The Power of Persistently Teaching God’s Word – Atheist asks Ministry Leader for Prayer
Torrey Lewis, who leads a Local Government Ministries (LGM) Bible-study based ministry in Hillsboro, Oregon, recently experienced a much prayed for, but usually rare experience with an unbeliever.
Torrey regularly meets one-on-one with many city and county policy makers and school board members, sharing Bible studies and prayer. He also teaches a weekly Bible study at a public library with up to 10 participants that include many former public servants and some who are running for local office.
As CapMin’s LGM regional director for the Northwest U.S. since 2020, Torrey is charged with growing ministries to city and county leaders in communities in Oregon, Washington, Idaho Wyoming, Montana, and Alaska.
Torrey believes evangelizing local office holders and discipling them to maturity in the faith is essential, not only to help fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20), but also so leaders will govern in keeping with God’s precepts which will be reflected in our culture.
Ralph Drollinger, president and founder of CapMin has often said ministries to public servants are slow growing and that progress should be measured in years. But Torrey recently had affirmation that ministry leaders pray for but seldom see. We thought you would like to hear the story from Torrey. Here’s what he said:
“Ministering to city and county public officials is crucial. These are our neighbors, people who we see at the farmer’s market and the hardware store, people who work in our backyard. To reach their hearts for the Lord is the call of our mission.
“I’ve been meeting with many of them one-on-one, sharing Bible studies and telling them I want to pray for them, their families, and issues they’re dealing with.
“These people are across the spectrum from atheist to strong believer, and after they learn there is no ulterior motive, every response has been positive.
“The other day I met with an atheist who I’ve been sharing Bible studies with and I offered to pray about an issue he was dealing with. And he said, ‘Torrey, if you could pray for that, it would be great.’
“An atheist asked for prayer.
“I see this as a wonderful sign. It’s a matter of keeping our hands to the plough and continuing to build relationships and letting Christ lead our conversations because He’s doing the work.”
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