Come Tumbling Down in
By Doug and Cindy Tankersley, OMS Colombia Missionaries
Our short-term evangelism team traveled three hours outside of Medellín to the small town of Jericó, Colombia, birthplace of the first Colombian saint, Laura Montoya. The team was apprehensive about doing doorto-door evangelism in an area that had become renowned for its religious tourism. However, our team saw, nestled between two of the most stunning Catholic churches, a small Christian church called Center of Faith and Hope, which was the encouragement we needed.
Pastor Anibal and several leaders from Center of Faith and Hope had completed Level 1 of the Saturation Colombia training and were ready to put it to practice.“ As a church plant from Medellín, we have been praying for two years that God would open doors in this community,” said Pastor Anibal.
After many obstacles, we set out in teams of three: North American, translator, and local church member. To our amazement, the people of Jericó were curious
and hungry to know about Jesus. A simple testimony of God at work in our lives opened the door, but a hungry soul kept the door open to hear the Good News of Jesus. More than 200 people heard the Gospel of Jesus, and 158 responded to it with a profession of faith to trust Jesus as their only Savior. The touristic, religious walls of Jericó came tumbling down before our eyes.
As we celebrated our time together, rejoicing over the incredible fruit, local church members shared how God had conquered their fear of rejection. The North Americans and translators confessed their skepticism that God could penetrate through the steep religious traditions and customs in this area. We were all in awe of how God opened doors and touched hearts. We affirmed that God alone was responsible for the results.
God touches hearts, saves souls, and transforms lives. We must simply be obedient to the call of knocking on the door and
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