Gavin Fothergill

Muzee had attended Main de l'Éternel (Hand of the Lord) Church of the Nazarene off and on for about a year because the pastor, Mike Kalenga, had ministered to his wife.

This man believed in God but was not living a Christian life. He was living with addictions and other unhealthy habits. But as Pastor Mike took more interest in him, shared the gospel message with him, and invited him to become more a part of the church, Muzee gave his life over fully to Jesus Christ. Now, he is on the church board and a model member on the district. It took a pastor’s interest in a man who seemed lost and one-on-one discipleship to help this individual transition to a person of faith.

Bridge Church of the Nazarene cares for many children. One family in particular found that their seven children were always in church whenever the doors were open. Although their children were involved, the father and mother refused to participate in any of the regular events throughout the week. But the more that these children were discipled and the more that they were taught about the gospel and how to live godly lives, the more interested their parents became in the church fellowship.

Today, the parents are in church, together with all seven children, because of the testimony of their children. Most specifically, their young teen, Shaddrack, was causing his parents a lot of trouble. Bridge Church found a way to minister to him that will have lasting impact on his life and the lives of his entire family.

Discipleship involves being interested in others and caring enough to help them come to faith and then mature in their faith.

Gavin Fothergill is a missionary serving in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Africa Region.

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