In 2011, I somehow missed a trip to the church near the snake charmers. When the pastors informed me that I would be going there on this day, I was quite intrigued. As we drove in, the two pastors of the church were filled with anticipation of what fire God might do on this day … Continue reading
One of the smiling pastors from the pastor’s conference hosted me (Pastor Bill) to minister to his group of new believers just a few kilometers outside Rajahmundry on Saturday night. When I arrived, a small group of eager believers greeted me with joy on their faces and I expressed my joy in meeting them and seeing their … Continue reading
Today we were able to minister next to the Sea of Bengal in the church of one of the pastors from our pastor’s conference earlier this week. The pastor and another church member led some powerful worship while Boskar, the pastor’s youngest son, played the congas. Pastor Bill spent some time encouraging this church in … Continue reading
Despite the stiffling heat, about 30 lepers including their family members showed up for our first meeting with the Kovvur Leper Colony. As Pastor Bill began sharing the Father’s heart for them and how The Lord took His time creating them in their mother’s womb. At the end, he shared the Gospel and many of … Continue reading
Today was amazing! It is exciting to be in the Kingdom and do what The Lord is calling you to do! First, Pastor Bill, Troy, and our local team went on a 3 hour bumpy road car trip…to arrive at a village along the river. Then, with the sun blazing, we got into a 15 … Continue reading
We were blessed to stay in a good hotel here in Dehli. Every night when we arrived back very late from ministry, the same young man would bring a cappuccino to our room for Pastor Bill. We were able to talk with Sudhakar for a couple of minutes each night about various things. On Saturday … Continue reading
Earlier this week, Pastor Rohit told us that he had a surprise for us on Sunday. He was very excited about it. When we arrived for church today, Pastor Rohit handed Pastor Bill a pair of scissors with a ribbon attached asking him to do the honor of dedicating and opening up their newly remodeled … Continue reading
Pastor Vijay of Emmanuel School and Emmanuel Church welcomed us to his church and translated for Pastor Bill. Preaching from Luke 15, Pastor Bill clearly portrayed the heart condition of the Father and the son. Encouraged that they too were princes and princesses of the King of Kings, the people responded to a call to … Continue reading
Today, we spent the afternoon ministering in Pastor Stephan’s church. Currently, it is meeting in a house. People pressed into the small room and out into the hallway in order to hear Pastor Bill speaking. Pastor Bill talked about the Father spending 9 months on creating us just the way He wants us. At the … Continue reading
Pastor Rohit and his wife, Sharon, offer classes and tutoring to almost 300 children every day. In the morning, about 100 children whose parents are migrant workers or are extremely poor ragpickers come to their school to receive education that they are unable to receive at the government schools. In the afternoon, about 200 children … Continue reading