Our ministry alongside the Chin people began through connections Kathryn established at the school where she teaches. In what felt like a bit of a whim at the time, but has since proven to be the Lord's leading, we reached out to Pastor Aaron, one of the pastors Kathryn had gotten to know and asked if he had any contact with an English speaking church and if we could be of help. He said he had not had any particular contact with an English church and that he would be delighted if we could help him disciple the youth in his church who were increasingly learning better in English than in Ha'kah, their native language. We jumped in and for the past year and a half have been teaching an English Bible study to the Chin youth but also to their friends of various nationalities that they bring along. We have also met with them one on one to disciple and counsel them as they navigate living life in between two cultures, (American and Chin). Jonathan was also able to spend four days this summer (2022) teaching in English at a larger Chin retreat that included several Chin churches from here in Charlotte and across NC. Throughout this time the youth have been deeply engaged students whose hunger for the Word of God has been humbling. We enjoy a warm relationship with Pastor Aaron and take great joy in being able to partner with him for the advancement of the gospel in the lives of these young people. As we look to the future, we hope to continue to build a relationship between Living Faith and the Chin community, as well as with the larger immigrant and refugee community that thrives in East Charlotte. We are continuing to explore ways to provide discipleship and teaching not just to the Chin youth, but also to the many other youth who like the Chin find themselves trying to find their place between multiple cultures while also working out their faith. We hope to equip these youth to in turn be able to reach the many other nations of East Charlotte with the good news of Jesus Christ.
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