.” Leroy could hardly believe his ears. This request from Hamid was another surprising development in a string of amazing events. For fifteen years, Leroy had faithfully shown up at…
Read MoreDiscipleship Multiplication in France
Fatima had only recently come to Christ, but when her church held an evangelism event, she decided to take part. On one level, she knew this would be a good opportunity to learn how to share her testimony. On another level, she felt nervous as she stood in the train station, handing out gospel tracts. If people just…
Read MoreZoom: A Vital Ministry Partner
“What happens now?” thought Emilee as the pandemic bore down on France, resulting in what seemed like an eternal state of lockdown. “How am I supposed to continue my ministry under these circumstances?” She had been meeting with a couple of women in a discipleship capacity, until one of them moved away and the other…
Read MoreA Muslim Loses All to Gain Peace
She wanted peace. More than anything, she longed for her soul to be at rest. Fatima’s* religious life thus far had been one of constant striving—doing ritual cleansings, fasting, memorizing portions of the Quran, reciting prayers. She had done all she could to be holy, but her efforts left her with a nagging doubt that…
Read MoreMissions as a Young Family
Life circumstances can talk us out of anything, even the beckoning voice of God. People may feel drawn to global missions, but put off obedience to God’s calling indefinitely as they wait for the perfect timing. “After we get married” or “maybe when our kids are older” are common refrains that hold us back from…
Read MoreThe Journey of a Syrian Refugee
Could Jesus really mean what He said in the Sermon on the Mount to “love our enemies?” It sounds nice and is easy to affirm in theory, but what do we do when those enemies aren’t just theoretical people, but are names and faces we know who seek our harm? Philippe grew up in Syria…
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