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June Newsletter Article
| Jesus influenced his disciples in great ways. You can see this in the few who participated in the writing of the New Testament. The apostle Paul had a huge influence in the lives of the people around him. Today we are to have influence in the people who surround us. We should be challenging people toward a Kingdom mindset, in our circle of influence. You never know how far reaching that influence can go. Michelle and I have heard from people who we ministered to years ago, who are in the mission field, pastors, great Christian business leaders and so on. By our willingness to take time with people, we have touched thousands of more lives. Many of whom we will never meet.
Here you will see a picture of people that took time to influence my life. Gene Frank, the man who was preaching when I gave my heart and life to Jesus. He also became my first pastor. Jerry Burke, the man who was used by God to witness to me, and get me to church where I met Jesus. He also helped me to understand the Christian life. Jerry’s brother, David Burke, had known the Lord for quite some time when I surrendered to Jesus. He was a great teacher and helped me to press on in Jesus. Jim and Sharon Hardaway pastured First Baptist Church, Van Vleck, TX, where I preached my first week long revival and had my first full time paid position. From left to right: Jim Hardaway, Gene Frank, Jerry Burke, David Burke, me, and Sharon Hardaway. Because of men and women who were willing to spend time with me, and mentor me, Michelle and I have gone on to see well over 90,000 people pray to receive Christ as Lord and Savior. When these people were giving their time and energy to pour into my life they had no idea the outcome of their influence. You have no idea of how far reaching your influence will go. Perhaps spending time over lunch or coffee with a young believer or minister may end up having a world wide impact on other lives. |
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