Stocking Up for the Ministry

Since arriving here at language school in Jan., we have been stocking up on literature for our future ministry in Chile. The RGBI bookstore has been a wonderful blessing and help in this area. Bob, the manager, has been very helpful to me in the area of literature. Almost everyday after my tutor hour, I stop in and ask him a question or two about what stuff is available in Spanish.

We have systematically added ministry tools to our shelves during these months at language school. Here are just a few examples of the type of literature we have been purchasing and will use in the ministry in Chile. We are stocking up now, because books and resources are more expensive in Chile. We want to be a wise steward of our ministry money for these resources, so we have been trying to think ahead and buy many of the resources now.

"The Lamb" (English & Spanish)
Written by John Cross
This excellent childrens book (10 chapters) clearly communicates the Gospel and the need for the perfect Lamb of God, Jesus.

I just completed reading the book to our children and they really enjoyed it and learned a lot. I have been using the Spanish book during my tutor time to practice reading chapters at a time.
We plan to use this book for neighborhood story times and clubs.

To learn more about this book or read the book online go HERE

We have been systematically buying Spanish discipleship materials from various levels of spiritual growth. Above: Level 1 Discipleship Booklets in Spanish that deal with Assurance of Salvation and Growing in the Christian Life.

Level 2 Discipleship series in Spanish

The 7 book series includes:
Your Life in Christ
The Spirit Filled Follower of Jesus
Walking with Christ
The Character of a Follower of Jesus
Foundations for Faith
Growing in Discipleship
Our Hope in Christ

Level 2.5 - Three part series in Spanish

Level 3 - The Stranger on the Road to Emmuas
also written by John Cross
A great resource for covering creation to Christ in a Bible study group setting.
You can read or listen to portions of the book HERE

Level 4 - Firm Foundations
Similar to The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus book,
but more indepth (something like 52 lessons)

I have also been picking up Spanish books for a small personal library to use in training future Chilean men for the pastorate. These books would be books that would be a one volume help for each doctrine or issue (Example above: Church History). Others include: several systematic theologies, commentaries on several books of the Bible.

Spanish Bibles for our children to use and read as they learn the language.

We do desire to use these tools in the ministry, and we are excited about getting to Chile soon. There is a possibly that one of our first term sub-ministries will be with the literature ministry. Currently, there is no one who is able to run the administration of the receiving of materials, maintaining an inventory of materials, the promotion of materials, and the distribution of materials to the national churches. This is a ministry that I can serve in as my language level improves over time. We look forward to serving in this small ministry to the local churches of Chile. Pray for us as we need wisdom in the coming months about how to go about helping in the literature ministry.

We would love to provide resources and materials to Chilean pastors, leaders, and churches throughout our ministry. This is a vital ministry and opportunity to advance the Gospel and help Chilean pastors become more effective in proclaiming Biblical truth to their church members and people in the community. If any of you would like to learn more about this ministry opportunity, please contact us for more information.