Here are some pearls from those to whom Paraclete associates ministered in 2012. A fuller set of quotes is on the Paraclete 2012 Annual Report online edition.
From someone who received prayer and encouragement: "Even if you do nothing else with Paraclete, just know that tonight you have fulfilled your ministry!" — A discouraged ministry couple in Africa
From a pastor: “Thank
you for caring enough to come so far to love us, and to challenge us to think
differently about marriage at our pastors conference.” — During a predawn walk
with a Ugandan pastor
From one who received the Word: “We will never forget you. Thank you for helping us understand who Jesus
really is and what he did for us.” — A young Persian refugee in Europe
From one who received counsel and mentoring: "I want
to ooze Jesus like you do when I grow
up, and by the grace of God, I will!" — Received from a "mentee"
From a person who ministers to the poor:
“As a result of this training I have seen that through this kind of work
I can greatly improve how I help and reach people. It has changed my mind
totally and my compassion for the poor has been greatly enlarged. I've been
greatly inspired.” — After an empowerment workshop in India
From a seminar attendee:
“I am so thankful the retreat was not a how-to seminar or a cheer clinic
for "more faithfulness" which inevitably leads to guilt and
exhaustion. I need to hear honest
testimonies from real people, so I’m thankful you were honest and vulnerable!”
— A seasoned missionary in the Hispanic world
From a small group participant: “I finally feel like
I am ‘getting it’ as far as how much God values me. I am better able to recognize my false
beliefs and I’m doing better at leaving them behind... my walls are finally
coming down. Learning to trust others in God's family is huge." — After a
study course
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