Imagine . . .

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Imagine . . .

• if African believers own the responsibility to penetrate the remaining unreached people groups on their continent…
• if they believe their continent has the resources to make that happen, but that they need to use local church resources for mission rather than self-focused purposes, release old traditions and fears, and learn new ways to “fish men” and make disciples…
• if they acknowledge that clannism and cultural sins hinder the expansion of the Gospel, and only seek American and European help through partnerships that equip and coordinate with them rather than finding people to do work that they can better do themselves…
. . . how many souls the Kingdom of God would gather in the next fifty years, if these visions were to be realized.

It was our privilege to interact with Africans promoting these mindsets during four days of preaching and training that happened during the CRAF held in the coastal town of Grand-Bassam. This gathering of Christian leaders represented over 45 Christian Missions and Works from at least 17 African nations, the USA, Canada, France, Asia, and England. We were strengthened while speaking directly with Africans who have personally seen tens of thousands of people come to Jesus in other African nations, planting thousands of churches using the DMM (Disciple-Making Movements) approach. We gladly shared with numerous people the ministry approach of Community Health Evangelism (CHE) that integrates DMM ministries. We were blessed to see how CHE seemed to be the response to the need of several ministries seeking a wholistic way to share the Gospel. Several affirmed it was like our indicating the way to the location of a free dinner being offered among beggars. Our commitment to train African leaders and to help them find local means to advance their witness was confirmed at every turn. We will continue follow-up for weeks to come even as done with a university student group and DMM partners by phone this week. Verlin networked from early to late and helped with medical questions and transportation issues, while Debbie gleaned knowledge from every seminar and workshop possible. A great characteristic of the event was the lack of competition, but a shared sense that every ministry desired to collaborate and help provide tools for God’s Kingdom to expand.

Prayer and Praise:

• Pray for the unreached people groups of Africa. The Joshua Project lists 986 on this continent, and 36 of those people groups live in Cote d’Ivoire. Ask that the training received at this conference will help laborers penetrate many of those groups.
• While we were gone, the men learning to lead Discovery Bible Studies in Bondoukou met among themselves to plan. We are thankful that they accepted this responsibility.

Your partners in the Gospel,
Verlin and Debbie

Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) is a mission of dedicated medical professionals who participate in the CHE Global Network. Together, in a loose affiliation of individuals, churches, denominational and nondenominational agencies, we share God's Light and Truth through Community Health Evangelism (CHE). Verlin and Debbie accept donor partners to contribute as led to maintain support as we resume residential ministry to expand CHE ministries in Cote d'Ivoire under the auspices of CHSC & Ivorian partners. Tax deductible contributions by check are to be made payable to the CHSC with Andersons #0118 written on the memo line. Mail to CHSC - PO Box 132 - Fruitvale, TX 75127. Give online via the CHSC @ www.che4a.org (3% fee) or TDF (0% fee).

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