March 7, 2026
This week I have some exciting news out of India. As you may recall, I have been in contact with a pastor there who has a burden for the lost in the surrounding villages. He has been gathering people together at night, and I have been preaching the gospel to them via WhatsApp. Many have been saved, but as often happens when the gospel advances, persecution has followed.
Over the past few weeks, some of these new converts have been cut off from the village water supply because of their faith. In response, the pastor began drilling for water on his own land and reached out to me for help purchasing a hand pump. Thanks to the faithful supporters of CPR Missions, a well and pump have now been provided. I will be sharing photos on the CPR Missions Facebook page soon. Because of this new water source, the pastor will also be able to build a simple lean-to nearby so the new converts can gather together in one place. We sent a little extra so the pastor can ensure each family gets a Bible. He has proven faithful in distributing some in the past. Step by step, we can see the Lord doing wonderful things through this man’s efforts. When you give to CPR Missions, your sacrificial offerings are being used for the glory of God and the furtherance of the gospel—and you have a part in that!
Back in Papua New Guinea, as the 2027 election approaches, we are also making some considerations for the safety of the Mount Hagen Missionary Home and those who stay with us. Elections here often spark violent public unrest. While missionaries are usually not the targets during tribal conflicts, we do not want to be naïve.
Although Papua New Guinea does have a police force, the first line of defense in situations like these is usually contracted private security companies. This week, I set out to gather three quotes from reputable companies and have been meeting with commanders. This week I met with a manager named John. He was friendly, though a very tall, stout, and serious man. After we finished discussing business matters, I shared the gospel with him. The Spirit of the Lord clearly began working in his heart, convicting him of sin. At one point he said, “I’m afraid.” That fear of the Lord led him to repentance—from trusting in a works-based religion to resting in the free gift of salvation by grace through faith. He left with the joy of the Lord.
A man named Simon, who had previously heard me preaching on the street, came by the mission home with some questions. We sat and talked for several hours until he finally understood and believed the gospel of grace. Since then, he has been returning for discipleship.
If you have been following the open door in Jimi through a new convert named Peter, you will be glad to know that plans have been made for us to visit his village next week. We intend to distribute tracts, do one-on-one soul winning, and preach the gospel publicly. Please pray for this outreach.
The Sunday School series Mt. Hagen Baptist Temple has been going well and is laying a strong foundation for understanding the importance of rightly dividing the Bible. Once this series concludes, and a foundation is laid, I plan to begin teaching soul winning classes. Please pray that the Lord will raise up soul winners.
Theresa and I have also completed two gospel tracts in Tok Pisin that clearly explain the gospel. Trevor Wells with the Pangia Ministry Team will be printing them. Our goal is to distribute two hundred thousand tracts during our first two years in PNG. Please pray about how the Lord might use you to help accomplish this.
Theresa has befriended some ladies from church who come by to visit her, help her learn how to make bilums, as well as learn Tok Pisin.
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