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Category: Ministry Story

Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns
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Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns

What does a missionary heart look like? Listen to this interview with Rev. Bob Burns and find out! Friends we … Continue reading Missions And Relationships: Rev. Bob Burns

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Traditions & Eternal Value
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Traditions & Eternal Value

Sometimes we are guilty of throwing away tradition in favor of all things new. Other times we elevate our traditions … Continue reading Traditions & Eternal Value

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Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer
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Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer

(This ministry story happened very early on in our ministry here in Ecuador. Thank you for traveling along with us … Continue reading Ministry Story: Preaching and Prayer

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Motives
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Motives

(Originally posted June 5, 2019)What motivates you to attend church? Today’s ministry story is a reflection on motives. With much … Continue reading Motives

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Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled
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Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled

We invite you on a journey into the countryside of Cayambe. We will have to leave the smooth road and … Continue reading Ministry Story: Cobblestone Less Traveled

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What is a Minga?
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What is a Minga?

 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, … Continue reading What is a Minga?

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Ministry Story: The Ark
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Ministry Story: The Ark

Friends, this post was first published in September of 2019. We love walking alongside our brothers and sisters here in … Continue reading Ministry Story: The Ark

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Holy Week
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Holy Week

Friends, this post is a throwback post which was first published in April of 2019. What do old Roman military … Continue reading Holy Week

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Missions And Relationships
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Missions And Relationships

Friends, this post was first published in July of2019. What does a missionary heart look like? Listen to this interview … Continue reading Missions And Relationships

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Women’s Conference
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Women’s Conference

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke on you and … Continue reading Women’s Conference

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Rest
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Rest

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Continue reading Rest

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Radio Silence
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Radio Silence

“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me—and I in him—bears much fruit, because apart from me … Continue reading Radio Silence

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Ministry Story: No Earthly Pastor
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Ministry Story: No Earthly Pastor

Friends, this post was first published in May of 2019. What do you do if you your church has no … Continue reading Ministry Story: No Earthly Pastor

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Speak!
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Speak!

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, … Continue reading Speak!

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A Covid Story
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A Covid Story

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An Adventure and a Testimony
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An Adventure and a Testimony

What should you do then, brothers and sisters?When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has … Continue reading An Adventure and a Testimony

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The Salvation of Two Young Men
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The Salvation of Two Young Men

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The Family of God
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The Family of God

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family … Continue reading The Family of God

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A Day in The lives of your missionaries
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A Day in The lives of your missionaries

Friends, we invite you to listen to our podcast today as we give you a glimpse into our day. Continue reading A Day in The lives of your missionaries

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Ministry Story: Communion
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Ministry Story: Communion

Friends, this post was first published in July of 2019. There is something powerful about the shared experience of Communion! … Continue reading Ministry Story: Communion

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Ministry Update: Missionary thought EXERCISE
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Ministry Update: Missionary thought EXERCISE

Friends, today’s podcast is designed to help you think through some of the issues that we have to think through … Continue reading Ministry Update: Missionary thought EXERCISE

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Ministry Update: Dylan
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Ministry Update: Dylan

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises. Is anyone among you … Continue reading Ministry Update: Dylan

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Annual Report
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Annual Report

Some years seem shorter than others. 2019 felt like a very short year for us. Short but action packed! The … Continue reading Annual Report

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Trouble in El Carmen
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Trouble in El Carmen

Imagine being jolted awake by a car accident. Only the sound of crunching metal and the smell of hot brakes … Continue reading Trouble in El Carmen

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Christmas Baptisms
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Christmas Baptisms

The great commission says to go, make disciples and baptize. That is just what the Zabala church in Ecuador is … Continue reading Christmas Baptisms

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Santa Isabel
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Santa Isabel

One of the ministries we are privileged to participate in is teaching seminary classes to developing Christians and church leaders. … Continue reading Santa Isabel

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News From The C.O.P.
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News From The C.O.P.

We encourage you you to take a moment and meet the new international directors of the Children of Promise sponsorship … Continue reading News From The C.O.P.

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Children Of Promise Testimony

One of the programs that we work with is called Children of Promise. Here is a testimony from a young … Continue reading Children Of Promise Testimony

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9/11
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9/11

Eighteen years ago nearly three thousand people died in the Islamic terrorist known as the 9/11 attacks. Please take some … Continue reading 9/11

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Danny And Mayra
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Danny And Mayra

First click play on today’s podcast, Then click here to find out more! Love, The Downing Family Continue reading Danny And Mayra

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Traditions & Eternal Value

Sometimes we are guilty of throwing away tradition in favor of all things new. Other times we elevate our traditions … Continue reading Traditions & Eternal Value

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Ministry Story: Eastern Tennessee Healing!
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Ministry Story: Eastern Tennessee Healing!

Listen to what happened in Eastern Tennessee!   Love, The Downing Family Friends we invite you to click here to … Continue reading Ministry Story: Eastern Tennessee Healing!

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Who Will Fill Your Shoes?
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Who Will Fill Your Shoes?

Generations all have defining characteristics. One generation can vary drastically from another. In the church we sometimes struggle with the … Continue reading Who Will Fill Your Shoes?

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Ministry Story: The Greenville Blessing
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Ministry Story: The Greenville Blessing

Sometimes bad things that happen to us are simply opportunities for God to bless us unexpectedly. Today’s podcast is a … Continue reading Ministry Story: The Greenville Blessing

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Ministry Story: Move Out!
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Ministry Story: Move Out!

Today’s Ministry story explores the question: Where does missionary work occur? Just click play on the audio file to find … Continue reading Ministry Story: Move Out!

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Ministry Story: Tapestry
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Ministry Story: Tapestry

Tapestries are all around us. What threads are evident in your tapestry?   Love, The Downings Continue reading Ministry Story: Tapestry

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Ministry Story: Gratitude And An Invitation
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Ministry Story: Gratitude And An Invitation

With much love, The Downings   Continue reading Ministry Story: Gratitude And An Invitation

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Ministry Story: Motives
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Ministry Story: Motives

What motivates you to attend church? Today’s ministry story is a reflection on motives.     With much love, The … Continue reading Ministry Story: Motives

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Baby Dedication

Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Baby Dedication

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Ministry Story: An Invitation To Visit
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Ministry Story: An Invitation To Visit

  Visiting the mission that you support does a world of good, both for you and for your brethren. Today’s … Continue reading Ministry Story: An Invitation To Visit

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Ministry Story: The Good Father
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Ministry Story: The Good Father

  During a recent worship experience in Quito a father lead his children to the front of the sanctuary to … Continue reading Ministry Story: The Good Father

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A Tale Of Two Rivers
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A Tale Of Two Rivers

In the seventh chapter of John’s Gospel, Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to him and drink and … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Rivers

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Ministry Story: Celebrate
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Ministry Story: Celebrate

April is a month of celebration! Adelena turns two this month, the Santa Clara and El Carmen churches celebrate their … Continue reading Ministry Story: Celebrate

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Ministry Story: Children of Promise

Today’s ministry story is an ongoing story. Karen Lambert served as the national director for the Children of Promise in … Continue reading Ministry Story: Children of Promise

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Ministry Story: Video Update

Last year was a great year for ministry! Here is a quick video update compleat with contact info at the … Continue reading Ministry Story: Video Update

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Ministry Story: Prayer
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Ministry Story: Prayer

Have you ever thought about the powerful impact your prayers have? Prayer is the life line of the missionary. When … Continue reading Ministry Story: Prayer

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Ministry Story: Heavy Hearts
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Ministry Story: Heavy Hearts

We eagerly await the day when all things are made new! Today’s ministry story happened during the first year of … Continue reading Ministry Story: Heavy Hearts

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Ministry Story: Santa Elena
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Ministry Story: Santa Elena

  The rain was pounding on the windshield as our Toyota rolled to a stop. It was the kind of … Continue reading Ministry Story: Santa Elena

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Ministry Story: La Pradera
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Ministry Story: La Pradera

  We had two wonderful experiences recently. We had the joy of worshiping with a new church plant in La … Continue reading Ministry Story: La Pradera

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Ministry Story: Jonatan
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Ministry Story: Jonatan

We recently had the joy of attending the graduation dinner for our friend Jonatan. Jonatan was a Child Of Promise. … Continue reading Ministry Story: Jonatan

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