Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature... and make disciples of all nations.
Scott and Nancy Hinkle
Three words help define direction for the life of a Christ follower—purpose, mission and assignments.
The faith of a Christ follower is proactive, lived out every day serving, blessing, reaching others. Let’s do it together.
The city of New Orleans was on high alert following the terrorist attack. Barricades and armed military were throughout the famed French Quarter. Yet hundreds of thousands of people were partying, drinking and getting crazy in the streets.
When the devil gathers a crowd our aim is to turn it into a congregation. Light works best in darkness and this creates a perfect opportunity to reach those who are looking for something or running from something.
“And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them…” (Matt. 14:14 NKJV)
The Lord raised up a small army of 106 men and women from across America including students from Christ For The Nations Institute and Charis Bible College. They had been praying and preparing for months sensing this year would be different…it was.
Although this was our 44th outreach there we could not go resting on our past experiences.
Each day our Holy Spirit anointed team invaded the French Quarter with a heart of compassion looking for those with whom they would bring the Good News that Jesus Christ can change any life.
In the midst of the ungodly atmosphere the Holy Spirit moved mightily. Greater than ever before. There were many divine set ups touching people’s lives.
In just three days our team individually prayed with and ministered to 1960 people on the streets for salvation, healing, recommitment and various needs. This by far surpasses anything we have seen.
In addition, we held a massive Praise Rally with at least 1000 people worshipping God in the middle of it all. A young man sitting toward the top of the amphitheater began to weep and gave his heart to Jesus.
Many of the team became ignited to continue reaching out when they returned home.
Know that what happened was not anything else but the power of the Holy Spirit working through men and women, of all ages and backgrounds who simply surrendered themselves to be a vessel of His love and life changing power. If it can happen there…it can happen anywhere.
Scott and Nancy have worked whole-heartedly in evangelism and urban outreach since their conversion in the early '70's. As "missionaries to America", their heart is to reach the lost, minister to the hurting and to mobilize churches to reach out to their own communities. Their commitment to the Lord and their desire to do His will is readily evident to all who meet them. They have been a great asset to our local church.
At a time when most American Christians have lost the priority of evangelism, God has raised up Scott Hinkle to reorder our priorities. I pray the church will listen to his message and reclaim our mission to share Christ’s love.
I thank God for Scott Hinkle, who has never forgotten his initial mandate and call. He is burdened not only with reaching the lost himself but also training a new, emerging generation of evangelists to go forth and be tangible expressions of Christ to the nations.
Be a prayer partner praying regularly for the outreaches, ministry, Scott and Nancy and their team.
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With over four decades partnering together with churches worldwide for community evangelism, SHOM has developed an initiative to help any church reach more people with the gospel.
What is an initiative? -- “A plan or program that is intended to help solve a problem.” Merriam Webster Dictionary
AN INCREASE THE REACH weekend is flexible in structure and presents a positive and proven practical approach to effectively address bringing the gospel to a community in urban, suburban or rural settings. Attention is primarily focused upon two areas.
A Sunday service of ministry imparting a heart for reaching others is a vital part of the INCREASE THE REACH INITIATIVE.
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