Mission Spotlight

Not by My Strength

Gorakhpur, India

Global Mission pioneers are church planters who impact their communities in positive ways. This pioneer's passion is to grow closer to his neighbors and make a difference.

“We have to go into the community to know their needs, to work with them, to work with their ideas. We ask them, What is your opinion, what are your thoughts? So we are working according to their expectations.”

“It’s my passion and zeal to work for Christ. I have seen and learned the sacrifice of Christ who died for us. He gave us grace and that’s why I decided to be a pioneer, to be His worker.”

“This is a place where the work hasn’t been completed. The Adventist message was not started so I decided to come to this area. At that time there was no one who could teach about the three angels’ messages. When I saw the need of this city I decided to start working.”

“Just to mingle with them, make friends with them, we have invited them for dinner. So we have made a circle of friends.”

. When people see community workers, they want to appreciate us, They want to join us. They want to shake hands with us.

“We have decided to work for these people and now we have gatherings with the people.”

“So this center of influence we have wanted for a long time. Lord give us a place. Finally we received this residence.”

“People are coming from villages to this place to get knowledge, religious knowledge, the basic information. This place is actually a center of influence for many people who are staying nearby the city.”

“When we’re working, we work only for the Lord. Not for the money, not for other things. People have seen the genuine love and faithfulness of Christ. That’s why they like it. They like the teachings also. We are teaching and touching the lives of many people.”

“I have seen that it’s not me, my work, or my own strength. It’s the Holy Spirit. It’s God working in, behind, and in front of us. I feel very excited and happy. I want to thank God. He’s still leading me.”


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