December prayer update

Ministry

This month I want to share about my core ministries, focusing on preaching and teaching. I’m grateful to be back in the pulpit after nearly four months away. Preaching and teaching have always been central to my calling. As a young adult, I loved learning about God through Scripture and felt compelled to devote myself to proclaiming His Word by entering full time ministry.

While pastoring two churches, I most enjoyed preparing and delivering messages. When God called me to serve the broader church, I didn’t want to give up preaching, so I made myself available to speak in congregations across different traditions. God has shown himself faithful by enabling me to preach about 75% of Sundays over the past 16 years since Heart of Revival began. I also find deep fulfillment in teaching weekly at the Adult and Teen Challenge Willamette Valley Men’s Center.

Health Update

On the health front, Char’s medication has thankfully stopped the partial seizures affecting her memory, though the side effects have been difficult causing her to seek other options. Your prayers mean a lot to us. As for me, speech therapy has helped my hoarse voice. I was recently diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia. This rules out digestive issues as the cause and means more therapy ahead.

GENERAL PRAYER

Pastor Ed covets your prayers. You can use the acronym OAR to pray for his speaking ministry. 

O—Open doors of ministry

A—Anointing

R—Responsive audiences

Pray also for wisdom as he mentors Adult and Teen Challenge students, open doors and open hearts for sharing the gospel on the street and fruitful ministry as he connects with pastors and ministry leaders in Lebanon and throughout the region.