December 2023 Prayer Letter

The Journey to 5,000+ Churches:  Inside the Ministry's Approach to Spreading the Gospel

The secret of their success starts with the unique training of the Summer Ministries Gospel Outreach Teams where students dedicate their summer breaks to intensive evangelism and church planting instead of returning home. 

How Successful Soul Winners and Church Planters are Grown

This practical training, spans 8-10 weeks each summer and equips them with over 1,600 hours of experience in the field by graduation. 

This hands-on apprenticeship sets them apart, preparing them for successful careers in spreading the Gospel and planting churches. 

The work of the Summer Ministries Gospel Teams is both rigorous and personal. 
 

They engage in direct evangelism through street preaching, personal testimonies, door-to-door visitation, Gospel meetings and tract distribution. 

Despite rejection and ridicule, their commitment remains unwavering, driven by a deep love for our Saviour, souls and their personal call to the mission.

A Test of character The intensity of the work tests of character of these men; distinguishing those genuinely committed to the cause from those who aren’t. 
 

The challenging environment and the pressure of their responsibilities reveals who will be true leaders in the ministry. 

For those who persist, the Summer Ministry Gospel Outreach becomes a proving ground for their dedication and resilience, shaping them into effective pastors. 
 

Over 85% Full-Time Ministry

 The program's success is evident in the high percentage of graduates, over 85%, who enter full-time ministry roles. 

This outcome reflects the effectiveness of the program in instilling a profound sense of commitment to serving our Saviour. 

The Problem

The students emerge not just as trained professionals but as individuals deeply invested in a life of purpose, dedicated to serving our Lord. 

BUT right after graduation, these trained soul winners go straight to the field with NO DEPUTATION. 
 

This lifestyle, though fraught with challenges and uncertainties, offers them a unique sense of fulfillment and purpose as they witness the power of the Gospel in the lives of those they reach.

Right now, nearly 1,800 men (many with families) live by trusting the Lord (and you and I) to meet their needs.
 

Current Need:
Our goal is to raise $142,000 to cover the cumulative expenses and bills incurred in the course of our ministry's operations. 

We got private financing to ensure timely payment for vital necessities and crucial expenses when they were due but now, we need to cover this cost.  

This amount encompasses payments essential to our work including: 

Provision for food, clothing, shelter and maintenance for nearly the 1,800 church planters, teachers and their families, expenses left over from the Summer Evangelism Ministry, travel expenses in India, facilities maintenance expenses at the colleges, and expenses to finish various ministry projects.

This is a pressing need and whatever you can do to help is greatly appreciated.

Your brother in Christ,

Jack

P.S. I spoke with G.S. recently and he said that:

 “At least 18,000-20,000 souls made decisions for Christ and over 12,000 have been baptized since this past Summer Ministries’ Gospel Outreach; which is still going on because of follow-up work with home Bible studies that turn into new churches.”