The Dream, by Steve DeMoss
The Dream
“One sick person at a time; one person without Christ at a time; one village at a time†(Steve DeMoss circa 1979)
A dream sparked in 1979 is now being cast forth in 2010 to as many who will listen and to as many who will hear the call. Steve’s dream is a five-year, community-based plan. It consists of family units who are committed to living in a developing country for several years, willing to use their skills and gifts in partnership with local communities to bolster the worldwide church. This is no small undertaking, for the vision is unconventional, innovative, and delves into uncharted waters.hire inflatable human hamster ball
Steve’s vision and dream for community development is a combination of Winston Churchill’s “never give up” determination, Buzz Light Year’s bold proclamation to push the limits “to infinity and beyond…” and Star Trek’s mission to “boldly go where no man has gone before.” So simple, but yet effective, his vision is to take five or more families to a community in Uganda to live for an extended period of time, so they can walk and work side-by-side with a target community. This type of personal interaction clearly means living out the mission of Word In Deed Ministries in hands-on and practical ways.
Church planting, encouraging and helping new businesses startup, building a clinic, and building a primary and secondary school are just a sampling of the long range plan. The goal would be to have key leaders and individuals in the community take over the coordinating and running of these institutions within several years. The dream is that in a short span of time, a church of 400-500 energized men and women would be planted. These individuals and families will be experiencing the full gospel in preaching the word and in deeds, as seen in a thriving school and improved health care via the clinic. Businesses will thrive with the satisfaction of individuals knowing they are able to support their families. In essence, the 5+ families transplanted from America will work themselves out of a “job†and remain only as consultants once training is completed and the main foundations of the community (church, school, clinic, and small businesses) are established.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. The success of the community will have ripple effects. Other communities within the target community area will hear of the holistic and cooperative relationship and seek to implement this vision in their communities and perhaps even other developing countries. The community will be a model of how developing nations can partner with developed nations to establish a coordinated and cooperative system to ensure that those living in developing countries feel heard, understood, and validated. The culture of the communities will remain intact, as these communities are transformed as a result of the gospel coming to life in practical ways.disney fairies 5 in 1 combo
This is what Steve’s dream is all about. It takes a special kind of person to build a legacy that will outlive them and affect generations to come.  If this dream  touches the core and essence of who you are, or intrigues you to want to learn more, please contact Steve at stephendemoss@gmail.com.  Please pray for this vision and the part you may play! The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
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