We just made history! This was the first provincial-wide event where pastors and leaders from all denominations united for a conference. It was amazing to watch them pour in as they greeted one another with a blessing from the Lord. They were eager to be there and came with expectancy. God was faithful to meet them. As we draw near to God, He draws near to us.
It was pleasing to see unity amongst God's people as they gathered to worship Him and seek direction. They received numerous empowering teachings that prepared them to be the leaders they are called to be. Each pastor and leader was able to receive personal prayer ministry following the event. What a beautiful way to end the day-each child of God being equipped, empowered and encouraged.
We recently met with the local planning committee and they are quite enthusiastic to begin planning for our next provincial event together. We are grateful for the connections that God has made for us with over 300 pastors in our province. We pray for His wisdom and provision along the way.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Celebrating His Goodness
It is amazing to watch the hand of God move, touch and change lives. So much has been accomplished over the last year in the Dominican Republic to equip, encourage and empower the local pastors. We celebrate the Lord's goodness in making this all happen.
In 2009 we had the privilege of hosting many different conferences and training sessions for both pastors and leaders. Various short term mission teams visited and ministered from not only the United States but Canada and Denmark as well. Communities were impacted as we worked alongside of them to complete their churches and to walk the streets sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We had several outreaches in the streets with music, drama, movies and an evangelical message. Many have received Christ as their Savior.
It was also gratifying to see a number of churches built and completed in 2009. There are still so many needs. We have put together a project page on our website for those that are interested in raising funds to complete a project. Even though it may not be possible to be the one to go, it is still possible to make a difference financially to meet the need.
Our Bible Institute was blessed to receive the use of a classroom at the local university. This alleviated our previous crowded condition at our mission house due to the large amount of attendees.
We were able to enroll more students in our scholarship program as well. This permits us to purchase uniforms and materials for the pastors' children of several villages in order that they can attend the local public schools.
Every Day Hope, a division of Every Day Ministries, was birthed as our first well was drilled in a local village. We hope this will be the beginning of future endeavors to improve the quality of life for so many people of the Dominican Republic.
These areas of growth are only a glimpse from the outside looking in. It is not possible to measure the spiritual change and growth amongst the pastors, leaders and their communities; nor can we measure the magnitude of what happens in a family when a member comes to Christ and receives Him as Lord and Savior. We stand in awe and gratitude for being able to be a part of what God is doing in the Dominican Republic.
We ask each of you to pray for the ministry of Every Day Ministries, pray for our family and pray about what part you can play in the upcoming year.
God bless you!
The Larsons
Jim, Renee, Jordan and Logan
In 2009 we had the privilege of hosting many different conferences and training sessions for both pastors and leaders. Various short term mission teams visited and ministered from not only the United States but Canada and Denmark as well. Communities were impacted as we worked alongside of them to complete their churches and to walk the streets sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We had several outreaches in the streets with music, drama, movies and an evangelical message. Many have received Christ as their Savior.
It was also gratifying to see a number of churches built and completed in 2009. There are still so many needs. We have put together a project page on our website for those that are interested in raising funds to complete a project. Even though it may not be possible to be the one to go, it is still possible to make a difference financially to meet the need.
Our Bible Institute was blessed to receive the use of a classroom at the local university. This alleviated our previous crowded condition at our mission house due to the large amount of attendees.
We were able to enroll more students in our scholarship program as well. This permits us to purchase uniforms and materials for the pastors' children of several villages in order that they can attend the local public schools.
Every Day Hope, a division of Every Day Ministries, was birthed as our first well was drilled in a local village. We hope this will be the beginning of future endeavors to improve the quality of life for so many people of the Dominican Republic.
These areas of growth are only a glimpse from the outside looking in. It is not possible to measure the spiritual change and growth amongst the pastors, leaders and their communities; nor can we measure the magnitude of what happens in a family when a member comes to Christ and receives Him as Lord and Savior. We stand in awe and gratitude for being able to be a part of what God is doing in the Dominican Republic.
We ask each of you to pray for the ministry of Every Day Ministries, pray for our family and pray about what part you can play in the upcoming year.
God bless you!
The Larsons
Jim, Renee, Jordan and Logan
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Strengthened in the Faith
Equipping the Pastors here in the Dominican Republic has taken various shapes and forms lately. Pastors have had numerous opportunities to receive quality teaching and training right in their hometowns. God has put on the heart of anointed men and women around the world to come here and share their knowledge and wisdom. So many pastors here were able to attend accredited courses, receive encouragement and guidance, operate in their giftings and even have their marriages strengthened at an evening set aside for them. Recently we held healing crusades in various communities. We began by first meeting with the pastors and leaders as they received teaching and training on the subject. That evening the pastors/leaders stood in faith and prayed for the sick as they witnessed the mighty hand of God heal so many. It has been a privileged time of being strengthened in the faith!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Personal Greeting from the Larsons
We approach the New Year with gratitude. Our family has experienced a multitude of God’s work through the years because of people like our faithful supporters. Please allow us to share a personal greeting.
Change is on the horizon as one of our family members graduates from high school in Spring 2009! Jordan will first attend Teen Mania’s Honor Academy in Texas and then continue his education at Oral Roberts University with a degree in Communications.
Jordan is an incredible support to our ministry here as he translates, shares the Gospel, plays in community sports, aids in designing our promotional videos, coordinates the music play list for the Christian radio program, physically works on numerous church construction projects, and the list goes on. He is a dynamic young man with a desire to reach this generation with the Gospel. He will be greatly missed, but we know that God has amazing things in store for him.
Logan, a 7th grader now, continues to work within the ministry in any way he can help. In his spare time, he frequently can be found playing his electric guitar or practicing tricks on his skateboard (which is exactly how he recently broke his arm). He has been learning Christian Rock songs to play along with at local youth outreaches. It is a lot of fun and draws a crowd. Logan also amuses himself with finding new ways to “push his brother’s buttons.” We can’t help but wonder what he will do when Jordan moves out.
Nicole continues in her cosmetology career in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She has now been promoted to a trainer where she oversees new hires at the salon. We are very proud of how well she has done. We are so thankful for an internet phone that allows us to speak with her frequently. There are numerous day to day events we can share and laugh about. However, Nicole is looking forward to having her brother in the States.
Jim and Renee are continually discovering new ways to empower the leaders of the Dominican Republic. Please pray for the opening of our new Bible Institute in Nagua. We will keep you posted.
Christmas is approaching. Typically it brings to mind nativity scenes, family gatherings, Christmas caroling, decorated Christmas trees, traditional foods and of course beautifully, wrapped presents. This year we are celebrating Christmas in the Dominican Republic. It isn’t going to be a white Christmas this year, but there is an abundance of poinsettia bushes to gaze at. Yes, bushes, not potted plants. Although we are distanced from family and friends in the States, we are not distanced in our hearts. Family is more than the physical togetherness we have the privilege of sharing, it is a knowing…a sort of sense of belonging no matter where you are. We are never truly alone. The family of God is like that; as sons and daughters of the Most High God we belong to something greater than we can imagine. As we, the Larsons, celebrate this Christmas season from a distance, let us all celebrate together the blessed family we share through our Magnificent King, Jesus Christ. He is what it is all about. Let us rejoice in the celebration of our Savior’s birth!
May God bless you and may you know the peace of Jesus Christ as you celebrate this Christmas!
The Larsons: Jim, Renee, Nicole, Jordan and Logan
Monday, October 6, 2008
Making A Difference
Every Day Ministries was put together by God for the purpose of encouraging, equipping, and empowering the local pastors of the Dominican Republic. Our vision is to help the pastors fulfill the vision that God has given them. This year has been our most successful to date. We hosted seven teams that helped us complete the construction of five churches and a pastors’ parsonage. We held two major pastors’ conferences and many community outreaches. We witnessed many names written into the Book of Life. We had the privilege of watching as God changed and transformed churches, congregations, and whole communities. Much healing took place both physically and spiritually, some right before our eyes. We assisted in the disaster relief of two communities after the wake of two tropical storms at the end of 2007. We launched the “Women of Destiny” ministry that is designed to minister to the women pastors and leaders of the churches. We put into effect our pastors’ school scholarship program, which now gives 55 children the chance of an education. We were given the opportunity to work alongside some of the most incredible people that God has created. Together we worked, ministered, and built friendships that will last a lifetime.
We are now preparing for the year ahead, starting in January we will implement our new pastors’ and leaders training institute. It’s a 14 month program that will give many pastors’ the teaching and the training they so desperately need. Most pastors’ and leaders here, have very little, if any, biblical training. We also look ahead at the opportunity to build more churches, we are hoping to hold 2-3 major pastors’ conferences, and host teams that will work physically and spiritually to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in each community we visit.
I would like to take this time to invite each of you to prayerfully consider joining us in the future. Maybe it’s by putting together a team and coming alongside us and working on the Dominican soil. Maybe it’s by becoming a prayer warrior and standing in the gap for us and the Dominican people. Or maybe it’s by financially supporting the ministry and helping us reach as many of the Dominican people as possible. We would like to encourage you in the work that God has entrusted you with and to please pray about how you can make a difference here in the beautiful country of the Dominican Republic.
For more information please visit our website www.everydayministries.com
Jim Larson
Every Day Ministries
We are now preparing for the year ahead, starting in January we will implement our new pastors’ and leaders training institute. It’s a 14 month program that will give many pastors’ the teaching and the training they so desperately need. Most pastors’ and leaders here, have very little, if any, biblical training. We also look ahead at the opportunity to build more churches, we are hoping to hold 2-3 major pastors’ conferences, and host teams that will work physically and spiritually to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in each community we visit.
I would like to take this time to invite each of you to prayerfully consider joining us in the future. Maybe it’s by putting together a team and coming alongside us and working on the Dominican soil. Maybe it’s by becoming a prayer warrior and standing in the gap for us and the Dominican people. Or maybe it’s by financially supporting the ministry and helping us reach as many of the Dominican people as possible. We would like to encourage you in the work that God has entrusted you with and to please pray about how you can make a difference here in the beautiful country of the Dominican Republic.
For more information please visit our website www.everydayministries.com
Jim Larson
Every Day Ministries
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