Joshua Amaezechi
I am a Minister of the Word and Sacraments in the CRCNA, called as a Missionary Pastor with Heritage CRC in Kalamazoo and serving as President of the LEMA Institute. LEMA Institute is a 501 C 3 organization that trains pastors and ministry leaders in Africa and immigrants in the US. I am married to Kate and blessed with three boys - John, Chibueze (God is king), Isaac and a girl- Chidera (what God has written will come to pass).
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Joshua, thank you for sharing this part of your life. My experience was a "near death" situation. I did not do the last service but I probably would be the last full time pastor unless the Lord does a miracle. At some point, the journey felt like being led to the cross to be crucified. Though surrounded by some who cared for me, it felt very lonely. I found comfort in the word of the Lord to the people of Israel "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). May you be comforted too.
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Pray for LEMA Institute, a post GED level school for training pastors in Africa, for God's financial provision to fully renovate its site in Mbaitoli of Eastern Nigeria.