Five new fellowships have been planted in the Nepal Field, thanks to our five recently appointed lay workers. On December 17, 2011, 12 new members were baptized, nine from Lubhu and three from Thankot. This brings the total number of baptized members at Lubhu to 18 and at Thankot to 36. In addition to our regular work, my wife, Rajani and I are overseeing three growing congregations: Thankot and Lubhu in central Nepal, and Dhading near Kathmandu. An urgent need in these fellowships is to … [Read more...]
More than 6,000 baptized in Mindanao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines—From the start of our partnership in this area of evangelism, we’ve been doing the best we can. During the first three quarters of 2011, 6,536 people have been baptized in Southern Mindanao Mission. Just recently, Pastor Abner Roque and his wife, Eleanor, both retired North Philippine Union Conference workers, concluded evangelistic meetings in Kidapawan City with 357 baptisms and more to follow. As of this writing, evangelistic meetings are underway in … [Read more...]
Here’s how to revitalize and strengthen your church
Sometimes people express concern that money sent to foreign mission fields comes at the expense of local church needs. We believe the opposite is true. Ellen White offers this counsel: “The home missionary work will be farther advanced in every way when a more liberal, self-denying, self-sacrificing spirit is manifested for the prosperity of foreign missions; for the prosperity of the home work depends largely, under God, upon the reflex influence of the evangelical work done in countries … [Read more...]
One Million for Jesus
The year has started off with much to be thankful for at Gospel Outreach. Our deep appreciation to everyone who prays for this ministry and who supports work in the 10/40 Window. We’ve just heard a report from the 500-village evangelistic effort in India. Meetings have been held covering 220 of those villages. Baptisms total approximately 49,000. The harvest truly is ripe. We’ve just completed a three-year plan called ONE MILLION FOR JESUS. The goal is to reach and baptize at least 1 … [Read more...]
One million for Jesus
For some time now, those of us at Gospel Outreach have been convicted that Jesus’ return is very close. And we’ve wondered what more could be done to help spread the gospel to the entire world. The task at hand is staggering. Many people believe that the gospel message has gone out, and we’re simply waiting for Jesus. That’s not the case. Let’s take a look at a few numbers. The world population has reached 7 billion people. An estimated 2.84 billion (41 percent) haven’t heard … [Read more...]