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Out and About

Out and About

By Terry Boyle
 

 
One of the benefits of being a local, regional ministry is that we can get out of the office to meet the people who listen to our daily broadcast. Whether it’s bringing a talk to your church, visiting RE classes or just meeting informally, those kinds of connections can’t be made from thousands of miles away. Being able to make that personal contact is one of the great joys of working with Insight for Living’s UK ministry.

You might have heard recently that Chuck Swindoll was presented with the NRB International Impact Award. The National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB) recognised Chuck for his commitment to reach the world with the Christian Gospel. Some of the wording in the award explains why we are here in the UK:

“For the past 30 years, Chuck Swindoll in the program Insight for Living has communicated Bible teaching in a clear and practical manner,” said NRB International Committee Chairman Bill Blount. “Part of the mission has been to awaken pastors, through the various languages and international offices, to the value of preaching the Bible expositionally, teaching doctrines systematically, and applying its truths practically.”


Chuck is a pastor at heart, and pastoral work involves personal contact. And quite a few years ago, Chuck and his wife Cynthia resolved that if the message of the Gospel was going to go out to the world through Chuck’s preaching, then it was essential that personal pastoral care be available to those who heard it. Since there is only one Chuck, that meant investing in offices in key regions around the globe where the work of pastoral care and pastoral training could go on through qualified men appointed to the task. Because of that commitment, we in the UK office have the privilege of working and ministering alongside our friends in this region.

There are two special events coming up soon where we hope to be able to meet many of our partners, friends and listeners. For the first time, Insight for Living UK will have exhibit space at both New Word Alive in Pwllheli, and at the Christian Resources Exhibition at Sandown Park in Esher. Having experienced both of these events as visitors, we now look forward to being able to take part. But more importantly, we look forward to meeting you there if you are planning to attend.

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Please note that New World Alive and CRE are autonomous organisations not affiliated with Insight for Living UK. There are entrance fees to attend either conference. At this time, no one from Insight for Living is scheduled to speak or teach at either of these events. However, staff will be available and look forward to meeting you if you plan on attending. For more information about New World Alive in April 2011, visit www.newwordalive.org. For details on the Christian Resources Exhibition at Sandown Park in May 2011, go to www.creonline.co.uk.
 



About the Author:  Terry Boyle
 

 
Terry Boyle