"I Woke Up Speaking in Tongues" Missionary Pastor Nur Rashid | TESTIMONY TUESDAY
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background02:17 Growing Up in a Muslim Home05:17 Transition to Christianity08:44 Challenges and Hesitations13:08 Formative Years and Pursuit of Sports15:50 Discovering True Christianity18:08 Renewing the Mind and Letting Go of Cultural Habits22:20 Hypocrisy in the Christian Community25:34 Encounter with the Holy Spirit28:57 Finding Community and Accountability30:23 Immediate Interest and Acceptance30:52 The Importance of a Good Welcome Program and Solid Preaching34:10 Experiencing the Baptism of the Holy Spirit37:46 Building Community, Vision, and Realness in the Church44:40 Finding a Church that Aligns with Your Beliefs and Values55:36 Discovering Talents and Passions in Ministry01:00:01 The Importance of Clear Communication in Ministry01:02:22 Having the Right Motives in Ministry01:09:10 Surrendering Dreams and Desires to God01:24:31 The Importance of Mentorship and Instruction for Pastors01:26:09 Taking on the Role of Being Launched01:26:40 Pioneering in Different Locations01:27:56 Family and Ministry01:28:55 Highlights and Lessons Learned01:33:34 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Missionary Work01:36:34 Loving and Valuing All People01:38:45 The Focus on Making Disciples01:43:32 Relying on God's Help in the Mission Field01:50:18 Prayer and ConclusionTakeaways Pastor Nur Rashid's journey from being a Broadway singer and model to becoming a pastor is a testament to the transformative power of faith. He grew up in a Muslim home but found his faith in Christianity through personal experiences and encounters with the Holy Spirit. He highlights the importance of finding a supportive and accepting community in a church, where individuals can grow and be encouraged in their faith. Pastor Nur Rashid also discusses the challenges and hypocrisy he witnessed in the Christian community, emphasizing the need for authenticity and genuine transformation. His story serves as a reminder that true Christianity is not just about cultural practices, but about a personal relationship with God and a commitment to living according to His teachings. Joining a ministry can provide the accountability and community needed for spiritual growth. Acknowledging and utilizing people's talents in ministry is important for their engagement and effectiveness. God's timing and His work in our lives are crucial in relationships and ministry. Pastoral calling can be influenced by family heritage and personal conviction. Surrendering our dreams and plans to God's calling is essential for fulfilling His purpose in our lives. Seeking God's will and making Him the ultimate destination brings fulfillment and blessings, regardless of our circumstances. Being a pastor is not just a title, but a calling that requires becoming what God has called us to be. Discipleship involves loving and valuing people from all backgrounds and helping them grow in their relationship with God. As missionaries, we must rely on God as our main help and not depend solely on outside ministry support. Building a thriving work for God requires breakthroughs with different people groups and populations. The verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us that in Christ, we become new creations and old things pass away. Recommended books: 'Disciples Are Made, Not Born' and 'The Master Plan of Evangelism'. Prayer requests: a new building location, breakthroughs with different people groups, and financial provision for the mission. Sound Bites "God saved me and turned my life to the gospel. And ever since I became now, now I truly am a pastor." "Christians just lean on grace, they lean on the cross, but there is no actual change in lifestyle is what he saw a lot of." "I think God's calling me to be a pastor" "I can't go to New York until my whole family's saved" "God's plan for our lives are the best and they are unfathomable"