Missions at Our Doorstep
Bearing Fruit
Indonesian Ministry’s Multiplication in 2015
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus’ declared that His followers are called to, “…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Pastor Steven Tay shares how members of the Indonesian Ministry committed to discipleship and multiplication in 2015.
By God’s grace, the Indonesian Ministry has steadily grown from an average attendance of 65 (December 2012) to 85 (December 2015). However, an increase in the flock meant more shepherds were needed. To alleviate stress on the existing carecells – each had an average attendance of 30 – the Indonesian Ministry needed to train up more Spiritual Parents (SPs), Associate Leaders (ALs), Carecell Leaders, and Section Leaders so that multiplication could occur. When asked to become an SP, Atun Tunerah Deborah shared that, “At first, I couldn’t believe it. However, I was ready to be used by God if that was His will for me.”
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Masingan Tamin Joseph shared a similar sentiment, “I decided to become an SP, even though I had my doubts, because I believe God is the one who will empower me. I know that I can’t fail because the Lord Jesus makes me the head and not the tail.” For Irsan Jie, becoming a Carecell Leader was not a natural choice. “When I was asked to rise in leadership, I didn’t know what to expect and was hesitant. I am naturally not people-person and prefer to mind my own business. I cried to feel His compassion towards people. One day, God transformed my heart by letting me feel with His heartbeat for the lost.”