“I am truly blessed to know that the Lord is continuing to use my family and me to reach people in Asia with the Gospel.”
--Kevin Powell, CCO missionary in Carrollton, Texas
Utilizing His Spiritual Gifts
When faced with the enormity of the unchurched world, where did the Powells begin? Right at home in the U.S. In Texas, to be exact.
“I was called to Gospel for Asia to serve those in Asia, after hearing that there are still approximately three billion people living today who are still waiting to hear the Gospel,” says Kevin Powell.
The Powell's ministry is to raise awareness. They are committed to helping churches in our own country realize the need to reach out to other countries, and to let churches know how Gospel for Asia missionaries meet that need. GFA mobilizes nationals to evangelize their own communities, cities, and nations. The organization has sent more than 15,000 missionaries to plant churches across Asia.
Kevin and Diana have been affiliated with CCO for over 16 years. Kevin says he knew immediately that CCO was going to be their home church. “I was sincerely welcomed with open arms. I realized that I didn’t have to put on my Sunday best to be accepted. When I was young, we went to Catholic church, so I was use to getting dressed up before going. When I found out that there was no pressure, no (formal) offering taken, and I could wear shorts, tee-shirts, and flip flops -- I knew this was the place for me.”
The casual atmosphere may be what lured Kevin, but CCO's teaching is what kept him coming back. “...when the word was taught, it ministered to my spirit and I knew this was the church that the Lord wanted Diane and I to be at.”
Back then, Kevin worked for Puget Sound Energy as a natural gas service technician. But the calling to utilize his spiritual gifts ultimately drew him, his wife, and four children away from their home in Olympia.
“I believe the Lord has given me the gift of “helps” or service, as described in 1st Corinthians 12:28. Now I use that gift of service here at Gospel for Asia so that others in Asia may hear the Gospel and be saved,” says Kevin.
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Kevin and Diane