More Than a Church Building

About this episode

Kristy hears stories from Dave Philips about the challenges and faith of pastors in Sudan and South Sudan.

There are pastors all across Sudan and South Sudan boldly proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ that changed their lives, and yet doing so could cost them their very lives. Kristy hears stories from Dave Philips about his recent trip to Sudan and South Sudan, where he shares the importance of faithfulness and looking for areas in life where you can rush in with the Gospel. Resources: Learn more about the Church Reconstruction Program in South Sudan. Listen to “Suffering for Chris...

People in this episode

Host: Kristy

Guest: Dave Philips

Topics covered

• faith
• Gospel
• persecution
• church
• reconstruction
• testimony

Keywords

• Sudan
• South Sudan
• Gospel
• faithfulness
• church reconstruction
• persecution
• testimony

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Jesus Christ

Places: Sudan, South Sudan

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