Yesterday, the entire House Studio staff (yeah, all four of us) had the great privilege of meeting with the Jesus Film Harvest Partners group. I won’t go into the purpose of the meetings, as it may not be of interest to you.
No, what I’d like to mention is the nice big piece of humble pie, the kick to the gut I was served.
What does JFHP do?
Equip and support ministry teams of local people to use the JESUS Film to grow existing churches, re-open closed churches, and start new churches. The film teams work with local and district leaders to reach and disciple people who need to know Jesus.
The description above doesn’t do JFHP justice. In fact, much of the work JFHP does cannot be shared because it involves working in creative access countries.
Yesterday, we were told the story of ______ who died in ______ because he refused to ______. Another story was shared of the believers in the country of ______ (where most are illiterate) who are coming to Christ so quickly they expect 1 million followers in the next 10 years!
Yesterday, my life was not threatened.
Yesterday, I failed to open the Bible I’m allowed to own.
Yesterday was a kick in the gut.
Photo credit: King County Park
Wow. It definitely puts things into perspective. Thanks, Scott. I really needed that today.
During the Tennessee District Assembly, Dr. Jesse C. Middendorf, got a message on his phone. He relayed that message to all of us in attendance: a Nazarene pastor was martyred for planting a church to replace one that was burned down. Humbling that someone chose Christ over another day on the planet – I pray that I never have to face that choice, and am thankful that I haven't thus far.
Recently The Jesus Film organization announced that 10 million people have become disciples of Jesus Christ through the showing of the Jesus Film.
JFHP promoter Northeast Oklahoma district Church of tthe Nazarene.