A lifetime with GEM with Debby Chasteen

About this episode

Debby Chasteen shares her lifelong journey with GEM and the various ways she has served in ministry.

"Just like the Statue of Liberty, I was born in France. But I was made & renovated in America." Debby has been involved with GEM since 1956 when her parents moved to Paris. Over the years, Debby cherished the gospel, served the church, and served GEM faithfully. In this episode, we see just a glimpse of the incredible story God has walked her through. Street evangelism, teaching, church planting, counseling, and even mime are all ways God has used her to reach others for His kingdom...

People in this episode

Guest: Debby Chasteen

Topics covered

• mission work
• evangelism
• church planting
• Christian service
• personal testimony

Keywords

• GEM
• Debby Chasteen
• evangelism
• church planting
• Christianity
• testimony
• France
• America

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GEM

Places: France, America, Paris

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