Then the Ugandans arrived. There are 20 of them, most of them already doing church planting. Henry who came to a training a year ago has brought up these 20 who are now going out and starting churches. They are here now for more intense training from not only Roger, but Dawson’s team as well. One woman became a Believer which is a miracle in itself. Her entire community is M**lim, but she is still not intimidated or discouraged but going out spreading the gospel anywhere and everywhere she can. Henry is the sweetest, most humble, precious man imaginable. Some of these people, even if with the language barrier, exude the Holy Spirit and His power and presence to such a degree it’s unbelievable. Just to be in their presence is very, very humbling. Usually they are in dirty, dusty, torn, and often threadbare clothes, even if it is a suit or collared dress shirt, and they are thin from limited food. Still, their faces and demeanor testify loudly to the true men and women of honor and wealth they truly are.
Kingdom-focused dreams are a great starting point for faith.
One network of churches in Kenya set a goal of 2,000 new baptisms for 2011. They missed the mark, baptizing 'only' 720 people. Undaunted, and knowing that God wanted to set free many people living in the oppression of victimization and poverty, they set their new goal for 2012: 4,000. They have learned some lessons and believe they should aim high!