Who Does That?

Working with national Christian ministries is a BIG challenge for us in the United States. WE are the real challenge. Our national brothers and sisters are often not sure how to approach us. In the past, westerners (like us) have often come to them with OUR idea for a project or an outreach. Of course, we have the money to do it. Unfortunately, there were times when we just assume that our idea is

1) good

2) will work in a different culture and

3) is really wanted or needed by the national believers.

Sadly, that is often not the case. Three strikes!

That’s why I am pleased when a national Christian leader approaches us for help in training their staff or helpers. That means there is a plan, a program, or idea that will be completed by the national believers. They are or have developed a vision for what God wants them to do in their location, with their people and culture. They live among them. They speak the language, and God has called them to serve Him.

They still need our help. That’s where you come in. Your faithful support allows us to come alongside our national brothers and sisters. We may provide equipment for recording or production, maybe a vehicle or building. But all in support of THEIR ministry. And we have to learn to trust God to work through THEIR ideas and plans.

 But by enabling national believers where possible, we know the work will go on, maybe in a different form or shape, but it will go on.

 The need will be around for quite a while. And we can encourage multiplied growth by encouraging our national partners who just need that step up.

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