Convergence

I recently heard the Kingdom of God described as “Jesus’ big dream for humanity.”[1] The picture above is of the Cambodian Friends National Youth Council enjoying a meal at Divine Pizza & Ribs.  For me, this represents a dream come true.

When the Lord put it on our hearts to establish a business-as-mission in Cambodia, I dreamed of the day that a generation of unreached people would interact with the enterprise God enabled us to create.

Ever since Evangelical Friends Church began its church planting work in Cambodia back in 1995, we have dreamed of the day when national leaders would shepherd the Church without dependence on us.  Just like parents who have dreams for their children to surpass them in life, we have envisioned a self-supporting, self-propagating church that carries the Gospel throughout Southeast Asia.

Michelle Murray was instrumental in establishing the National Youth Council among the up and coming young leaders of the Church in Cambodia.  From the onset she knew that she was working alongside the future of our Lord’s big dream for the people of this region.  Now, our MMW Marketplace Missionary is introducing yet another segment of the community to the principles of the Kingdom of God.  The mission of DPR is empowering them to realize their own potential in the marketplace and in the culture.  I believe we are witnessing a convergence of the movements that flow from God’s missionary heart.