Speaking Ministry Updates

The Spirit is Moving in Brazil!

The Lord has been opening doors and moving in a special way here in Brazil. In April and May, we had the opportunity to minister in multiple cities and several denominations. We also launched an evangelism team from our church. Here are the highlights from the last two months:

Snack Cart Evangelism – Dayton, OH

We had a team stateside take our snack cart out to share the Gospel on the streets of Dayton. They shared snacks and the love of Christ with many people. Many requested prayer, especially for peace in their lives. The outreach team also reported that a young man from a previous snack cart outreach has not only been sober for over a month but also gave his life to Jesus and was water baptized last Sunday. God is so good!

Women’s Event with Famílias Benditas – Vicente Pires, Brasilia

Brittany had the opportunity to share her testimony at a women’s meeting from our church. She shared some of the lessons she learned through our story. Several of the women shared about how they realized they need to let go of control so that God could have full control in their lives. It is amazing to see how God can take the biggest challenges in our lives and use them to minister to others. He has truly used our story for His glory in so many ways.

Famílias Benditas – Vicente Pires, Brasilia

We had a powerful service at Famílias Benditas. I spoke on the topic of anointing and encouraged the church to believe God for greater things and to live with a consciousness that God wants to use them. Afterwards, I gave a call for salvation and several came forward to dedicate their lives to Christ. Then, we anointed everyone with oil who wanted prayer. Several were touched in a significant way, and we trust the Lord stirred hearts that night.

ADCN (Assembleia de Deus Caldas Novas) – Caldas Novas, Goiás

We had the privilege of ministering with our good friends Pastor Junior and Gloria in Caldas Novas, a city about four hours drive from Brasilia. Abby and Claire led a couple of worship songs in Portuguese and I preached a message about the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. We prayed for many after the message and believed God to touch them. It was a great service.

Igreja Batista Nacional – São Luís, Maranhão

I’m so grateful for an amazing ministry trip to northeast Brazil. This was my first time ministering in the city of São Luís, which is a large city located on an island on the ocean coast. I was invited by Pastor Arly to speak at two churches in the Igreja Batista Nacional de São Luís network.

Friday Night:

My first service was at the main campus on Friday night. I spoke about the power of Jesus’ blood. Afterwards, many came forward for prayer and we ministered at the altars to all who responded. It was a great night.

Saturday Night:

On Saturday evening, we had a service with many of the network churches in attendance. I spoke a message about the importance of God’s presence above all else. I shared about Moses’ intimate relationship with God and how we have the same access as believers today. At the end, we prayed for many people who were believing for a fresh touch from God. One young man asked to pray for salvation. Glory to God!

Sunday Morning:

On Sunday morning, I was invited to minister at Pastor Airton’s church in a different part of the city. We had a powerful time of worship and I preached a message about the fire of God that fell on the mountain when Elijah offered his sacrifice. The altars were filled and the presence of God was evident.

Afterwards, we went out to enjoy a meal at a local seafood restaurant. There was a woman outside begging for money. We stopped and I asked her if she needed prayer. She shared that she had been away from the Lord for a couple of years. We encouraged her to cry out to the Lord and spent some time in prayer with her.

Sunday Night:

That night, we had our final service at Pastor Arly’s church. I spoke about the anointing of the Holy Spirit and we anointed and prayed for almost everyone in the church. The prayer time was beautiful as individuals, couples and families came forward to dedicate themselves to the Lord and His service.

Monday:

On my flight to São Luís, I flew over terrain that looked very strange to me. When I landed, the Pastor told me it was the sand dunes of Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses. On the final day of the trip, they took me there. It was close to four hours away and we met some believers at a church that is connected to their network. We then had a tour guide take us into the dunes to enjoy the lagoons and scenery. It was like entering into another planet. I was grateful for the fellowship from several of their church members and the time to enjoy God’s creation.

Flying home, I was exhausted but grateful for how the Lord moved. God had His way in São Luís!

Central da Fé Assembliea de Deus – Samambaia, Brasilia

I was invited to speak at a gathering of pastors and church leaders for the Assembleia de Deus Independente network in Samambaia. I always enjoy the opportunities I have to speak to leaders, because I know that so much of what happens in churches is impacted by the spiritual health of those who lead. I shared my testimony and some practical wisdom that I learned about how to lead in a healthy way and avoid the pitfalls that are so prevalent in church ministry. Afterwards, several came forward to receive prayer for strength and empowerment for ministry. It was a blessed morning.

Famílias Benditas Evangelism Team – Vicente Pires, Brasilia

We took our first team out to the streets from Famílias Benditas on a Thursday night. We were encouraged that so many from the church had a desire to go out and evangelize. For some, it was the first time they had done something like this. We had our Romans Road cards translated into Portuguese and a sign that read, “Free Snacks and Prayer.” Teams went out into the park, to the local stores, a bus stop and the streets to offer free food and prayer. Many people received prayer and we had opportunity to share the Gospel and encourage them to seek the Lord and fully surrender to Him.

Several conversations stuck out to our team. I talked to a young man who was a nominal Christian. He reasoned that talking to God once in awhile was enough. I shared my personal story of when I was backslidden and told Him that the Lord is pursuing Him and wants his whole heart. One of our team members prayed for a lady who was experiencing demonic influence in her life. We pray that the Lord touched her that night. One team prayed for a person whose vehicle wouldn’t start, and the vehicle started up after they prayed! Many seeds of the Gospel were sown for the glory of God.

ICCR (Igreja Cristã de Confissão Reformada) – Gama, Brasilia

We had a great service with Pastor Cisero and the congregation of ICCR in Gama. I spoke about the need for all of us to remove distractions from our lives that keep us from pursuing God. You could sense the presence of God as we sought His face at the end of the message. Afterwards, we were invited to eat churrasco and some traditional northeastern cuisine. The students of Pure Life Ministries came to the service and I had some time to talk to them and pray for them. It was a blessed morning.

Famílias Benditas, Pentecost Sunday – Vicente Pires, Brasilia

We had a beautiful service at Famílias Benditas for Pentecost Sunday. Before I spoke, I had the privilege to present our pastors with a Portuguese Study Bible (donated by Kettering Assembly of God). They were very grateful for the gift. I spoke about developing a Pentecostal lifestyle, giving practical examples of how to incorporate the baptism of the Holy Spirit into our daily lives. Afterwards, many came forward crying out for more of God’s Spirit and there was a special sense of God’s presence in the room.

Famílias Benditas Evangelism Team – Vicente Pires, Brasilia

We had a fantastic outreach with our team from Famílias Benditas. We went to a local park with free waters, bananas and Gospel literature and sent teams around to share the Gospel. We had the opportunity to pray for many people, as well as share testimonies and the hope of Christ. We distributed Romans Road cards, and we saw people reading the literature after they encountered our teams.

One man didn’t seem very open to talking to the group. However, once the group started to walk away, he motioned to one of them and asked him to come speak with him. He then poured out his heart and shared about his distance from God. They spoke for a long time about faith in Christ.

One family in our group had their six-year old son with them. They were thrilled when he prayed for some other kids his age in the park for the first time. What an impact evangelism can have on the next generation! We are so grateful for all that the Lord accomplished. We closed in a beautiful time of prayer and worship in the park.

ICCR (Igreja Cristã de Confissão Reformada) – Taguatinga, Brasilia

We had an impactful service with Pastor Airton and our good friends at ICCR. I shared a message from the story of King Josiah. He was a righteous king who made a conscious decision to serve God with all his heart and soul. I shared several principles from his life about how we can live a similar life. After I preached, Abigail and Claire were invited to sing a song. They chose “Nada Além do Sangue” (a Brazilian worship song “Nothing but the Blood”). The presence of God was tangible as we sought the Lord together. It was a powerful morning.

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for our ministry. God is moving in a special way and we often feel the prayers of His people. You are an integral part of this ministry, and we are grateful for you!

God’s Faithfulness Continues!

February marked a big transition month for our family and ministry. We spent the first couple of weeks ministering in the States and moved mid-February to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. Amid the transition, God has continued to be so faithful to minister to many lives. Here are the highlights from February and March:

Miamisburg Assembly of God- Miamisburg, OH

We had a great service at our home church. It was bittersweet, as it was the last time speaking there until we get back from Brazil. Our church’s vision this year is “GO!” so I gave some practical instruction on sharing the love of Christ with others. Several people helped me act out different scenarios so that people could see what it looks like in real-life situations. At the end, Pastor Chuck prayed for our family to send us out. We are so grateful for a church family that loves our family so well. We had a friend from the church reach out to share about a great Gospel conversation she had at a nail salon that same day due to the service that morning! God is so faithful to open doors if we will be aware and willing to take a step of faith.

New Lebanon Correctional Institution – New Lebanon, OH

We had a powerful time of ministry with the inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution. I led worship and preached to a group of about 50 men who chose to be in chapel. After a time of rich worship, I shared my testimony and a message based on the Israelites about how to live in freedom. When I gave the call to salvation, about seven men stood up to boldly surrender their lives to Jesus! Then several stuck around to ask for prayer for different needs in their lives. One young man in his thirties asked for prayer for his son and daughter. They were both under 10 years old and their father is serving a potential life sentence. He was one of the men who stood to give his life to Jesus. Despite the challenging and dark environment, the Spirit of God is moving in prisons and setting men free.

Bryan Assembly of God- Bryan, OH

We were so blessed to have the opportunity to minister with Pastor Sam and the great congregation of Bryan First Assembly of God. Brittany shared an update on our ministry and I spoke a message about keeping the fire of God in our lives burning brightly. We could sense the Spirit of God throughout the service. Several came up for prayer, asking God to keep their fire burning and I believe the Holy Spirit ministered to many.

Rock of Grace Church- Kinsman, OH

We are grateful for the opportunity we had to share about our ministry at Rock of Grace’s Kinsman campus. We enjoyed a rich time of worship and a timely Word from Pastor Will. It was a blessing to make some new friends from their awesome congregation. We also had a chance to hang out with them that evening for an outreach they held that included worship, fellowship, games, and an altar call for salvation. It was a blessing to see what God is doing in Kinsman, Ohio.

ClearView Church- Columbia Station, OH

We had a great weekend with Pastors Donovan and Sarah at ClearView Church. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to spend time with their family and hear the amazing story of how their boys started a soap company. Their products have been sent into many countries and have been a blessing to missionaries, orphans and many others. They gave Brittany and I some soap to bring to Brazil.

On Sunday, I ministered in two services. I shared about our testimony and gave a message with practical evangelism principles. This year, their church’s vision is for every family to reach another family for Christ. It was a blessing to tie into that vision. We prayed for several people in the services. One young man prayed to receive Christ, and God ministered to him in a powerful way!

Snack Cart Outreach- Downtown Dayton

We are so grateful for the ministry that took place in downtown Dayton. The team that took our cart out reported back that they had an amazing time of ministry. They were able to pray for many people for healing and other needs, as well as share the Gospel with all who would listen. There was a group of about fifteen teenage girls who wanted to be prayed for as a group before they got their snacks. They were even able to get one person checked into a treatment facility. A few weeks later, he gave his life to Christ and entered Whole Truth Ministries to be discipled! God is so good!

Evangelism Podcast with CEBI- Brasilia, Brazil

I had the privilege of sharing about evangelism on the podcast for SEBI (Sociedade de Estudos Bíblicos Interdisciplinares) here in Brazil. It was a joy to share about the believer’s responsibility to evangelize as well as the reward of partnering with God to see souls impacted by the Gospel. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity and look forward to hearing testimonies of those who put the concepts to practice. The link to the podcast is here for those who might be interested: youtube.com/live/OnO9UGsXkBU?si=O-KCXNkwjCs2pm8g

Pure Life Ministries Brazil

We had an amazing time in the presence of God with the students at Pure Life Ministries Brazil. I shared a message about not getting too close to the world from the story of Lot. When we prayed at the end, the presence of the Holy Spirit was strong and we spent time in prayer and worship. It was evident that the Spirit of God was working on men’s hearts. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to minister there. Afterwards, they cooked a delicious meal for us and we spent time in fellowship. They sent us home with ten giant avocados from the property. Not long after, they found a diamondback rattlesnake in an office on campus close to where we were ministering. We were so grateful for God’s protection and that no one was harmed by it.

Igreja Baptista Palavra E Vida – Taguatinga, Brazil

We were blessed to minister in Taguatinga at Igreja Baptista Palavra E Vida. I spoke at their church four years ago on my first trip to Brazil. It was a blessing to connect with Pastor Marcelo and his wife again. My good friend, Fred Geerman from Pure Life Ministries Brazil, was my translator. As it was the first weekend leading into Easter week, I spoke a message about the cross. I shared that many people came to celebrate Jesus on Palm Sunday, but none of them were willing to join Him at the cross. It can be the same in modern church culture. We love the celebration of Palm Sunday and the Resurrection. But between those events is a cross that Jesus expects us all to carry according to Luke 9. It was a heavy message, but I believe the Lord used it to challenge us all in our faith.

God has been so faithful to bless the speaking opportunities during these two months. Thank you to everyone who is supporting us through their prayer and finances. We could not do what God has called us to do without you!

So blessed to serve the Lord!

It’s been an exciting season of connecting with new churches and ministries. We are so grateful for the move of the Holy Spirit in our services and events. Here are the highlights from December and January:

Wilmington Assembly of God- Wilmington, OH

We had a great service with Pastor John and the congregation of Wilmington Assembly of God. I preached a message about being intentional to engage with evangelism in our daily life. I shared many stories of how we have learned to take practical steps in this process as a family. And I encouraged the church to be willing to step out in faith to share the love of Christ to those around them. During the altar call, many came forward for various needs. I believe the Lord touched their hearts and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with their church.

Litchfield Assembly of God- Litchfield, OH

We trudged through some snow to make our way to Litchfield Assembly of God in Ohio on the weekend of a snowstorm, but we were grateful that we did. We had a great Sunday with Pastor Andy and the congregation there. Our family shared in the adult Sunday school about our ministry. Claire gave some details about Brazil and its culture, Abby and Claire sang a song in Portuguese, Isabelle taught some Portuguese words and Brittany and I shared our vision and story.

During the service, I preached a message about Jesus being Savior, Healer and Deliverer. At the end, a young man came forward to give his life to Christ. Several others came for prayer and we had a great time in His presence. It was worth it all to be at the altar when that young man was praying to ask Jesus for a brand new life. God is so good!

Liberty Assembly of God- Girard, OH

We had a great service with Pastor Patrick and the folks at Liberty Assembly of God. Brittany gave an update on the ministry and our plans for Brazil. Then I preached a message about removing all obstacles in our lives that get in the way of our intimacy with God. Several came forward to pray at the altar and seek the Lord for more of Him. It was a beautiful morning and we were thankful to be a part of it.

Bethel Christian Assembly of God- Beavercreek, OH

Men’s Discipleship Group

Pastor Dan invited me to share with a men’s discipleship group that he meets with on a regular basis. I had time to share my testimony with the guys and then shared some thoughts from Scripture about leaving our regrets behind and pressing forward from Philippians 3. We had a good time of discussion and I think the men were encouraged in their faith that morning.

Sunday Service

Even though several inches of snow caused our service with Bethel Christian Assembly of God to be cancelled, Pastor Dan asked us to shoot a short video service with our family and send it to them to post for Sunday morning. Here’s the link for those who want to watch it. Abby and I led a couple of worship songs, we provided a ministry update and I shared a brief word from 2 Corinthians.

El Camino Church (Spanish Service)- Columbus, Ohio

I spoke at El Camino Assembly of God in Columbus, Ohio. This is a Spanish speaking congregation and after a time of vibrant worship, I spoke about believing God for the supernatural in our lives. I gave a salvation call, and several came forward. Then we prayed for many who responded to experience more of God. It was a great morning in the presence of God.

Columbus AG (Portuguese Service)- Columbus, OH

I preached in a Brazilian church called Columbus AD. They have their service in Portuguese, and it was a blessing to reconnect with Pastor Gileade and the congregation. Our family enjoyed worship in Portuguese as we have been studying the language for several months. I preached about believing God for the miraculous, and the altars were filled with people coming forward to cry out for more of God in their lives. I’m certain that many lives were touched that Sunday, and I’m grateful for how the Holy Spirit moved.

Oklahoma Trip

Our hearts are filled of gratitude for a great week of services at Fletcher Assembly of God in Oklahoma. It was such a blessing to be back with Pastor Carper and his congregation. This time, Brittany and the girls were able to join me and minister in the services.

On Sunday morning, I preached a message about keeping our intimacy with God a priority in our lives. We had a rich time of seeking the Lord at the altars as people cried out for more of Him. We also prayed for many who needed a healing touch. One of the women we prayed for said her stomach was feeling better two days after we prayed, which was the longest relief she had since the problem had started. Praise the Lord!

That evening, I shared a message about taking a step of faith into the deeper things of God. I spoke about the need to keep growing spiritually and to take risk in our Christian walk. We sought the Lord together that evening and it was a great end to a beautiful day of ministry.

On Monday evening, Abby and Claire sang a worship song in English and Portuguese and Brittany shared a message about how to get through hard times with the Lord’s help. She shared her side of our testimony and what God had taught her through our biggest trial. Several requested prayer for situations they were walking through and many came forward to seek the Lord.

On Tuesday evening, I preached about developing a stronger relationship with the Holy Spirit. We gathered everyone together at the altars and prayed for specific needs as people felt moved on their hearts to pray. We lingered at the altars as we prayed for one another and closed with a corporate prayer for unity. It was a great night.

The final service was on Wednesday night. I shared a message about making evangelism a priority with examples about how to step out to share Jesus with others. I told the church that this is the main purpose of coming and having time set aside to seek the Lord. We receive from Him in church so we can go out and be a blessing to the world around us.

It was a great week and we were so blessed to see God moving in the lives of the congregation. We had sweet fellowship, many great conversations and rich times of prayer and worship. We believe the Holy Spirit had His way in our midst.

Homeschool Group- Williamstown, KY

Our family had a great time sharing about missions and our plans for Brazil to a homeschool coop group in Williamstown, Kentucky. We spoke to three age groups from kindergarten to middle school. Claire shared facts about Brazil, Brittany spoke on being a disciple, I taught some Portuguese phrases and Abby taught them a Brazilian game. Then they all tried acai and cookies from Brazil. It was a great day and we enjoyed pouring into the next generation and hoping to inspire them to support and engage with missions.

Thank you for all who have been praying for ministry opportunities like these. God has been so faithful, and we are very grateful for what He is doing. Please continue to intercede for our ministry and family. Thanks in advance for your prayers!

The Holy Spirit is Moving!

We are so grateful for all that God is doing through our speaking ministry. Here are the highlights from October and November:

Centerbrook Church- Bellbrook, Ohio

We were so blessed to minister as a family at Centerbrook Church. I led worship with Abby and Claire before Brittany came and shared an update about the ministry. Then she and the girls taught a program about missions and the country of Brazil for their children’s church. I shared a message about the blood of Jesus and the impact it has in the life of a believer. We then took communion together as we reflected about the body and blood of Jesus. It was a great service, and we were so thankful to have connected with the Centerbrook congregation.

East Dayton Christian School- Riverside, Ohio

I was invited to speak in the high school chapel for East Dayton Christian School. I shared a message about making sure we are living with eternity in mind, pulling from the story of several people from the Bible. I strongly encouraged the students to reflect on their lives and consider if they are growing closer in their relationship with God or with the world. During the altar time, several came forward to cry out to the Lord. It was a beautiful time in His presence and I’m so thankful for how He is ministering to the next generation.

Trip to Michigan

We had the opportunity to minister at two churches in one weekend in Michigan:

On Sunday morning, we were at Real Life Church in Charlotte with Pastors Andy and Emily. I shared a message about seeking God with our whole hearts and being willing to sacrifice to make room for more of His presence. One young man responded to a call to salvation, and several came forward to experience a fresh hunger for God in their lives. We praise the Lord for what He accomplished that morning!

That evening, we were with Pastor Jared at Journey Life Church in Holt. Before I preached, I felt that we needed to pray for people who were waiting on God for a new season. Several came forward in response to the call. I then shared a message about learning to walk with the Holy Spirit and live our lives better in step with Him. Many came forward for prayer and to seek the Lord. Several were touched in a significant way. We were so grateful for the open doors and how the Lord moved in both services that weekend.

Greater Cleveland Area Meeting

I had a chance to be with a group of ministers from the Ohio Ministry Network in Greater Cleveland. I was asked to share principles about how to develop an evangelistic culture in our churches. I gave practical examples and offered to provide evangelistic resources for the churches. Out of that meeting, our ministry was able to provide a snack cart to a pastor to use for street evangelism for his church. It’s a joy for us to sow into local churches to help encourage and equip them to reach souls for Jesus.

Metro Assembly of God- Youngstown, OH

We had a great service with Pastor Cornell and the congregation of Metro Assembly. I preached about stumbling blocks we all need to avoid in our Christian walk. It was a strong message, but the church was very responsive, and many thanked me afterwards for speaking directly into their situation. I gave a call for salvation and nine people responded including a group of four teenage girls! I’m so grateful for the opportunity and how the Holy Spirit moved in the service.

Miamisburg Assembly of God- Miamisburg, Ohio

I was invited to speak at the youth group of our home church by Pastor Tim. I had a message on my heart about the need for this generation to take advantage of the opportunity to live for Christ boldly in a world that needs to see true faith lived out. At the end, we prayed for each of the students, that God would set them on fire and use them for His glory. I believe they were stirred in their faith to stand boldly for God in their generation.

Community Christian Learning Center- Dayton, OH

We had a great opportunity to share about Brazil with our friends at Community Christian Learning Center in Dayton, Ohio. Principal Cory Ferguson and his staff invited us to come and do a missions presentation for the students. Claire shared some details about Brazil, Brittany talked about making disciples, I shared about our vision for the ministry training school, Abby and Claire sang “Believe for it” in English and Portuguese and we had a fun Brazilian game for the kids to play. We were really grateful to have an opportunity to pour into the next generation. To learn more about Community Christian Learning Center, check out their website at: https://www.cclearning.org/

Alger Assembly of God- Alger, Ohio

We are so grateful for the service we had in Alger, Ohio with Pastor Mark and the great congregation of Alger Assembly of God. Isabelle had a chance to help hold the donation bucket for BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge). Brittany gave an update about our ministry and then I shared a message about maintaining our passion for God amidst the challenging culture around us. We closed the service praying that the Lord would continue to allow His fire to burn in our lives.  

International Trip- Netherlands

I took my fifth trip to the Netherlands in November. I have been going every other year since 2017, and it has been a great partnership between our ministry and the churches in their country. It’s always a blessing to see how the Lord is moving in Europe. I wrote a separate article with pictures and details that you can read here.

Columbus Area Meeting- Columbus, OH

I was invited to speak at an area meeting for ministers in the Columbus Area from the Ohio Ministry Network. I spoke about the issue of pornography in the church and how to address it as leaders. I shared my testimony, practical principles to help others get free, and every leader received a copy of our book, Delete. We are blessed to be a resource to help churches address this important issue of our day. Many copies have been donated to pastors all around the state of Ohio to help them with this challenging issue.

Peru Online Seminar

I was so blessed to have the opportunity on Friday night to speak with several church leaders in Peru on the topic of walking in freedom from pornography. Missionaries Bill and Lena Shrader invited me to do a webinar on the topic, as it is much needed, but is a difficult one to address in their setting. I shared my testimony and then a presentation with practical principles on how to help others get free. We had time for questions and answers at the end and then the translated presentation was left with them to share with the leadership team. I’m always humbled to have a chance to share about how great Jesus is in any nation that opens the door. Please keep the church in Peru in prayer as they seek to see the Kingdom of God expand!

Cornerstone Assembly of God- Hillsboro, OH

We were so blessed to speak at Cornerstone Assembly of God in Hillsboro, Ohio. Pastor Mark and their congregation were so welcoming to us. I preached a message about keeping our passion for God burning and then we had an opportunity to pray for several people who had significant needs in their lives. We are believing that testimonies will come from that service and we are very grateful for how the Holy Spirit moved.

God has been so faithful to move in each setting where we have been invited to minister. Sometimes, we are able to see the evidence of His work in the natural. But we also know that many things are happening in the lives of people that we will never know. Our part is to obey and trust Him to do what He does best. Thanks to all who are praying and keeping in touch with us. We appreciate your prayers and support!

The Lord has been so faithful!

God has been so faithful to do what only He can do as we step out in faith and obedience to share the Gospel in every door that opens to us. Here are the highlights from August and September:

Family Church, West Carrolton, Ohio

It was a blessing to be back in West Carrolton with the great congregation of Family Church. This time, I spoke about the power of the blood of Jesus and how it impacts our lives as believers. At the end of the message, we ministered to those who came forward, believing God to meet their needs. After the service, one family shared a picture with us showing them wearing our evangelistic t-shirts on their recent trip to Disney World. It’s awesome to see people shining the light of Christ wherever they go, willing to have spiritual conversations with those around them. We are thankful for how the Lord moved that Sunday.

Living Hope Worship Center- St. Marys, Ohio

I had a chance to do an evangelistic training for the outreach team of Living Hope Worship Center. Pastor Josh asked me to provide some practical evangelism tips as well as a strategy session for how their church can make the biggest impact in their community. Our ministry created some evangelistic touch cards with their church’s info (the picture in this post is us praying over the boxes of cards). We had a great time of brainstorming, prayer and practical teaching.

For lunch, he and I went to the local festival where their church would hold an outdoor meeting the following morning. As we grabbed some food and interacted with people, we had opportunity to pray for and share the love of Jesus with them. One couple in particular had just experienced a crisis the day before, so when we offered to pray for them, the woman broke down crying. Pastor Josh was able to follow back up with several people we met to continue to build relationship. It reminds me that you never know what people might be going through. But I’m certain this couple knew the Lord was pursuing them through our encounter.

New Lebanon Assembly of God- New Lebanon, Ohio

The next morning, I was with Pastors Dan and Veronica at New Lebanon Assembly of God. I shared a message about how to stay in step with the Holy Spirit and allow Him to influence our lives in a greater capacity. We had an opportunity to pray with several people at the altars. One young man in particular said it was really hard for him to come up front, but he was glad he did. He shared some of his story through tears, and I know the Lord was working on his heart.

At lunch, we talked to an employee at a local restaurant. When we offered to pray for her, she turned us down. Then a little while later, she came back and said, “I really do need prayer.” She gave us her request but was nervous that her boss wouldn’t want her praying with customers. So, we told her we would pray as she wiped down the tables. As we step out in faith, God will open doors to people’s hearts.

Also, our ministry was blessed to be able to custom wrap and deliver a new snack cart for New Lebanon Assembly of God to use for outreach in their community (pictured above). We did a Saturday teaching with them on evangelism and we brainstormed some ways that they can connect with their community to share the love of Christ. We prayed over the cart together and their team is super excited to use it. We love having the opportunity to partner with local churches to help equip them to create evangelistic encounters in their sphere of influence.

Snack Cart Evangelism- Dayton, Ohio

We took the snack cart to downtown Dayton twice. Our team talked to a lot of people, prayed for their needs and got Gospel literature into their hands. We count it a privilege to share the love of Christ with our neighbors. We planted many seeds of the Gospel, and we pray that the Lord will cause those seeds to take root.

It’s always amazing to see how a can of soda and a bag of chips can open up the hearts of people. We met a young lady who was going to have her first child in a few months. At first she was apprehensive but then shared that she was dealing with fear and let us pray for her. We met a couple who had recently come to Christ. They had been clean from drugs for a year and the man was just baptized a few weeks ago. They were such a joy to meet. Many had physical needs that we prayed for including health issues, family problems, housing and custody. Some were very open and others not as excited that we were out there. But God loves them all.

We don’t always get to see the immediate fruit of our obedience, but we know that the Lord can take those encounters and use them to reveal Himself to each we came in contact with.

Pure Life Ministries- Dry Ridge, Kentucky

August: The God Who Hears and Sees

I preached a message at the Pure Life Ministries residential chapel on the topic of Moses’ pursuit of God. It was a part of the “Unveiling Yahweh” series and the title was “The God Who Sees and Hears.” I spoke from the story of Hagar and how the Lord pursued her when she was cast away because of her and Sarah’s difficult relationship regarding Ishmael. God revealed Himself to her as the One who can See and Hear every situation in our lives, and He cares about what we go through.

September: The Victor Over Death

My September message at Pure Life was my final message on the speaking team. Because of our move to Brazil early next year, I needed to step down from that role so that we could prepare for our transition. It was bittersweet after speaking for several years on a regular basis. My final message was called “The Victor Over Death,” and was about how God ultimately overcame the power of death through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. I encouraged the men to trust in the God who displayed His sovereign power over man’s greatest enemy.

Miamisburg Assembly of God- Miamisburg, Ohio

Brittany and I were blessed to both minister at our home church in August. Brittany spoke during the mid-week service on the topic of hope. Several came forward for prayer after the message and shared how it spoke to their hearts. I spoke that Sunday about the baptism in the Holy Spirit and how we can allow God’s power to flow through us on a regular basis. The altars were filled with people seeking more of God in their lives. I’m so grateful to be part of a church community that loves the presence of God and is hungry for more.

Connection Pointe Church of God- Grove City, Ohio

I spent two Wednesday nights with the men of Connection Pointe Church of God. They were in the middle of a special series for the men and asked me to come and talk about some important issues that men are dealing with in society today. The first night, I shared about staying sexually pure and how to walk in freedom from pornography. The second night, I shared some principles from the life of Christ about spiritual leadership. We had great discussion and it was a blessing to have some of the youth in the meetings as well. God is moving in this generation of men and they are rising up to their potential in Christ!

MWM Family and Friends Banquet- Kettering, Ohio

We had such a great ministry banquet in September. This was the first big event we held as a ministry, and we were so encouraged with the many people who came to join us to hear about what God has been doing and where we are headed. Several commented about how much they felt the presence of God during the event. We wrote a brief ministry report about the banquet, and you can read it here. 

Warren First Assembly of God- Warren, Ohio

We had a great weekend with Pastor Rich and the congregation of Warren First for their 111th anniversary weekend. It was a time of celebration for the history of what the Lord has done through their church for over a century! They had a special choir and time to reflect on the heritage of the church. I was honored to be a part of it.

We had a men’s luncheon on Saturday, where I shared my testimony and encouraged the men to walk in purity and help other men to do the same. Many said they were very encouraged by the meeting.

On Sunday morning, I shared a message about developing a sensitivity to and relationship with the Holy Spirit. Several people responded to the call to salvation/ rededication. When I asked for anyone who wanted to grow in their relationship with the Holy Spirit to come forward, many responded and the altars were filled with people crying out to God for more of Him. It was a beautiful morning in His presence.

That evening, after worship, I felt led to have all of the students come forward so that we could pray over the next generation of the church. Then, I preached about how to position our lives to put the pursuit of God’s presence in its proper place. Several people came forward to seek God with specific needs and we prayed that the Lord would meet them in a powerful way.

On the final day, we met a lady who worked at the hotel who was serving breakfast. I asked her if we could pray for her and she responded with wide eyes, “How did you know I needed prayer? Can you tell by the look on my face?” We assured her it wasn’t us that knew, but God wanted to encourage her and remind her how much He loves her. We prayed with her and she was very touched by the encounter. You never know what people are going through all around us. All we are called to do is be the light and trust the Lord with the results!

Christian Center Assembly of God- Yellow Springs, Ohio

I had the privilege of being invited back to minister with Pastor Charlie and the congregation of Christian Center Assembly of God. I shared a message about developing an urgency to share the Gospel and making sure that the souls of people are one of our top priorities. After preaching, Pastor Charlie and I prayed over each person individually. One of the young men in the church came to me afterwards and shared about how amazing it was to hear our prayers for people, because many of them were exactly what the people needed, even though I didn’t know any of their situations. It’s amazing how the Holy Spirit operates when we allow Him to flow through us. I’m so grateful for how the Lord ministered in Yellow Springs.

Forge Men’s Event- Lima, Ohio

The Holy Spirit moved in a powerful way when I spoke at the Forge Men’s event at Lima First. Men from many different churches came together on a Friday night to worship, fellowship and hear the Word of God. The Lord gave me a message called “Slaying the Elephant.” I spoke candidly about the issue of sexual sin that is impacting so many in our churches. I shared from the story of Phineas, who stepped into a similar situation and took decisive action to intervene. I encouraged the men that they are either walking in freedom, or can be used by God to come alongside other men to help them get free. The altars were packed with men crying out to the Lord and others praying with them for their freedom. I believe the Lord stirred the hearts of many men and I’m so thankful for how He ministered that night.

We are so grateful for how the Lord continues to move as we step out to preach the Gospel. Many of you are praying for us over each door that opens and we are really grateful that you are with us on this journey. Thanks for your support!

An amazing evening of God’s presence.

We had an incredible night for our first Family and Friends Banquet. We were blessed with so many coming to support us and enjoy an evening of food, worship, testimony and preaching. A team from Pure Life Ministries in Dry Ridge, Kentucky came to lead us in worship. The atmosphere was rich with the presence of God. Our two oldest daughters, Abby and Claire, sung a worship song in English and Portuguese. Brittany shared an update about the ministry, detailing our stateside and international speaking ministry as well as the way God is using our speaking ministry through English, Portuguese and Spanish translations of our books. Then we showed a video of five amazing testimonies from people who have been touched through Make Way Ministries (you can see the full video at the link below).

Dr. Gary Denbow, one of our Board members, shared a message about waiting on the Lord that I know spoke to many. I then shared about our vision for Brazil and the progress on our transition there in February 2026. Pastor Nate Danser, our Board Secretary, was the emcee for the event and provided an opportunity for people to sow into the ministry through prayer and financial support. So many were generous in their giving and we raised about 10% of our monthly goal in one night to the glory of God!

One of the things I heard from several people and experienced myself was how they experienced the presence of God that night. His presence was evident and we are so grateful for how He moved that night. One young man even felt like God might be calling him into the ministry as the Word was preached by Pastor Gary. Only the Lord knows all that happened in people’s hearts, but I know that our hearts were greatly encouraged as a Board and as a family. Thank you so much for all who helped serve in so many ways. We could not have done it without you! We look forward to our second Family and Friends Banquet next fall.

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So blessed to see God moving!

We are so thankful to everyone who is praying for our speaking ministry. And God has been faithful to respond to your prayers! Here are the highlights from June and July:

Tent Meeting at Living Hope Worship Center- St. Marys, Ohio

I had the privilege of being a part of a series of tent meetings held on the property of Living Hope Worship Center. Pastor Joshua and his team have a heart to see the church get outside of its four walls to make an impact in their city and holding services outside was one way of bringing Jesus to the community. The worship was led by the Worship Anyway team from St. Marys. The speakers were myself, Pastor Shawn Howard, Evangelist Ryan Young and Pastor Josh Plaisance. God moved in a powerful way every night, and people responded to the calls for salvation, rededication, healing, deliverance and a fresh touch of God’s Spirit.

On the night that I spoke, I shared my testimony as well as a message from the story of Elijah on Mt. Carmel about allowing the fire of God’s presence to permeate our lives. Several responded to the altar call and we were able to water baptize a couple of people that night as well, to the glory of God!

That Saturday, we held an evangelistic training event for the church. I spoke about cultivating an evangelistic lifestyle. Ryan and Josh also led sessions on healing and hearing God’s voice. We closed by praying over the attendees and believing that their hearts will be stirred to step out in faith in their sphere of influence. What a great event it was in St. Marys!

New Hope Church- Lancaster, Ohio

I was back with Pastor Randy Perkins and the amazing people of New Hope Church for two services on Pentecost Sunday. On Sunday morning, before I spoke, I felt we needed to pray for anyone dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. Several people boldly stepped forward and we prayed that the chains would be broken off their lives. I shared a message about learning how to live a lifestyle in step with the Holy Spirit. I shared some practical stories of how I have done this myself. Afterwards, we prayed for anyone who wanted to experience the Holy Spirit and several came forward and were ministered to by Him.

That evening, we had a rich time of worship and I could tell in advance that the service was going to be special. As we sought the Lord, His presence came and we prayed for several people who were just worn out spiritually. I shared a message about making God’s presence a priority in our lives. It was such a sweet time of soaking in the presence of the Lord and I was so grateful for how He moved in people’s lives throughout the day. He is so good!

Radiant Life Men’s Accountability Group- Dublin, Ohio

I was invited to come and share at a men’s group at Radiant Life Church led by Pastor Brian Hererra. This group of men get together weekly to talk about their lives, share their struggles and receive biblical instruction. We had a rich time of conversation about our spiritual lives. I shared about the connection between showing mercy to other people and walking in freedom from sin. I shared several passages of Scripture, and we talked about how important it is for us as men to make the needs of others a priority. I was grateful for the discussion and I believe it was fruitful for all who attended. I was told the men were still talking about that night days later.

Snack Cart Evangelism- Dayton, Ohio

A small team of us took the snack cart out to the streets of downtown Dayton to share the love of Christ with all who would listen. As we handed out snacks and drinks, we prayed with people and made sure that everyone was offered a copy of the Gospels and a Romans Road card. Many had important and urgent needs, and we joined in faith for them. Our biggest prayer is always that God will reveal Himself to each one. One of the ladies we were ministering to decided that day to give her life to Jesus. We had the privilege of praying a prayer of repentance with her. Praise the Lord!

Not everyone is always excited that we are there. We had a long conversation with a young man who believes that religion is a construct of mankind and that (in his opinion) we are not only deceiving people, but coercing them into believing a lie. After listening to him for some time, I told him, “You could probably win any debate against me. You seem to be really intelligent and you really know your arguments. But all I can say is that the God you claim is made up in the minds of men revealed Himself to me many years ago. He set me free from addiction and He lives inside of me.” Sometimes, all we can do is testify to others about the goodness of God and trust that He will use those seeds of the Gospel to open their hearts. Please pray for all of those we came in contact with that day.

Pure Life Ministries- Dry Ridge, Kentucky

June: The Ever-Present Father

I ministered at Pure Life on Father’s Day in June. As we continue to go through the “Unveiling Yahweh” series, the Lord gave me a message called “The Ever-Present Father.” I talked about the importance of discovering our identity as children of God rather than living like spiritual orphans who have to figure everything out for ourselves. I spoke from the story of Joshua and the spies who brought back conflicting reports after spying out the Promised Land. I believe the message was a great encouragement to the men in the program.

July: The God Who Wants to be Found

In July, I preached a message about Moses’ relationship with God called “The God Who Wants to be Found.” I encouraged the men that God does not play hard to get with His people. Rather, He promises if we will seek Him with our whole hearts, He will be found by us. This is God’s desire for all people and if we take a step toward Him, He will come running to us. We were all challenged to pursue the Lord in a greater way and I was grateful for how the Lord moved.

Grace Hope Church- Xenia, Ohio

I was invited again to preach at Grace Hope Church while Pastor Matt was away on a missions trip with several from their congregation. I shared a message about how important it is for us to pursue intimacy with God. Too often, we get distracted with the things of this life, and we forget to prioritize our relationship with Him. It was a reminder to all of us that we need to make sure God’s presence is something we are sensitive to. I had a young man who asked to meet with me after the service. My testimony and the ministry really touched his heart and I was able to minister to him. I was grateful for a great Sunday in the Lord.

First Family Church- Bellefontaine, Ohio

We had a weekend of amazing events with First Family Church in Bellefontaine. Pastor Justin asked me to come and speak at an event called Freedom Fest. There were several food trucks set up outside the church on Friday evening, and then we had a service specifically geared toward freedom in Christ. The Worship Anyway team was there to lead worship and then I shared a message about what it takes to get free. Quite a few responded to the altar call and God moved in people’s lives. Pastor Justin told me that a man who had been struggling with suicidal thoughts was there that night. And since then, he had gotten free and been water baptized. Praise the Lord!

The next day, we headed to a local apartment complex and setup a bunch of activities, games and food trucks. We invited the neighbors to come out and bring their families. Many came out and we had an opportunity to pray for many of them and share the Gospel. It was an awesome day of outreach, and the church has already been back to do another outreach since that weekend.

On Sunday morning, I preached a message about the importance of souls and our need to be willing to get uncomfortable to reach them. We prayed together for the souls of family, friends, co-workers and neighbors and we were reminded to share Jesus every chance we have. I pray that the weekend reignited a passion in the church for evangelism.

Found Life Church- Winter Garden, Florida

I was blessed to have a chance to minister with Pastors EJ and Beth at Found Life Church. It was my first time there and we had a great service together. I shared my testimony in detail and encouraged everyone to search their hearts to make sure their profession of Christ was genuine. I also shared a message about how to develop an evangelistic lifestyle. Several people responded to the call to salvation and then a few came forward to be prayed for who felt a call to go deeper into evangelism. It was a wonderful time in the Lord and I’m grateful for the lives that were impacted.

New Covenant Church of the Living God- Dayton, Ohio

I had the opportunity to preach at Pastor Walder’s church in Dayton. I shared a message about developing a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit in our lives. Too often, we go through life without a continual awareness of the Spirit of God. I gave some practical advice about how to strengthen our relationship with the Holy Spirit. We had a great service together and I was thankful for how the Lord moved. 

It’s been awesome to see new doors open as well as be invited back to places we have ministered before. Thanks to everyone who is following along with us, praying for us and financially supporting us. Lives are being touched by the Gospel and we could not do what we do without you. We pray that the Lord will shower His blessings into your life in abundance!

So blessed to see God moving!

We continue to rejoice at the incredible things that God is doing through our speaking ministry. He has been so faithful! Here are the highlights from March, April and May:

The Wapak Church- Wapakoneta, Ohio

I was invited to speak at The Wapak Church for a Saturday breakfast as well as two Sunday services. On Saturday morning, Pastor Jason put together an event called “Porn and Pancakes.” It was open to the community and people from several churches attended. The event was designed to deal with the issue of pornography directly and people came out to learn more about how to get free and stay free. My friend Sean Ardizzone also came with his company, ArkCybr, to share about the resources they offer. I shared some of my story as well as several important principles I have learned over the years. We had several questions that came in from the attendees which we took time to answer. It was a great event.

On Sunday, I shared a message about not allowing the fire of God in our lives to fade. That morning, as I was getting prepared, I had a random thought about the three little pigs story. I shrugged it off as a silly illustration, although it tied into what I planned to preach that morning. While I was preaching, the story came back to me again, so I shared it despite the fact it seemed like a ridiculous illustration. After the service, a woman came up to me and she was in tears. She shared how her family had been devastated by a tornado a couple of years back. During that time, the Lord spoke to her from the story of the three little pigs. She pulled out her phone to show me what she had written during that time. It was exactly the same idea I gave in my sermon! She said, “I’ve never heard anyone reference that story from the pulpit.” I assured her that was the first time that had ever happened. I was reminded at how personal and loving God is. The way He was able to bring that to my mind and give me the boldness to share it just for that one woman reveals His nature as a loving Father. It was a great weekend of ministry in Wapakoneta.

Pure Life Ministries Residential Program- Dry Ridge, Kentucky

I was able to minister at the Pure Life Ministries residential program three times in March-May:

March: The Both-And God

I shared a message from Nahum 1 about the two sides of God’s character: His fierce wrath toward sin and His indescribable mercy toward repentant sinners. Both of these themes can be found in Nahum’s prophecy against Ninevah. I encouraged the men to cry out to God for His mercy, as He is willing to forgive and restore even the most broken of sinners.

April: Holy Spirit Night

I did a teaching on the baptism of the Holy Spirit and talked about how my personal relationship with the Holy Spirit has drastically impacted my life over the years. At the end of the teaching, we had a time set apart for seeking the Lord. After praying for many men, we had a rich time of worship and the presence of the Lord was evident among us. I’m grateful for how the Lord ministered to our hearts that night.

May 4: Yahweh: The Perpetual Planner

I shared from Jeremiah 29:11, one of the most popular verses of the Bible. However, I gave the context surrounding that promise and explained how it did not look like God had good plans for Israel at the time they would have heard this prophecy from Jeremiah. The men in the program can relate because they are also experiencing a kind of spiritual exile in Pure Life Ministries. Despite how things might look in the natural, God has an amazing plan for them if they will allow Him to do what He wants to do in their lives.

International Trip- Nicaragua

We had a memorable trip to Nicaragua in March. This was my third time ministering in that country and God was faithful as always to show up and do what only He can do. We brought over 200 copies of The Crucified Lifestyle in Spanish and held pastor’s conferences in several areas to provide this resource for their ministries. We also held some outdoor meetings, ministered in churches and did some evangelism in local communities. I posted a full report about the trip with pictures that you can read here.

Bethel Christian- Beavercreek, Ohio

I’m so grateful for a great weekend of ministry with Pastor Dan Brown and the amazing congregation of Bethel Christian Assembly of God in Beavercreek, Ohio. I was invited to speak at their men’s prayer breakfast on a Saturday morning. I shared a message from the book of Nehemiah about the need for men to rise up and make an impact for God in our families and communities. Several thanked me for the challenging word.

On Sunday, I was part of their missions convention. I preached a message about Jesus being the Savior, Healer and Deliverer today just as He was 2000 years ago. I shared many testimonies of how God is continuing to move in salvation, healing and deliverance in America as well as overseas. Afterwards, we had a time of prayer at the altars. One young man in particular testified that the pain in his hand and back went away immediately as we prayed. Others received prayer for various physical and spiritual needs as well. God is so good!

Antioch Church- Lebanon, Ohio

We had a great men’s event with Antioch Church in Lebanon, Ohio. I teamed up with Pure Life Ministries to do this event together. I love being in a room filled with spiritually hungry men worshipping the Lord. The times of worship and fellowship were such a blessing.

Pastor Nate Danser from PLM opened up the conference on Friday night with a message about how the enemy uses the things of this world and fleshly lust to try to keep men from truly pursuing the Lord. He encouraged the men to develop a rich life in prayer that can insulate us from the temptations all around us. Afterward, we got together in small groups to share what God was speaking to us personally.

I shared the second message on Saturday morning. I talked about what it meant to be a seeker of the Kingdom of God and how that should affect our priorities. A half-hearted Christian experience that is mostly lived out only on Sunday morning is not what Jesus had in mind when He shared in Matthew 6:33 about seeking God. We had the men write down on a note card the answers to three questions about their current spiritual state. They then got together in small groups, shared something from their card and prayed for one another.

The final session on Saturday was a joint session that Pastor Nate and I shared. We each talked about two spiritual disciplines. He shared about prayer and Bible study and I talked about fasting and worship. We ended with a Q&A and then closed out the conference.

It was a wonderful weekend in the presence of God. We got a lot of feedback from the men that they had been challenged to press into their spiritual lives. It was so refreshing to be with men who are willing to set aside their weekend in order to grow spiritually.

Snack Cart Ministry- Dayton, Ohio

We took the snack cart out and hit the streets of downtown Dayton. Our first encounter with a woman at an intersection reminded me of how much people are craving God’s love. We prayed a simple prayer with her, and she began to cry and said, “I really needed that.”

I was also reminded about how complicated people’s lives can be. As I had many conversations, I realized that everyone’s journey through life has put them into situations that make them the person they are today. Some have experienced incredible challenges with family relationships, sickness, suicide, addiction and a host of other setbacks in their lives. Our team listened as they shared and then we offered Christ. As we prayed for many, we trusted that the Lord would use the encounter to bring them closer to Him. Our job is to sow the seed and He is the one who will bring the harvest. We handed out 50 copies of the Gospels along with our Romans Road cards. It was a great outreach.

Bridge the Gap- Cincinnati, Ohio

I had the privilege of taking a team from my home church to serve at one of Bridge the Gap’s dinner churches in downtown Cincinnati. Hundreds of people came out that night to receive clothing, a hot meal and hear the preaching. James and Letha Turner do an awesome job and are making a big impact in the Cincy around and beyond. I spoke to one man for quite a while before my time to share with everyone. He had some interesting views about the Bible and religion. Ultimately, he said he was “cool with Jesus” but wasn’t convinced that Christianity was different from some of the other religions. I got called away from that conversation to speak to the crowd.

I shared about a ten minute testimony and Gospel presentation. It can be loud and rowdy during the speaking, but several people had their eyes locked on me, including the young man I had talked to. When I gave the altar call, several people responded to give their lives to Christ and that young man was one of them. Afterwards, he told me that when I was speaking, he could feel something tugging on his heart. We had an opportunity to minister to several others in prayer. I’m grateful for how the Lord revealed Himself to several people that night.

Pure Life Ministries Annual Conference- The Ark Encounter

This year’s theme was “Watch and Pray,” and came from Jesus’ words to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. I was one of five speakers who shared on the topic of watchful prayer. Each session of the pre-conference and conference were a powerful reminder to make sure that we are maintaining a healthy prayer life. I shared a message called “Time to Wake Up.” I wrote a full article about the conference that you can check out here, including a link to that message. It was a convicting and encouraging weekend to be sure!

Calvary Assembly- Willoughby Hills, Ohio

It was great to be back with Pastor Dan and his congregation for their Global Impact and Unity Sunday. They do these a couple of times a year to keep the church focused on their mission outside the walls of the church. They had a worship team made up of multiple nationalities and we worshipped in several languages. I then shared a message that was burning on my heart about the value of a soul. God demonstrated how important the souls of people are to Him by sending His Son Jesus Christ to die to rescue our souls. I reminded the church of our responsibility to prioritize reaching people for Jesus in our personal sphere of influence as well as through prayer and supporting missionaries around the world. It was a great service, and we were blessed to be a part of it.

Thanks to each of you who are tracking with our ministry, praying as we go and supporting us financially. Jesus is rescuing men and women out of their sin, setting people free and doing what no human can ever accomplish. We are humbled to have the opportunity to serve the Lord and we are super grateful that you are part of our journey!

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A wake-up call for the bride of Christ.

The 2025 Annual Pure Life Conference was a rich time of ministry, as people from all over the nation and even other countries came together at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky to seek the Lord. One of the blessings of the conference was being able to connect with many people who I haven’t seen in years, including some I was in the program with in 2011 as well as friends from the Netherlands and Brazil. What a joy it was to connect with like-minded believers who want to live their lives for the glory of God.

The theme of the conference was “Watch and Pray.” A lot of attention was put on establishing and maintaining a vibrant prayer life so that we can thrive in our spiritual lives despite the atmosphere of the world around us. I emceed the Pre-Conference on Thursday and Pastor Jeff and Rose Colon were the speakers. They spoke about the importance of establishing our marriages and families in prayer and the Word of God. After their speaking sessions, we had a Q & A and the three of us answered several questions regarding how to go deeper in prayer as individuals, couples and families. The whole Pre-Conference was a call to grow closer to the Lord and to separate ourselves from the world around us.

Pastor Steve Gallagher preached the first session of the conference on Friday morning. His message was about a believer’s intimate relationship with the Lord. He talked about the fact that you can have a religious experience, but you cannot have a true spiritual life without a personal relationship with God. He encouraged us that our relationship with God must be nurtured, like any human relationship. We were all called into a deeper walk with God, which is a necessity for the Christian today.

Pastor Dave Leopold spoke during a session for men based on Luke 17 and Genesis 13 and 14. He shared about Abraham’s friendship with God and exhorted us to make sure we have our own friendship with the Lord. It tied into the morning session and was a continued invitation from the Lord into the rich relationship that He wants with all of His children.

The title of my message was, “Time to Wake Up!” I shared from the story of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus told them to watch and pray that they might not fall into temptation. (Matthew 26) Despite Jesus’ multiple admonitions to stay awake and pray, they failed to do so. My message drew out some of the reasons why the disciples were unable to fight off sleep, and applied them to the modern church of our day. If we are not diligent and sober in our walk with the Lord, the same thing that happened to the disciples can happen to us. We need to press into the Lord with everything we have so that we can keep our spiritual eyes open and make an impact in our generation. (you can watch the full message at the link below)

Pastor Nate Danser shared the first message on Saturday. He shared four points on the topic of prayer. He said that God’s will is that each of us become less like ourselves and more like Jesus. In contrast, the devil’s will for us is that we do whatever seems right to us. It is through intimate prayer that the battle between these competing forces is fought and overcome. He encouraged us to make prayer the foundation of our spiritual lives so that we can avoid going our own way.

Pastor Jeff Colon gave the final message called, “There is a Wedding Coming.” It was based on the parable given in Matthew 25 about the bridegroom coming for the bride. He admonished us to make sure that we always have the oil of the Holy Spirit in our lamps, a lesson the unwise bridesmaids learned the hard way. We need to have a sincere, whole-hearted devotion to the Lord so that we will be ready when He does come. It was a powerful ending to the conference and we all left with a fresh desire to press into the Lord through prayer.

That evening, we attended the Alumni and Friends banquet. There, we received updates about the ministry’s impact over the last year, saw a video that shared three powerful testimonies of men who are walking in freedom after going through the program, and worshipped with the Pure Life Ministries residential choir. As always, it was a moving experience for me to remember when I was a student singing in the choir. What an amazing work the Lord has done in my life! I’m personally very grateful for Pure Life Ministries, because God used their program in an incredible way to set me free from my bondage and restore our marriage and ministry. For more information about Pure Life, please visit their website at: www.purelifeministries.org

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An amazing start to 2025!

God has been doing amazing things so far in 2025. I’m so grateful for all the open doors and how the Holy Spirit is moving. Here are the highlights from January and February:

First Assembly of God- Massillon, Ohio

It was great to be back with Pastor Jeremy and his congregation for a Sunday morning and evening service. In the morning, I preached a message about what it looks like when Jesus shows up in a situation. I encouraged the church that whenever we enter a situation, Jesus enters through us. He wants to use us to display His love and power to others around us.

During the altar call, a man who had been through some difficult hardships in life and had become suicidal, responded to the salvation call. That evening, when we were praying for people at the altar, the same man was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was a special day for him and I was reminded that God is always going after even the most broken lives, seeking to save and restore them.

I was able to minister to the clerk at the hotel where I was staying, listening to her story, taking time to pray for her and encouraging her to seek the Lord. We also ministered to the waitress at the restaurant we went to, who remembered us because we had prayed for her six months before on a previous trip. When we take time to step out in faith and share the love of Christ with people in our path, you never know what doors will open for the Gospel.

My message for the evening service was about encountering God. I shared about several past saints who testified of powerful encounters that had that propelled them forward in ministry, including Charles Finney, Dwight Moody and Billy Graham. We prayed for everyone who was willing to be prayed for that evening, asking God to encounter them in a powerful way.

That night, a man came to the service who I had prayed for in a service last summer. He had a problem with a disc in his neck. He said that after we prayed, he went to a specialist, who did a CAT scan as well as an MRI and told him that there was absolutely nothing wrong with his neck! God had miraculously healed him and the doctor was surprised by it. God is so good!

The Covering Special Services- Circleville, Ohio

We had two services and a prayer meeting with the staff and students of The Covering. It has been such a blessing to partner with them over the years and see how the ministry continues to grow. They have a residential program for women and their children who are going through a hard time. To see many of them graduate and then minister to other women has been amazing.

I preached the first message about our tendency to make the things of this life more important than our relationship with God. I talked about Esau, Judas, Achan and the rich young ruler, who each traded something of eternal value for the things of this world. I challenged the women to consider the hope of eternity and to live their lives with that focus, rather than on the things of this world.

The next evening, I preached a message about living our lives according to Luke 9:23. Jesus has called us into a life of self-denial, cross-carrying and discipleship. I exhorted everyone to fully embrace the life of the cross, which leads to true fruitfulness and fulfillment in our walk with God.

We had a powerful prayer meeting the following day, spending time in intercession and worship and I gave a short devotional about the power of prayer. It was a wonderful time in His presence.

At the end of one of the services, a man came forward requesting prayer. He sort of stumbled as he came and his wife said that he had a condition that made him unbalanced. I prayed a simple prayer of faith. He went back to his seat in the same condition. A month later, I received a message from his wife. She said that the following morning, he woke up completely healed. She told me that something had happened in 2011 that involved a serious ear infection that had caused the equilibrium issue. They had been to 12 doctors and the last one at the Cleveland Clinic had said there was nothing they could do. But Jesus showed up and now this man is walking in freedom! What an amazing Savior we have!

Connection Pointe Church of God- Grove City, Ohio

What a joy it was to be back with Pastor Barr and our friends at Connection Pointe Church of God. Their church has been connected to our ministry for several years, and our services are always filled with the presence and power of God. I had a message on my heart about going deeper with the Lord. I shared from the story of the disciples and Jesus calling them to launch out for a catch of fish. That act of faith unlocked an exciting journey of discipleship that literally changed the world through these fishermen. I encouraged the church that it is time to press in deeper than ever before. God is always calling us out of our comfort zones and into the deeper waters with Him. We had a great time of ministry at the altars as people came forward to ask God to draw them deeper.

Lima First Youth- Lima, Ohio

I was invited by our friends, Pastors Jacob and Morgan, to come and minister to the youth group of Lima First. Months before, the Lord had given me a message for young people, but I wasn’t sure what to do with it. When I received this invitation, I knew it was for this service. I shared a message called “The Opportunity Generation.” When I look at the society we are living in, while I see so much opportunity for young people to get trapped by the things of this world, there is also an amazing opportunity for them to rise up and make an impact in the world as well as the church. Drawing from the stories of David, Phinehas and Noah, I encouraged the students to embrace God’s calling on them to make a difference wherever they see the devil’s hand at work. Many came forward to the altars, crying out to the Lord for anointing and courage to walk in His will for their lives. God is raising up a generation on fire for Him!

Fletcher Assembly of God- Fletcher, Oklahoma

We had an incredible week in the presence of the Lord at First Assembly of God in Fletcher, Oklahoma. Pastor Scott and his family were such a blessing to me and our fellowship was sweet. I spoke in five services from Sunday to Wednesday. In each service, the Lord moved in a special way.

On Sunday morning, I spoke about the power of prayer and we had a powerful time of intercession at the altars. The Spirit of the Lord was evident and I believe our prayers made a significant impact in the spiritual realm. On Sunday night, I spoke about the need for Jesus’ disciples to live a life that is centered on the cross, and not to buy into the modern idea that following Jesus is easy and requires little sacrifice. Monday night’s message was about seeking the presence of God and making that a top priority in our lives. We had a great time of prayer for people who needed healing or a touch from God.

On Tuesday, I preached a strong message about separating our lives from the spirit of this world. One amazing testimony happened regarding the worship before the message. I had not coordinated worship for any of the services, but on the way to the church, I had the thought that I wished I had recommended the song Fire of God and I Have Decided. However, the first song is little-known and I figured it was too late to suggest anything. Right before the service, I spoke to the worship leader and said, “I’m not sure what you had planned, but I had I Have Decided on my heart.” She chuckled and said, “That’s the first song we are going to do!” Then, I sat down on the front row, and Pastor Scott came and mentioned to me that he had asked for the worship team to play Fire of God because he had heard it at the Pure Life Conference and they had done it a couple of times in the past. Hope, their worship leader, shared after the service how she had wrestled with the set list and wasn’t sure what direction to go. We were all so encouraged at the working of the Spirit!

The last night I spoke about developing a Pentecostal lifestyle, where we stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit everywhere we go. We prayed for many at the altars, and I believe they were touched by the presence of God. I was so grateful for how the Lord moved in our midst in Oklahoma!

Pure Life Ministries- Dry Ridge, Kentucky

As part of the “Unveiling Yahweh” series, I preached a message highlighting God’s desire and ability to heal. I shared a message from the story in Exodus about God healing the bitter waters, because that is where He is revealed as Yahweh Rapha, “the God Who Heals.” I shared about some of the tension that we all experience in questioning why we don’t always see the results of what we pray for and encouraged the men to be anchored in the truths of Scripture and not to allow discouragement or disappointment to keep them from trusting in God’s goodness. We had a time to pray for anyone who wanted to believe God for healing, and many men came forward. I believe God ministered His grace to those who brought their needs to Him.

United Church- Bethel, Ohio

My time with Pastor Jonathan and the congregation of United Church was special. This was my first time ministering there and I was blessed to have the opportunity. That morning, I shared a message about developing an evangelistic lifestyle, where we are more aware of people around us, sharing the love of Jesus as often as we are able. I shared several testimonies of how God has been teaching me to grow in this area over the last few years. If we make ourselves available to the Lord, He will place people along our paths that need to hear about the hope that is in Jesus Christ. The message was well received and I believe that many were challenged to go deeper in evangelism. I’m so thankful for a great service with United!

Hesson Christian Fellowship- Bancroft, Ontario

I headed north to the town of Bancroft, Ontario for a weekend men’s conference with a church called Hesson Christian Fellowship. It was a rich blessing to spend the weekend with around sixty men who were hungry for the Lord.

The theme of the conference was “Spiritual Leadership.” I taught four sessions, using kings from the Bible (Saul, David, Solomon and Jesus) as examples of men who were spiritual leaders, yet the effectiveness of their leadership varied based on their character. In each service, we enjoyed times of refreshing worship, biblical instruction and prayer.

In one of the sessions, we broke into groups of three or four men to ask each other if there was anything that they needed to confess that we could pray for. Several men came into the light with issues they are struggling with, and I believe accountability relationships will be formed as a result of those meetings.

There were multiple occasions provided throughout the weekend for building relationships through conversations around meals and coffee. The insightful thoughts and questions the men had showed me that they were really taking the weekend seriously. It was a great weekend, and I believe the men were encouraged, challenged and strengthened in their leadership.

The Lord continues to bless us with His favor and presence everywhere we go. Thank you to all who are praying for us along the way. If you are not receiving updates via email, please go to the sign up form at the bottom of this page and enter your information to join our email list.

God has been at work!

As 2024 has come to a close, we are so amazed at the Lord’s work. He continues to pour out His Spirit in a significant way through our speaking ministry. Here are the highlights from October through December:

AD Columbus Church- Galena, Ohio

It was awesome to be invited to speak at the Nations Festival for Assembleia de Deus em Columbus. This church hosts two congregations, one who speaks Portuguese and the other Spanish. During this annual festival, they all come together for an outdoor service as well as a big lunch and festival booths containing authentic foods and national clothing. I preached a message about the need for the church to pursue the fire of God. Pastor Gileade translated the message into Portuguese. At the end, Brittany and I prayed for many who had needs in their lives. Pastor Gileade’s wife said that one woman we had prayed for had a lot of back pain. Even though we prayed in English without a translator, the Holy Spirit knew what she needed and she had been completely healed. It was an amazing day with our friends from AD Columbus.

Bethel Christian Assembly of God- Beavercreek, Ohio

It was a rich blessing to be with Pastor Dan Brown and his wonderful congregation in Beavercreek. Before I spoke, I led a couple of songs with my oldest daughter, Abigail. Then, I shared a message about going deeper with the Lord from the story of the calling of the first disciples. I encouraged the church to be willing to walk in greater faith and step out in their relationship with the Lord. The presence of the Holy Spirit was evident as we prayed for many who wanted to go deeper with the Lord. Pastor Dan encouraged the people to write down the word deeper on a piece of paper and bring them forward to the altar as a commitment to the Lord to go deeper than ever before. God is so good!

International Trip to Brazil

Pastor Nate Danser and I had a powerful trip to the nation of Brazil in October. This was my third trip there, and it was very fruitful. One of the significant things that happened on this trip was being able to hear many testimonies of how the Lord had moved on our past trips, as so many people were excited to share all of the breakthroughs they experienced . I wrote a separate article dedicated just to that trip, with pictures and details . You can read that here.

Pure Life Ministries- Dry Ridge, Kentucky

I had two opportunities to minister at Pure Life Ministries in Kentucky. We recently started a new series called “Unveiling Yahweh.” The first message I preached was called “The Flow of Mercy.” It was from the story of Elijah and the widow who received miraculous provision through food multiplication as well as her son being raised from the dead. I explained how this story was a clear depiction of how God is willing to show mercy, even to a poor widow outside of Israel. I shared some of my personal testimony of how the Lord has mercifully provided so much for our family over the years. I encouraged the men to see God as incredibly merciful, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

The second message I preached was called, “The Lord Will See to It,” and was about the story of Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah. This is the story where the name Jehovah-Jireh is first revealed in the Old Testament. As I studied the passage, I realized that the original Hebrew term means much more than just God’s desire to provide our practical needs. It speaks of God’s character, as One who will see to it that we have everything we need, not only in the natural, but the spiritual realm. This is what He was doing with Abraham on Mount Moriah as He continued the process of fulfilling His covenant with Abraham. In both services, the Lord ministered to many men and several shared with me how the message had been timely in their lives. Glory to God!

New Life Church- Mount Gileade, Ohio

I was so grateful to have an opportunity to be with Pastor Scott and the congregation of New Life Church in Mount Gileade. I shared some of my personal testimony about how God had rescued me out of a life of sin and hypocrisy. I preached a message based on the life of Moses about how important it is for each of us to be seekers of God’s presence. At the end of the message, we took some time to seek the Lord and practice what we had just heard. The presence of the Holy Spirit was evident. It was a blessing to have a chance to be at New Life for the first time and see how the Lord is working there.

Whole Truth Ministries- Dayton, Ohio

I spoke at a Thursday night study to the men in Whole Truth. This is a residential recovery program led by Kyle Shaw in the Dayton area. It’s been a blessing to be able to pour into the men in that program. Kyle invited me to come and share a message called the Fishbowl Syndrome . He told me that he feels that message is so needed in the church today and that he doesn’t feel like we hear it enough. I challenged the men to separate themselves from the world system around them, that seeks to lure them away from the faith and back into their addictions. Several asked some great questions at the end and I got feedback from several of the men afterwards about how the Lord had used it to challenge them in specific areas of their lives. Pray for the men at Whole Truth, that they would receive what they need from the Lord during their time in the program.

Snack Cart Outreach- Dayton

We took the snack cart to downtown Dayton twice this quarter. This continues to be an impactful ministry. Providing some food and drinks serves to open doors to share the Gospel and pray for people on the streets. The first time, we brought a team of seven people down. We had the opportunity to have Gospel conversations as well as pray for many people. One conversation that I had that stuck out to me was with a young man who was a self-proclaimed agnostic. I had a chance to share about how I used to not believe, and how the Lord had revealed Himself to me when I got saved. He was very interested and it was great to have chance to encourage him to pray that God will reveal that Jesus truly is the Son of God.

Five of us teamed up for the second outreach. Because of the cold, we brought containers of fresh coffee, and people really appreciated having a chance to warm up. Many of the people we ministered to were homeless or in difficult situations. Some of them asked for prayer to get their children back into their lives or to find housing. One young lady that touched my heart was pregnant with her first baby. She was 19 and we prayed with her and her baby that they would experience God’s blessing in their lives. I had a brief conversation with a young man who walked by who did not believe in Christ. He listened attentively as I shared about the Gospel and agreed to think about it. Please pray for each soul that we encountered. A lot of seed was planted on these outreaches, and God can use it to bring a harvest!

Christian Center Assembly of God- Yellow Springs, Ohio

We had a powerful service with Pastor Charlie in Yellow Springs. This small town has a reputation for its eclectic and progressive atmosphere. I am grateful that this church is there as a lighthouse for Christ to the community. I opened the message with a song and then preached a message about keeping the fire burning in our lives. At the end, several came forward, desiring more of the fire of God in their hearts and we had a great time of altar ministry. God’s presence was tangible throughout the whole service, and it was a blessing to be with a hungry church.

Lebanon Correctional Institute

I had the opportunity to minister in this prison for the third time. This time, I led worship and preached a Sunday evening service to any men who wanted to come. There were about 60 men in attendance. I preached a simple message about how Jesus is still the Savior, healer and deliverer. At the end, I asked any man who wanted to dedicate or rededicate their lives to Christ to stand at their seats to pray. Around ten men boldly stood and prayed for a fresh walk with Jesus. I personally prayed for several after the service as well. Lebanon is a tough atmosphere and many of the men struggle to maintain their walk with God amidst such darkness. But Jesus is saving souls and setting them on fire even inside the prison walls!

Lighthouse Assembly of God- Harbor Beach, Michigan

I traveled up to Harbor Beach to minister to the great congregation at Lighthouse Assembly. I had ministered at their tent revival in 2023. It was such a blessing to reconnect with many friends as well as make some new ones. The Lord put a message on my heart about transparency and the danger of hiding sin in our lives. I also shared the practical side of learning to live with accountability with others in the Body of Christ. Several hands went up when I asked who needed prayer for a specific issue in their lives that they are struggling with. At the end, I had anyone who was interested to establish accountability relationships to learn to walk in transparency to come forward. Several ladies met at the altar to exchange information and begin meeting together. I pray that many will take the step of becoming more transparent so that they can walk in greater freedom.

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Praise the Lord for His Work!

God continues to move in a beautiful way through our speaking ministry. Here are the highlights from August and September:

Pure Life Ministries- Dry Ridge, Kentucky

I had the opportunity to minister in three services at Pure Life Ministries Residential Chapel over the last two months.

First Service: I preached a message about about the crucifixion of Jesus. In it, I shared about the horrible death penalty that Jesus endured in His final hours on the earth. I also shared about five aspects of His character that are displayed in the crucifixion story. A powerful time of worship and exaltation concluded the message as we praised the Lord for His goodness.

Second Service: My message was titled, “Worthy is the Lamb,” and it referenced John’s vision in Revelation 5 of the Lamb who was worthy to open the scroll. I challenged the men to consider the worthiness of Christ. We talked about how Jesus is worthy to receive the reward of His suffering, because He died to rescue sinners and purchase them for God. At the end, we had a powerful time of worship together as we declared His worth.

Third Service: I spoke on a Wednesday night about the person and working of the Holy Spirit. These nights are an opportunity for the students, who come from a variety of denominational backgrounds, to hear teaching on the baptism in the Holy Spirit and to have an extended time of seeking after the Lord. After the teaching, I opened the altars, and many men came seeking the Lord. We had a time of prayer, laid hands on the men, and believed the Lord to touch them in a tangible way. It was a beautiful time of seeking after the person of the Holy Spirit.

Family Church- West Carrollton, Ohio

We had a wonderful time together with the congregation of Family Church. I spoke a message about keeping the fire of God burning in our lives and refusing to allow all that is happening around us to keep us from our intimacy with the Lord. In modern day America, there are seemingly unlimited things that can distract us on a daily basis. It is only those believers who make an intentional decision to press into the Lord, often sacrificing comfort and convenience, who will be able to keep the fire of God burning brightly. Several came forward for prayer. One man felt that the Lord touched him physically during the time of prayer for his healing. God is so good.

Snack Cart Outreach- Dayton and Columbus

We had the opportunity to do street evangelism in the cities of Columbus and Dayton in Ohio. The Lord continues to use the snack cart to attract people and provide a chance for us to engage them with the Gospel. Along with snacks, people are offered prayer and a conversation about Jesus as well as one of our Roman’s Road Cards and a copy of the Gospels.

We teamed up with The Covering Women’s Ministry and met up outside of Columbus. The area we went is known for its drugs, crime and prostitution. In fact, we went to minister to the employees of a gas station, and they had a man come in just before we got there to try to rob the store with a knife. We ministered to many women who were selling their bodies on the streets. A group of people on the side of a building were preparing to shoot up drugs right in front of us as we shared Jesus with them and asked the Holy Spirit to open their eyes. It was heartbreaking to witness the bondage that so many were walking in. Our team was made up of people with similar backgrounds, so we were able to relate to them and shared our testimonies as people were willing to listen. Please pray specifically for the ladies that we met who received an information card about The Covering, where they can go to get a fresh start if they choose. Sadly, some of the women, when asked, “Are you ready to get out of this lifestyle,” said “Not yet.”  (for more info about The Covering, please visit https://www.thecovering686.org/)

In Dayton, a group of men got together to minister on the streets. We handed out about 40 Gospel books and prayed for many needs. One woman we spoke with said she was backslidden and I had a chance to share my story with her about my own falling away. Two men in particular were very interested in hearing more about the Gospel. One of them said he believed there could be a God but had prayed for many people in his life and they had all died. I encouraged him that God wants a personal relationship with him and that we cannot always understand why things like that happen.

As we were ministering to people at the spot where we had set up, suddenly people stopped coming to us. We figured it must be time to head back to the parking lot. Outside of the parking garage, we met two young teen boys. After talking with them, they were very interested in speaking about Jesus. When I asked if they had ever had a time when they really chose to surrender to Christ, they said they had not. I asked if they wanted to pray to invite Christ to be Lord and Savior of their lives, and they said yes. They prayed a sincere prayer, and we encouraged them to tell a pastor in their community about the decision they had made. As we headed back to the van, one of the team members mentioned that we would never have met those boys at the right time if more people were coming to the cart where we were. It was amazing to see how the Holy Spirit orchestrated things for the sake of the souls of those two teens.

Miamisburg Assembly of God- Miamisburg, Ohio

The Lord gave me a specific message that I felt I needed to deliver to our home church. It was a heavy message based on the story of Lot and his wife about separating from the world. Everywhere I go, I see how the world system has infiltrated the church through the lives of Christians, yet many cannot see it because it is all they have ever known. When I gave the call to respond, many people came forward to cry out to the Lord for more of His presence in their lives. For several days afterward, I was contacted by many people in the service who had been convicted about their connection with the world and were making tangible steps toward more holiness. I’m so grateful for the anointing and timing of the Holy Spirit.

Breaking Free Service- Miamisburg, Ohio

Pastor Chuck Sharp and I decided that we wanted to have a service focused on getting free from bondages. We had a service on a Friday evening, starting with a dinner, and then worship and the Word. I preached a message about Jesus’ encounter with two people: the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gadarenes (Matt 8) and the woman caught in adultery (John 8). When Jesus came into contact with people in bondage, He reacted by setting them free. And that is His desire for each of us. When I gave an altar call for salvation, nearly ten of the people stood to make a commitment to Christ, including some young students. We had a time of prayer over people, believing them to experience a greater degree of freedom in their lives. It was a great night of ministry.

Radiant Life Men’s Breakfast- Plain City, Ohio

I met some of the men from Radiant Life Church in Dublin, Ohio at the Der Dutchmen Restaurant in Plain City. After breakfast, I shared on the topic of purity for men. After giving my testimony, I gave them several practical principles that can either help them walk in greater purity, or that they can use to help other men get free. I believe that God is calling the men of this generation to join forces to help men get free from the clutches of sexual sin. We had a great time of prayer, and the presence of the Holy Spirit was evident.

Time Apart Women’s Conference- Marengo, Ohio

Brittany was asked to speak at one of the breakout sessions for a state-wide women’s event called Time Apart. She shared a message about walking in faith when experiencing trials. As a backdrop, she shared her side of our story and gave principles that she learned about how to cling to God even when life throws things at us we are not expecting. It was a great event, and it was a blessing that she was able to be a part of the ministry there.

Lighthouse on the Rock- Dry Ridge, Ohio

We had a sweet move of the Spirit at Lighthouse on the Rock Church. This church had me speak on the first Sunday that I launched out in 2023. It was amazing to be able to share all that has happened since my first visit. I spoke a message about the supreme importance of seeking the presence of God in our lives above all other things. As I closed the message, I encouraged the people to cry out to the Lord like no one else was in the room and many did so with desperation. As people began to respond, the presence of God filled the room and many souls cried out for more of Him. After a time of seeking the Lord, I felt led to invite all the children in the room to come forward, and we laid hands on them and believed God to make them passionate pursuers of God in their generation. What an amazing God we serve!

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