EM135: Bringing Hope and Love to the Local Samaria, with Chris Tress
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Show Notes
Chris Tress is the pastor of Bow Down Church. As a local missionary, he works to replace segregation with unity and to reach out to the poorer communities. Listen to hear his conviction for reaching the marginalized.
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What we talked about
- 00:42 – Episode summary
- 01:09 – Introduction
- 02:56 – What led you to local missions?
- 04:26 – Challenges in everyday life
- 10:10 – Living in the Kingdom while facing the world
- 12:05 – Meaningful verses
- 16:23 – Remembering our First Love with Jenny Beth Gardner
- 19:43 – What is exciting you about ministry?
- 26:18 – The impact of mentoring
- 32:22 – Uniting cultures and races through Christ
- 34:53 – Struggling with segregation
- 37:10 – Internet and book resources
- 39:28 – Parting advice and contact info
Chris's church website: Bow Down Church
Resources & Contact Info
- The Making of a Disciple by Dr. Keith Phillips (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
- Out of Ashes by Dr. Keith Philips (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
- Books by John Perkins (Also available from Audible, qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
- Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington (Also available from Audible, qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
- Bow Down Church
- The Transformational Education Network Ten3
Feedback
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