Drew and Steph recently finished their stateside visit, where they were able to fellowship with eleven churches in ten different states. Their family enjoyed seeing everyone face to face, and they were encouraged by their conversations with so many faithful believers in different churches and communities. It was particularly helpful for Drew and Steph to see how excited the believers in the states are about the work the Lord is doing through their ministry in Central Asia. Their hearts have been strengthened by the church's generosity and hospitality, and by how they heard so many people praying for them and faithfully holding the ropes. They left the states confident that “God truly has His people all over the place.”
They returned in September and have quickly gotten back to work. They are finishing up two translation projections, writing new articles, planning a seminar for local believers on the book of Exodus, starting a new evangelistic Bible study, beginning season two for a local podcast, AND rejoicing in the baptism of their oldest son (praise God).
Andy and Kristin have been serving at Webster Bible Church since July of 2024. Andy is currently serving the church as their Associate Pastor. The church is in a season of focusing specifically on raising up teachers, leaders, and elders. They are planning to start a class on teaching, which they hope will be effective in raising up and equipping new leaders. Another avenue for discipleship that the church is working on is their Sunday morning discipleship class.
Two other ministries that the church is striving for growth in are their small groups and a Bible study that is held at a local senior living facility. They are asking that God would use their small groups to communicate the truth of His ways and His Word to their members and that it would equip them to take part in every member ministry. Andy and Kristin are personally seeking wisdom as they care for three aging parents who each have different needs.
Manskül is an opportunity for the men of Immanuel to gather to be discipled and equipped in what it means to be and live as a godly, redeemed man. By God's grace, Manskül will be one tool of many that God will use to grow men to be more conformed into the image of Jesus Christ.
Location:
Indonesia
Population:
1,000,000
Ev. Christian:
0%
Main Language:
Malay, Jambi
Spiritual Beliefs:
99.94% Islam
Bible in Heart Language:
Partial
The Jambi people primarily live in central Sumatra. Most of the area inhabited by the Jambi is a lowland basin of agricultural fields. Almost all of the Jambi are Muslim. Most villages have mosques or prayer houses.