Mobile Technology for Evangelism in Spain

It is a fact that there are more mobile phone units on the planet then there are people. It has been said that the development of mobile technology is the most significant thing for the advancement of the Gospel since the invention of the printing press! As AGWM personnel Jeff Gregory, of International Media Ministries (IMM), travels and works in this specific area of technology, he sees the truth of that statement. Mobile technology presents an incredible opportunity to connect, introduce Jesus Christ, and start people on the journey to faith. Recent world events have caused many people to question their cultural religion. People are actively seeking truth and are doing so on their cell phones.

Jeff continues the development of the HopeBox. It is now being used in twelve countries with the interface and content in seven different languages, and with more being developed. IMM is working directly with missionaries involved in the migrant crisis, providing not only HopeBoxes but also micro SD cards with Bibles and evangelistic content that can be given directly to migrants for use in their phones. What a God-given opportunity!

It is a fact that there are more mobile phone units on the planet then there are people. It has been said that the development of mobile technology is the most significant thing for the advancement of the Gospel since the invention of the printing press!

As AGWM personnel Jeff Gregory, of International Media Ministries (IMM), travels and works in this specific area of technology, he sees the truth of that statement. Mobile technology presents an incredible opportunity to connect, introduce Jesus Christ, and start people on the journey to faith. Recent world events have caused many people to question their cultural religion. People are actively seeking truth and are doing so on their cell phones.

Jeff continues the development of the HopeBox. It is now being used in twelve countries with the interface and content in seven different languages, and with more being developed. IMM is working directly with missionaries involved in the migrant crisis, providing not only HopeBoxes but also micro SD cards with Bibles and evangelistic content that can be given directly to migrants for use in their phones. What a God-given opportunity!

Baptized in Barcelona, Spain

The International Church of Barcelona (ICB) celebrated the water baptism of two lives that have accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. The Lord is working in a great way where AGWM personnel Katie Bailey serves on the leadership team with John Carrano who is the pastor. Sidney is a young man who spent about nine months attending the church as a university student. He grew and changed so much through discipleship and friendships in the church. He was a few days away from finishing his program and leaving to go to his home country but he just knew he needed to be baptized. It was too late to schedule it for a Sunday, so it was scheduled on a Friday afternoon to celebrate with him in baptism. He immediately went to work inviting everyone he could think of. To Katie’s surprise, as she approached the church that afternoon, there were about 40 people waiting to come in. They all sat together on the stage, sang a few songs of worship and heard Sidney's testimony as he shared what the Lord had done in his life. He was baptized as they gathered friends celebrated! It was a beautiful moment of community.

A couple of months ago, a young woman began attending ICB. Her desire to know more about the Lord was so evident. Over the next couple of weeks she came to know Christ, began to study His Word, entered into a one-on-one relationship for discipleship, recognized the need to rid the sin in her life and worshiped each week with all her heart. When she decided to be baptized, she wrote out a prayer to share with the church. Her words and her commitment to the Lord were so beautiful. It was a joy for Katie to celebrate with her in her decision.

The International Church of Barcelona (ICB) celebrated the water baptism of two lives that have accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. The Lord is working in a great way where AGWM personnel Katie Bailey serves on the leadership team with John Carrano who is the pastor.

Sidney is a young man who spent about nine months attending the church as a university student. He grew and changed so much through discipleship and friendships in the church. He was a few days away from finishing his program and leaving to go to his home country but he just knew he needed to be baptized. It was too late to schedule it for a Sunday, so it was scheduled on a Friday afternoon to celebrate with him in baptism. He immediately went to work inviting everyone he could think of. To Katie’s surprise, as she approached the church that afternoon, there were about 40 people waiting to come in. They all sat together on the stage, sang a few songs of worship and heard Sidney's testimony as he shared what the Lord had done in his life. He was baptized as they gathered friends celebrated! It was a beautiful moment of community.

A couple of months ago, a young woman began attending ICB. Her desire to know more about the Lord was so evident. Over the next couple of weeks she came to know Christ, began to study His Word, entered into a one-on-one relationship for discipleship, recognized the need to rid the sin in her life and worshiped each week with all her heart. When she decided to be baptized, she wrote out a prayer to share with the church. Her words and her commitment to the Lord were so beautiful. It was a joy for Katie to celebrate with her in her decision.

A Summer of Sowing and Reaping in Spain

The message of Jesus Christ was taken to the streets of Zamora, Spain this summer through singing, distributing Gospel tracts, personal conversations, and open air preaching. These evangelism efforts were taken by AGWM Personnel, Bill and Diane Jackson along with members of their church. Seeds of the Gospel were sown! But it was also a summer of reaping! A number of people were baptized in water. Jackson states, “Each one of those that we baptized is a miracle. Some just recently came to Christ. Others have known Christ for a longer time but have grown in their relationship with Him and have decided to publicly proclaim their decision to follow Christ through baptism.”

Romina heard the singing and preaching out on the street, gave her life to Christ, and now is a faithful follower. Ramon lived for the bottle. Now he lives for Christ. Rosario was involved in Santeria but now she follows Christ. Ambrosio had threatened his wife with divorce because she is a believer. Now he is, too! Laura is a Gypsy that Diane had in her Sunday School class years ago in Zamora. They moved to Toro. When the Jacksons started the church in Toro, she and her family started attending. She has decided to follow Jesus.

God’s saving grace is evident! The harvest is being reaped!

The message of Jesus Christ was taken to the streets of Zamora, Spain this summer through singing, distributing Gospel tracts, personal conversations, and open air preaching. These evangelism efforts were taken by AGWM Personnel, Bill and Diane Jackson along with members of their church. Seeds of the Gospel were sown!

But it was also a summer of reaping! A number of people were baptized in water. Jackson states, “Each one of those that we baptized is a miracle. Some just recently came to Christ. Others have known Christ for a longer time but have grown in their relationship with Him and have decided to publicly proclaim their decision to follow Christ through baptism.”

Romina heard the singing and preaching out on the street, gave her life to Christ, and now is a faithful follower. Ramon lived for the bottle. Now he lives for Christ. Rosario was involved in Santeria but now she follows Christ. Ambrosio had threatened his wife with divorce because she is a believer. Now he is, too! Laura is a Gypsy that Diane had in her Sunday School class years ago in Zamora. They moved to Toro. When the Jacksons started the church in Toro, she and her family started attending. She has decided to follow Jesus.

God’s saving grace is evident! The harvest is being reaped!

Divine Appointments in Spain

On a chilly night in February, three young Africans listened intently as Maritza sang a song from a red box in the central plaza of Madrid, Puerta del Sol. On the Red Box is an open air evangelism ministry headed by AGWM personnel in Spain. After the song, these three young men heard another young man tell how Jesus had forgiven him. They continued listening as a young woman stood on the box and shared a message using a mirror to illustrate how Jesus can cleanse the dirt from our lives and restore us. When free gospels were offered, they remained, waiting for someone to speak with them. As I began to talk with them, I discovered they were hungry for God, having sought Him in other religions. They sincerely recognized their need for forgiveness, and when I asked the young man if he was prepared to turn his back on his sin and surrender his life to Jesus, he humbly replied, “It would be a privilege.” They each prayed in their own words asking Jesus to forgive them and change them.

They were from Angola, and two of them were returning the next day. We gave them direction in finding a good church there.

Just another divine appointment in the Puerta del Sol.

From Karen and Kevin Prevost AGWM Personnel in Spain

On a chilly night in February, three young Africans listened intently as Maritza sang a song from a red box in the central plaza of Madrid, Puerta del Sol. On the Red Box is an open air evangelism ministry headed by AGWM personnel in Spain. After the song, these three young men heard another young man tell how Jesus had forgiven him. They continued listening as a young woman stood on the box and shared a message using a mirror to illustrate how Jesus can cleanse the dirt from our lives and restore us. When free gospels were offered, they remained, waiting for someone to speak with them.

As I began to talk with them, I discovered they were hungry for God, having sought Him in other religions. They sincerely recognized their need for forgiveness, and when I asked the young man if he was prepared to turn his back on his sin and surrender his life to Jesus, he humbly replied, “It would be a privilege.” They each prayed in their own words asking Jesus to forgive them and change them.

They were from Angola, and two of them were returning the next day. We gave them direction in finding a good church there.

Just another divine appointment in the Puerta del Sol.

From Karen and Kevin Prevost
AGWM Personnel in Spain