Perhaps when one thinks of shepherding God’s flock, bringing his congregation to the mission field isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is much to be said for bringing a shepherd’s role to bear in a cross-cultural context, and the possibilities there for faithfulness, soul care, the spirit of truth, expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Read on as we reflect on some of the things pastors and elders have had to say about their experience at MEDA International Missions, and the implications those have for the shepherd in short-term missions.
Perhaps when one thinks of shepherding God’s flock, bringing his congregation to the mission field isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is much to be said for bringing a shepherd’s role to bear in a cross-cultural context, and the possibilities there for faithfulness, soul care, the spirit of truth, expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Read on as we reflect on some of the things pastors and elders have had to say about their experience at MEDA International Missions, and the implications those have for the shepherd in short-term missions.
Noé Argueta graduated from seminary in 2018 as an international student from El Salvador. He now lives in Siguatepeque, HN with his wife and two daughters, pastoring a church plant in the community of Ocho de Mayo. The name of this church is Iglesia Bíblica el Camino de Cristo, or Way of Christ Bible Church, and it is one of our church partners at MEDA International Missions. Here he shares his testimony of coming to faith and enrolling in the MDiv program at SEPE Honduras.
