Heroes
One of the benefits of coming to the GKPN is you get a wider view of the Body of Christ. It eliminates the chances of having a myopic view - more importantly one is encouraged by all that God is doing all over the world - quickly you realize that the Kingdom of Jesus is forcefully advancing.
Sameh Maurice Tawfik and his wife Iman. Sameh is the Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church KDEC in Cairo, Egypt. One of the oldest and largest of the evangelical churches in Egypt.
During the recent Egyptian revolution, KDEC did the unthinkable. They opened their church's door to Muslim revolutionaries. Our time with Sameh and Iman was precious.
Gary Skinner. Moved to war torn capital of Uganda, Kampala. He leads the Watoto Church that has over 20,000 members who gather weekly to worship Jesus. What makes Watoto amazing is how it cares for over 2,000 children in special homes most of whom have been orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS.
Committed to replicate Watoto's ministry model throughout Africa. Lunch with Gary was inspiring.
Extreme left, Carlos Bezera, founder and senior leader of Communidad da Gracia in Sao Paolo, Brazil. With more than a hundred congregations in Brazil, Europe, USA and Japan.
Next left, Abe Huber of the Church in Santarem that has over 61,000 members. Abe speaks in various settings worldwide on my favorite topic, discipleship.
Extreme right, Aluizio da Silva, founder of Videira Church that has over 24,000 members.
What is significant about these heroes is that they bring together a cohesive ability to train leaders to reach their nation of Brazil. Apart from their large churches their combined network of churches is making a major impact in their country.
"We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hoped in our Lord Jesus Christ." 1Thessalonians 1:3
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