Nick DeMerchant Philosophy
My Philosophy of Ministry By Nick DeMerchant I learned at a young age that salvation comes from Christ alone, and no amount of good works can save us. Scripture makes that point very clear. In the past, I have not been faithful as far as church attendance goes, and …
Africa Journal “Home again”
Home Again, Last Journal By Pastor Steve Nute The clock on the dresser said 3:00 a.m. as I snapped awake. I felt with my left hand to see if she was really there and smiled as she stirred and grabbed my hand. “Is it really you?” I asked for …
Africa Journal “Emma”
Emma By Pastor Steve Nute I strained to catch the clear tones of the soft voice as Emmanuel continued his interesting account of the nation’s struggle. I found myself wanting to know more, feel more, be more involved with these people who had been so used up. This session …
Miz Carla’s Next Steps
Next Steps By Miz Carla Many are called few are chosen. I always thought that it was God choosing us, but we must also choose to answer His call. We must choose to say yes. Yes during the process of training and the equipping, it is a moment by …
Africa Journal “Food”
FOOD By Pastor Steve Nute The aroma of fried chicken on a barbecue grill caught my nose as I passed by that house on my bike. I went a little farther and smelled the unmistakable lusciousness of some fortunate person’s sirloin. I was reminded a moment of food and …
Africa Journal “Ngwelle”
Ngwelle By Pastor Steve Nute I was moved emotionally as Pastor Odurukwe presented me this lovely gift. In the bottom of a hand crafted box, nested on beds of thin foam, clay a replica of a male Ngwelle. This part of Nigeria is not blessed with much wildlife now …
Africa Journal “The Y Family”
The Y family By Pastor Steve Nute The smell of those shish kebabs bobs was delightful; the taste was better than the smell. Karen had succeeded in doing gourmet for us. She had even toiled to peel cukes and carrots so we could eat our first raw veggies in …
Africa Journal “Felix”
Felix By Pastor Steve Nute As I hop from place to place, from time span to time span, I must not miss the opportunity to introduce you to Felix. After the funeral services of the first day, we returned to the missionary Embassy to rest. A young man was …
Africa Journal “Crusade Evangelism”
Crusade Evangelism By Pastor Steve Nute After the long funeral on our first Saturday, we loaded up into the blue Peugeot and headed to Doris Inn for lunch. After lunch, we dropped over to the site of the first crusade to be held in the Awka area. Umudioka, the …