A Pastor's Ordinary Life Energizes His Congregation
Manu Rangarajan, a Gospel for Asia-supported missionary, serves in a village in Sri Lanka—the same village where he grew up. There's nothing spectacular about this pastor, nothing that, by Western standards, would draw a crowd or grow a church. His faith is simple; his demeanor is humble. Yet Manu's congregation is spiritually healthy and continues to multiply.
 When Manu studies his Bible every day, he doesn't go to a desk, a library full of books or a study. Instead, he climbs thirty feet up a bamboo ladder into his tree house. Prayerfully Consider ...Prayerfully consider supporting a missionary like Manu for $30 a month. Did You Know?With few or no cultural barriers to overcome, national missionaries can readily share God's love with those who have never heard. |
 He sits on his mat, and opens his Bible to read. It's early in the morning, but Manu has already been up since 4 a.m., storing up strength and faith to go through the day—and now he spends a few more moments in God's Word before his day begins.  As fruit of Manu's faithful prayers and outreach, the believers in his fellowships continue to develop in their spiritual walk. They learn more about the Lord and draw closer to Him each day.  Their faith in God and love for Him are pure, and this in large part is due to Manu's steadfastness and his passion to see lives radically changed for Christ. |