We have arrived back in Leskovik to finish out our week. The Pastor's conference was amazing. Here are some comments from the Serbian Pastors about the discipleship conference:
"This is so relevant to our ministry and where we want to be."
"Thank you for bringing not just the pastors, but also the disciples. It helps us see a clear model of discipleship."
"It saddens my heart that so many people have come and gone from our ministry because they weren't being connected in relational discipleship"
"This stuff is crucial. Changing our church culture will be so difficult, but we believe God can use us to do it."
"Thank you for the sacrifice you made to spend time with us this week. Please thank your families."
We are praising God for moving beyond our expectations at the conference. We believe we have only just begun the conversation with our Serbian brothers and sisters as to how we can partner with them in making disciples of Jesus around the world.
Now that we back in Leskovic, our team will be splitting up in smaller groups and preaching at churches throughout the area.
Last night Pastor Marty Brown shared at a Roma service, but only after dancing around the room with the Roma people during worship. If you know Marty at all, you probably think I'm lying- But we have video to prove it and look forward to posting it on Facebook when we return :)
Our team was so blessed by the music, worship, passion and love for Jesus at the Roma Service. We were able to share our stories and pray for the sick.
While Marty was teaching at the Roma service, Frazier was a half hour away teaching at another Roma Service. I wasn't personally there, but I hear that God really used Frazier (it was his first time teaching a message), and that the crowd stood and clapped at the conclusion of his teaching.
All-in-all, our team is full of joy as we continue to bond together and grow closer to Jesus with our Serbian brothers and sisters. Please continue to pray as Shane, Garrett and Jim will all be giving messages at different churches tonight.
We love and miss you. Thanks for your continued prayers.
-Jerrad
(PS: Sorry for any poor grammar or mis-spellings. I'm trying on my iPhone in a busy cafe with limited internet! :)
Ha! I can just imagine Marty dancing around the room! love it! Thanks for the great update. Prayers continue as God's mighty hand works through you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to read of how God is working to encourage and build His Church. Thank you for sharing the pictures...
ReplyDelete"....being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion..."