What are we talking about when we say our mission is to encourage, counsel, train, and enhance the vision of pastors and their families in Bulgaria? What will it look like? What will the result be?
Well, it will look a lot like one of our own T&F International board members, Pastor Aaron Pardue, who, since the rainy remainder of Hurricane Harvey flooded its way through the southeast coast of Texas, immediately took action to help his church members who needed help by activating those church members who could give help. He and others formed groups to help those whose homes had been flooded, by tearing out soaked carpet and wood flooring, so that the drying (and healing) could begin. Their love in action blessed the people so much, the usually traumatic experience of a ruined home had to take a backseat to open-jawed AWE. We personally know this to be true since John’s own parents, Jim and Carole Putman’s home was also flooded. What an awesome example for us to see just before we head to Bulgaria! May those we minister to become such godly men and women (and children) for their own churches, and in their own communities.
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