God is always at work. Even in the midst of this pandemic, He is doing amazing things, and we want to share them with you! That’s why we’ve started this “Field Stories of Hope” series, where we will share weekly stories of how God is working around the world. To receive an email notification when new stories are posted, simply click here to subscribe.
A Migrant Worker's 700 Mile Evangelism Journey
For those willing to keep their hands to the plow, COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns are opening doors of opportunity to spread the gospel to new people and places. Consider Rohit*, a migrant worker laboring in one of the most populous cities in South Asia. One of over 40 million such migrant workers in his home country, Rohit had already beaten the odds…
Here and There
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, three of our missionary families from a partner church in Oklahoma had to leave their homes in Asia and return to the US. They were heartbroken to have to leave their communities abroad, but in the midst of all the changes and uncertainty, God has continued working through them in amazing ways. Each family has…
Transformation of an Idol Worshiper
Arvind* was a priest who led others in the worship of idols for many years. But at the beginning of 2020, he heard the gospel, repented, and was baptized. He immediately began to share his newfound faith, leading others to Jesus and baptizing them as well. The team praised God…
Bread of Life Ministry
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated what were already difficult times in Venezuela. Millions had fled the country in recent years, searching for hope and a better life elsewhere. Then, when the pandemic hit, the whole country went on lockdown. An old friend and partner of e3, Carlos*, happened to be traveling through Venezuela at the time…
Seventeen Days
When the COVID-19 virus hit South Asia, like other areas across the world, businesses closed, schools shut down and public buildings locked their doors. This caused fear, anxiety, and complications throughout the region, but it also caused many to experience hope and love like they never had before. This is the story of how that happened.
Faith in the Face of Persecution
Dahlia* is a Christian like you and me, but where she lives, in South Asia, Christianity is not okay. For her, participating in worship and Bible studies is dangerous, persecution is normal, and putting her faith in Christ means putting her earthly life at risk.
Recently, Dahlia was caught studying her Bible by others in her village…
Les Smith - e3 Partners' Fundraiser
Thank you for your interest in my ministry with e3 Partners as we share the Gospel and plant churches among the unreached of Ethiopia, India, Eritrea, and India. We also seek to train laborers in the US to spread the Gospel in our cities and abroad.
In 1998, the Lord stirred my heart for reaching the unreached–those who have never heard the Gospel. I knew that would most effectively be done through planting churches. The Lord further clarified that calling by highlighting Eritrea, and country in the Horn of Africa just north of Ethiopia.
In 2015 I went on my first church-planting expedition to Ethiopia with e3 Partners. From the moment I met the team at the airport, the Lord knit our hearts. And as I became familiar with e3 Partners' ministry philosophy and church-planting strategies I became even more convinced the was something I needed to be a part of. The trip leader asked, "Have you ever thought about doing this for the rest f your life?" I replied that I had been thinking about that for 17 years. Immediately upon my return from Ethiopia, I began the process of joining e3 Partners ministry.
I have now been working full-time with e3 since 2018. In that time, my teams have had the privilege of reaching a number of Unreached People Groups in India, and I have begun training ministers among Unreached People Groups of Eritrea. My local team also has trained a number of churches in my area with simple reproducible Gospel tools.
Your prayer and financial partnership are what enable me to fulfill the Call of God, sending me on every mission trip and training and covering me in prayer.
Thank you for being a partner with me in this amazing work among Hindus, Muslims, Orthodox, and Non-religious on three continents.
In 1998, the Lord stirred my heart for reaching the unreached–those who have never heard the Gospel. I knew that would most effectively be done through planting churches. The Lord further clarified that calling by highlighting Eritrea, and country in the Horn of Africa just north of Ethiopia.
In 2015 I went on my first church-planting expedition to Ethiopia with e3 Partners. From the moment I met the team at the airport, the Lord knit our hearts. And as I became familiar with e3 Partners' ministry philosophy and church-planting strategies I became even more convinced the was something I needed to be a part of. The trip leader asked, "Have you ever thought about doing this for the rest f your life?" I replied that I had been thinking about that for 17 years. Immediately upon my return from Ethiopia, I began the process of joining e3 Partners ministry.
I have now been working full-time with e3 since 2018. In that time, my teams have had the privilege of reaching a number of Unreached People Groups in India, and I have begun training ministers among Unreached People Groups of Eritrea. My local team also has trained a number of churches in my area with simple reproducible Gospel tools.
Your prayer and financial partnership are what enable me to fulfill the Call of God, sending me on every mission trip and training and covering me in prayer.
Thank you for being a partner with me in this amazing work among Hindus, Muslims, Orthodox, and Non-religious on three continents.
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e3 Partners update from Les
Posted a week ago
Hello ministry partners! I am trying out the update feature from my e3 Pure Charity page to see how it works for communication. I will also send this via Constant Contact and then I'd like to find which way is better for you to receive the updates.
Here is a brief bullet point of the last few month's schedule and events:- Oct. 19 - 29 :: e3 Expedtion to Shire Ethiopia
- Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 Addis area
- Nov. 14-17 Houston (James, Jamie, me)
- Jan. 14 :: Gospel Conversations training at Journey Bible Church
- Feb. 4 :: San Marcos training with college students
- Feb. 6-9 :: 4 Fields Evangelism/Discipleship training, Plano
- Feb. 9-11 :: e3 World Conference
- Feb. 18 :: Gospel Conversations training at Angelo Bible Church
- March 4 :: Gospel Conversations training at Lakeview Bible Church
Upcoming events (subject to change):- April 22 :: Gospel Conversations training at Lakeview Bible Church
- May 2 :: Gospel Conversations training at Christian Church of San Angelo
- May 22 :: Ethiopia missions outreach training in San Antonio with Kingdom of Life Church
- June 16 - July 1 :: Chloe & Les, Mozambique mission trip with Journey Bible Church
- July 26 - August 6 :: e3 Training Expedition, Nepal
- September 20 - 30 :: Co-lead e3 Expedition to Ethiopia
Together we are a ministry team and I could not do all of this without you!
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