November 12, 2004
Dear Partners in Ministry,
This past month has been an exciting one, to say the least! Recently we followed up with a pastor with whom we conducted a training several months ago. This pastor told us how they have taken what they learned to another sister church in Gainesville, FL. They trained the Gainesville church with what they had learned from ETI. Now that church in Gainesville is growing because they have become witnesses. In other words, they are passing on what they have learned (2 Timothy 2:2). All of this is happening because of you and your faithfulness to this ministry. THANK YOU!
The Lord is doing incredible things and opening many doors.
Some of what He has done follows:
- He provided a wonderful volunteer to help us fix our distressed computer. Thanks, Jeff!
- There are now three of us preaching on several floors at 33rd Street jail on Monday nights. Inmates are being saved almost weekly, and their lives are being touched.
- We had the blessing of preaching at the House of Prayer and Praise. Souls were saved and the Lord was clearly present.
- Trainings are being set for the upcoming year.
- ETI is based on the 3-tiered process: The Basic Seminar, the Discipleship Seminar, and the Advanced Seminar. Once a church or individual has gone through our basic training, they are ready for phase two, discipleship. Dr. Robert White (my mentor) is heading-up the discipleship area of ETI. The Lord is bringing partners to this ministry who are passionate about discipleship and who embrace the philosophy of this ministry, that “Evangelism is not complete until a disciple is made.”
- We are continuing to prepare for a massive mail-out to 8,200 churches within a 100 mile radius of Orlando. PLEASE pray for pastor’s hearts to be open to embrace this training.
- Barry Bright from Wilkins Communications has been in continuous contact with us for the past three years since we broadcasted HeartCall on WTLN 950am. He is overseer of ten different radio stations throughout the country, and is very excited to air our 15 minute daily radio spots. This program is geared to train, encourage, and equip the body of Christ to be effective and fervent witnesses for Jesus Christ. When we aired this program (for 9 months) three years ago, the response was overwhelming. Many people contacted us, were trained and encouraged. Entire churches have been trained as a result of this broadcast, and we know that this is just the beginning. We’re excited to follow the Lord’s leading to see what HE is going to do! We can have these 15 minute programs aired (on several stations) for only $32 a program! That is $160 a week to train, encourage, and equip literally thousands of listeners to be effective witnesses for Jesus! This could be an incredible open door of opportunity to train and encourage endless multitudes! PLEASE PRAY that the Lord will supernaturally supply the needed funds. Oh, the impact that these broadcasts could have (and have had) for the Kingdom of God! We are looking for individuals, businesses, etc. who would like to “Adopt a City.” There are currently openings at WSKY Ashville, NC; WFAM Greenville, SC; WBXR Huntsville, AL; KLNG Omaha, NE; KXKS Albuquerque, NM; KCNW Kansas City; WWNL, Pittsburgh, PA; WLMR, Chattanooga, TN; and WBRI, Indianapolis, IN. As you know, there are very few programs specifically focusing on training Christians to share their faith, and the need is great. Thank you for praying!
- We have had several contacts through the website from individuals out of state who are requesting training materials. Please pray that the Lord will bring individuals who are gifted and can help us in reproducing the training seminars. This would include tape and CD duplication, editing, and design.
- Because of your faithfulness this past month, there were a total of 27 people that received Jesus as their Savior (Psalm 118:23).
We long for your prayers, especially in these specific areas:
- That God’s hand be clearly upon this ministry, that HE would anoint it with the power, fire and passion of the Holy Spirit from above (Isaiah 64:1), and that HE alone would receive all of the glory, honor, and praise! (1 Corinthians 1:31)
- That HE would raise up even more prayer, financial, and working partners at ETI.
- That HE would continue to open doors for trainings.
- That we desire for the beginning of Discipleship Training to commence at churches.
- That the mass mail-out to the many pastors and churches in west Florida informing them of E.T.I. will be received with open hearts and that the Lord will prepare their churches to be trained.
- That the Lord will bring an individual(s) who is gifted in graphic design to help with our brochures, etc.
- That much needed wisdom and direction will be received by ETI (James 1:5).
Thank you very much for being a part of this ministry. We love each and every one of you so much! You’re SUCH a blessing and encouragement to us. Please let us know how we can pray for you and minister to you in any way.
Your servants and co-laborers in Jesus,
Dave, Linda, Caleb, Micah, Josiah and Grace Hook
(Romans 11:33-36; Numbers 6:24-26; Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Corinthians 5:9)
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