Our lives are destined to become like the life of Jesus.The whole purpose of Jesus' ministry is to bring us to the house of the Father.Not only did Jesus come to free us from the bonds of sin and death. He also came to lead us into intimacy of His divine life. -- Henri Nouwen Praise: God has answered …
November Update
Praise: The Colorado Springs trip was very fruitful. I may have also found a part-time volunteer. Please pray for the follow-up needed. Most of our year-end projects are now queued up, please pray: Giving Tuesday: Reaching unreached people groups Central Ethiopia. Year-end email series: five messages with a challenge grant. December Film Teams appeal with …
Five Prayers for Those Who Desire to Live Generously*
By Art Rainer Where are you on your generosity journey? Maybe you already give but wish to be one who reflects Macedonian-like generosity. Maybe you started giving out of obedience to God but desire a deeper love for generosity. Maybe you haven’t started giving but know generosity should be your next step of faith. Wherever …
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A Prayer of Faith to Lean Into Life’s Uncertainty*
Thy way, O Lord! Thy way—not mine!Although, opprest,For smoother, sunnier paths I pine,Thy way is best. Though crossing thirsty deserts drear,Or mountain’s crest;Although I faint with toil and fear,Thy way is best. Though not one open door befriendThe passing guest;Though night its darkest terror lend,Thy way is best. So seeming wild without a plan,Now east, now …
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October Prayer Update
PRAISE: The September trip to Georgia went well. I had a delightful visit with a couple of long-time friends, just ahead of the team meetings. Our visit with Renew World Outreach, a key field partner, was inspiring; that was also prior to our leadership team meetings. Thanks for your prayers. Year-end plans are coming together. Pray for the preparations for …
September Prayer Update
PRAISE: Overall, it has been a good and fruitful summer, and I have some quality time with a few friends, even with three ministry trips just a few weeks apart. Jesus Film Project® has relaunched our animated film project “JESUS” (ASJ) with a new production company (Sunrise Animation Studios of SA) and director (Phil Cunningham) …
August Prayer Update
[Yours truly, Pedro Pinto and Bill Prescott.] One of the great benefits of attending our Cru25 Staff Conference last month was the opportunity to network and meet colleagues from across the country, and even the world. Jesus Film has national Regional Strategy Leaders in seven continental areas of the world. Prior to Cru25, I had …
What God did in 2024!
Watch this YouTube video from Josh Newell, my Executive Director. Rejoice in what God did and please join in praying us for even greater fruitfulness in 2025! To Him goes all the glory!
July Prayer Update
PRAISE: The June trip to our Orlando headquarters with some of my team was productive and our goal of making quality, in-person connections with colleagues was met. The support needed for my July Cru25 staff conference and ministry trip have come in; God provided in unique ways. Pray I will hear from Him during this …
June Prayer Update
PRAISE: The final numbers for Easter season television broadcasts are in, God worked and a projected 111,968,285 watched (the goal was 100 million). Pray for the follow-up of those who responded. 31 languages were viewed in 86 countries on 68 stations (the goal was 60 stations). A new director and production company has been selected …
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