by Summer Kelley
Poland
Although they'd been equipped and trained well, they were a little nervous. Scared even. The reality of what they were about to do hit them hard.
You see, this group of leaders in Namyslow in the South part of Poland has been commissioned by Gospel Joy Evangelism and Discipleship to care for and disciple seekers and new believers who indicated interest in being a part of a Bible-based fellowship after a Gospel Joy Workshop in their city.
They spent the past months learning how to lead, grow and multiply this new group, but they've never done anything like this before. Andrew Gorski, Director of Gospel Joy Workshops shared that these leaders are begging for prayer!
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Seventy-five people attended the Gospel Joy Workshop in Namyslow at the end of February. Fifteen indicated they were interested in being part of the Bible-based fellowship!
Gospel Joy has been planting churches all over Poland following their workshops. Now they've gone ahead of the workshops and trained leaders ahead of time, preparing them to be ready for the interest created by the workshop!
Gospel Joy Workshop participants learn about Gospel Music and the source of its joy.
Gospel Joy Workshop weekends end with a final performance where participants share what they've learned - about music and Jesus - with their friends and family.
Although it may seem commonplace because we share reports like this so often, it's not. Each and every time it happens, it's clearly God's hand at work.
For years and years, reaching out to the mainstream community was virtually impossible. Regarded as a scary cult to be avoided, evangelicals couldn't pay people to come to their outreach events. They dreamt of 20 people showing up!
And now, 75 people came. Fifteen want to know more about a relationship with Jesus!
That's 15 stories changed. Fifteen lives who have tasted the goodness of a relationship with Jesus and taken action to continue down that path! Fifteen who plan to participate in the life of God's people, and if they stay around, they will grow into disciple-makers themselves through the work of God's Spirit and Gospel Joy's proven discipleship framework.
Andrew adds, "Thank you for partnering in spreading the Good News to the utmost parts of the world! Your prayers and support matters and impacts people!"
About the Author
Summer Kelley is a writer and follower of Jesus living in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and three kids. She’s had the honor and privilege of telling ITMI’s stories since 2006. Summer loves reading, the outdoors and Coca-Cola Classic.