Celebrating Four New Churches

Matthew 28:19-20

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

Dear Friends and Partners

These churches are the fruit of a discipleship cycle that continues year after year as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission.

It begins with prayer. We ask the Lord to raise up laborers for His harvest and prepare hearts to receive the gospel.

From prayer, we move to sowing the gospel. National pastors and church workers share the good news of Jesus Christ in villages and communities where many have never heard a clear presentation of the gospel.

As people trust Christ, we begin tending the souls. New believers are being discipled by gathering for worship, Bible teaching, fellowship, and spiritual growth through the local church.

From these growing churches, we begin gleaning. Men and women who show spiritual maturity are encouraged to attend one of our Bible colleges for further training and preparation for ministry.

2 Timothy 2:2

"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."

Then the cycle begins again. Trained leaders plant churches, evangelize new communities, disciple believers, and raise up the next generation of workers.

Thank you for your prayers and generosity. Your partnership is helping fulfill Christ's command to make disciples and establish churches throughout Congo. Together, we are seeing lives changed for eternity.

Please continue praying that the Lord of the harvest will send forth more laborers into His harvest fields and that many more churches will be planted in the years ahead.

Together, we are seeing lives changed and Christ's kingdom expanded one village, one church, and one disciple at a time.

Gale G. Dawson, Founder and Director, Rise Congo Mission