About this episode

Ilya interviews Pastor Tommy Bates about his mission work in Guatemala and his journey in ministry.

In this episode, Ilya sits down with Pastor Tommy Bates, pastor of Community Family Church in Kentucky. Currently on a mission trip at a bible school located in Guatemala, we get to talk over his call into ministry, and how to navigate doing full time service for God. Where to find Tommy Bates YT: @communityfamilychurchky Where to Find Ilya: Website: Starfam.org Instagram: @ilyastaroverov Support us and our mission to equip the youth: https://www.starfam.org/donations Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Ilya Staroverov

Guest: Tommy Bates

Topics covered

• mission trip
• ministry
• youth empowerment
• faith
• service

Keywords

• mission trip
• Tommy Bates
• Guatemala
• ministry
• youth empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Community Family Church

Places: Kentucky, Guatemala

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