Our work impacts a believer in Central Asia

 

Thank you for your continued prayers and partnership. As you know, we serve in the Capacity Ministries of Cru. While "Capacity" sounds technical, it simply means we provide the systems, structures, and healthy leadership that make ministry possible in complex environments. But systems don’t run themselves—people do. And that is where our specific roles come in. The End Result:  Sasha’s Story: To understand our work, look at the impact on the field. Sasha (name changed), a young man in Central Asia, lives in a region where sharing the gospel is dangerous. After seeing an online ad and watching segments of the JESUS film, he drove five hours to meet a team of believers. There, he heard the Word of God in his heart language and believed. Despite being beaten by his clan for his new faith, Sasha refused to renounce Jesus. He returned to the believers who led him to Christ, finding discipleship and care. Our Role:  Sasha met a missionary because that missionary was sent and sustained. That is the work you enable us to do every day within Capacity. Sending (Leslie):  Before a missionary can reach someone like Sasha, they must get to the field. I (Leslie) am responsible for the Ministry Partner Development (MPD) function for missionary staff in Capacity. I coach, train, and equip these staff members to be fully funded and financially faithful. My goal is to ensure they are mobilized quickly and effectively so that financial lack never hinders the gospel. Sustaining (Mike):  Once on the field, staff need resilience and healthy leadership to survive difficult environments. I (Mike) serve to lead care initiatives for U.S. staff. By developing training for supervisors and creating systems for staff care, I help ensure that the missionaries supported by our infrastructure are resilient, cared for, and spiritually healthy. The Connection  We may not meet Sasha face-to-face, but our fingerprints are on his story. Leslie ensures the staff member is funded to be there; Mike ensures the team is healthy enough to stay. When you partner with us, you are not just supporting "operations." You are fueling the engine that sends and sustains laborers for the harvest. Prayer Requests Leslie and a group of leaders are planning a MPD training day for all of US Capacity (200 staff).  Pray for wisdom as there are many facets (virtual-technology- and in person), Content would be well received and applicable to our staff.  Praise & Praise:  February Leslie will be going from a marriage retreat with Mike to a MPD Coaches week long training.  Pray for Mike as he single parents as Leslie is away.   Praise: In December a staff woman of 50 years has reported back to her assignment after a season of raising support being coached by Leslie.