![]() They will do everything in their power to convince you that you re being unbiblical, hurting name of Christ, not being submissive to authority, gossiping, etc. ![]() ![]() It is extremely difficult for people who like to think they are intelligent and insightful people to discover that they have chosen poorly so they pretend they haven't. These are insecure people who want to be reassured that they have chosen the right church, the right pastor and the right secondary or tertiary doctrine. That is because they are not your friends. The moment you deviate, you will see people beginning to distance themselves from you. They like you so long as your keep with the program. People will be nice to you but do not assume that means that they really care about you. Remember, it is the goal to get you and your family involved in the church. It may not be friendship, but affinity due to shared membership and cognitive dissonance. So, the following tips may, or may not, apply depending on the lengths churches go to conceal their true intentions.īeware the *friendship* trap. So, you have just heard about a new church in town or maybe an old church with a brand new, young pastor who's "got answers." How do you find out if this is a decent church with loving pastors or some authoritarian church which is going to discipline the heck out of you when bad things happen in life? It is becoming harder to spot these churches. Let the Sun shines on your face and everyone see you,” ― Lea R. OUR PASSION: To make disciples in Uruguay: by living out Christ’s love and God’s reality in an atheistic society – in our local community and those in our circle of influence.“Never hide yourself! When you say something, don’t be in the shadow let everyone see you!īe courageous enough not to use any mask nor fake names neither blocking people.ĭon't forget that hiding among the bushes is the affair of the cowards! Presently with CAM International, on loan to SIM (Serving in Missions). OUR MISSION: To develop and administer the retreat center–so that people of ALL ages can be nourished in the faith in an inviting, comfortable and safe environment in which to“come apart” to hear from God, to learn, to be renewed and motivated to go out and disciple others. They continue to marvel at God’s miraculous healing in his life and rejoice that God is using him as he attends a very atheistic private school in Montevideo. Matthew, 17, is still living at home and very involved in ministry as well. Kids: Aria Anne, 10 months, another on the way. Both graduated from HPU (Lori – drama /Spanish minor) David – major in music/missions minor) and working in his father’s business, but looking for work in those areas. Lori Beth, 26, married her HPU sweetheart and Texan – David Kampfhenkel. Kids: Zoe, age 4 & Tobin, 2 years, and Isaac, 1 year old. A mechanical engineer at Nav-Air in Lexington Park, MD, Ben and Dixie also serve in a Hispanic church. old- married his Honduran sweetheart- Dixie Alvarez (2004). They are currently “on loan” to SIM (Serving in Missions) which started this ongoing, multifaceted and growing ministry (buildings, continual construction and maintenance, groups, etc.). They are presently living and working in administration and maintenance of a camp/retreat center “Mi Refugio”, where local and international groups frequent. With a national missionary and staff in place, they felt God calling them to South America where CAM was entering for the first time. Later they moved to Nicaragua to start a distribution center for the materials for clubs throughout Central America. The ministry grew along with work demands, so they partnered with Awana for another 6 years. Four years later, seeing the greater need - the 2/3 of the population being children and youth- God led them to start the Awana ministry there. They began working at the Honduran Bible Institute, in the areas of maintenance (Bill), and in music (Linda). In 1988, they joined CAM International, and in 1992, they were at full support and headed to Costa Rica to study Spanish. They sought God’s will for the “where” and “with what mission” they could be used with their combination of gifts and talents. During the first 12 years of marriage, they prepared for ministry by training and working in different capacities, also by serving in local churches in Arkansas and Texas. They married in 1980, planning to go into full-time missions. They also both went to Bible Colleges but met later while they were serving in youth ministries in the New Orleans, LA area. During their childhood and youth, they attended local churches and summer camps where they were greatly exposed to missions. ![]() They both accepted Christ as Savior as children, and grew up in Christian homes. OUR STORY: Bill grew up in southern part of Arkansas, and Linda in South Louisiana (Cajun country).
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