Spiritual Hotspots: Stories From the Field

Empower Ministries International works alongside national churches in the world’s spiritual hotspots to provide the essential tools for kingdom building and discipleship. How do they choose their potential partners? What characteristics must a church planting ministry embody? In this episode of “Asked and Answered,” Ron and Charis Pearce describe what they look for in a church planting partnership...

What makes Christianity different from the other world religions? Why are national church planters having such a profound impact in their countries? In this episode of “Asked and Answered,” Missions Specialists Ron and Charis Pearce from Empower Ministries share their insights into why the Gospel is spreading so rapidly in the spiritual hotspots of the world.  Learn more about Empower Ministries a...

A village in Vietnam has 61 new believers who are excited to take the next step in their faith and be water baptized. However, the local authorities heard about the upcoming celebration and made threats to anyone participating. The believers have to take drastic measures to ensure they can still follow through with their plans.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God...

The Romani people of Serbia are in the midst of a mighty revival. Empower Ministries Intl. has come alongside these poverty-stricken people to help with tangible gifts of love such as seedlings, food, shoes and more. Ron and Charis share incredible reports of the unique baptisms in the many Romani congregations.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around...

What is a bondservant? Ron explains the meaning of a word that he closely identifies with. His teaching on what it means to be a bondservant continues to be one of his most popular. This podcast explains the meaning behind the word and why it applies to every believer today.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron visits a village in Laos to catch up with the nation’s hard-working pastors. He is introduced to a former witch doctor who once had access to powerful dark magic. Ron learns that the pastor turned to the Gospel when family members became ill, and he could do nothing to save them. Listen to find out why this man made a profound and lasting impact on Ron.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and...

Ron and Charis share the signs of a revival. They describe the various revivals happening today in places such as Serbia, Ethiopia and many other spiritual hotspots. Thousands of people are accepting the Gospel. God is on the move doing incredible things and transforming lives, and this podcast has all the details!  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing arou...

Ron shares the story of a Chinese pastor who spent years in prison and suffered greatly for his faith in Jesus Christ. This pastor has been following the Lord since he was sixteen years old. His testimony is an incredible report of the Lord’s faithfulness.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron shares a story of an older man in Vietnam who was waiting to die. His family surrounded him and performed all their Buddhist rituals to ensure he passed away peacefully. What they didn’t realize was that God had other plans for the man and his family.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron shares a story about a young Indian pastor who settles in a small village with hopes of starting a church. He and his wife begin to notice something strange occurring in the village homes each day. When he confronts the demonic activity, all the attention turns to him.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron shares a story of an incredible pastor in Vietnam who suffered terribly for his faith. He spent years in prison, and upon his release, discovered that the seeds he’d planted had flourished. The pastor knew he could be arrested again, but that didn’t stop him from purchasing Bibles for his congregation.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the wo...

Ron and Charis answer the question of how important the Bible is for national believers. They explain how all new believers become desperate for the Word of God in ways North Americans find hard to understand. In many areas, the Bible is difficult to find, expensive or forbidden. New converts quickly learn that having a copy is essential for their spiritual growth.  Learn more about Empower Minist...

Ron and Charis answer the question of why Empower Ministries works with the national church. They discuss the influential role missionaries have played over the years and why it is time to pass the torch to national workers.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron shares a story of one of his many travels to India. On this particular trip, he finds himself staying with a gracious pastor in his humble home. He discovers that he may be sharing his sleeping quarters with dangerous snakes and giant cockroaches.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron shares a story about a young evangelist who works in the jungles of Vietnam. Walking along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, this evangelist came across many people who needed God’s healing. Out of great compassion for their urgent needs, he asked God for the gift of healing and the Lord answered his prayers.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world...

Nathan was imprisoned for his belief in Jesus, but this did not stop him from telling the other prisoners about Jesus. Dozens came to know the Lord, and when the new believers were released from jail, they couldn’t contain their excitement.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Pastor Michael and five church workers are incarcerated for praying for a sick man. They are not discouraged by the turn of events despite being the only breadwinner for their families, Determined to be vessels for the Holy Spirit, the men use their situation to start a thriving church in prison.   Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at em...

Ron meets a prominent pastor in China who is in charge of millions, and discovers what true humility looks like.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

Ron tackles a difficult question about the persecution of faithful Christ Followers. Why does it happen? What is the purpose? How does the persecuted church respond?   Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

A woman who loves Jesus will do anything to see her family members come to know Christ.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

They hadn't spoken in decades, but when church planters came to their village they reconnected in a powerful way.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

When she was all alone, she heard an audible voice speaking to her, and it changed her life. She had never read the Bible, but somehow she knew the voice was reading from it.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

They felt called to start a ministry for addicts, and hundreds of miles away, God was preparing the man's heart that would run it..  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

The pastor worried that his new church plants would suffer when he went to jail, but the opposite occurred while he was imprisoned for his faith.  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca

He greeting his friends and then they attacked him- he had to flee for his life!  Learn more about Empower Ministries and discover stories of what God is doing around the world at empowerministries.ca