#202 - Changing Lives in South Africa (with Mike and Michelle Tessendorf)

Loving God. Loving People.

In this episode, special guests Mike and Michelle Tessendorf share their inspiring journey with Orchard Africa, a ministry that empowers local churches in Africa to address pressing needs like hunger, education, and health care. Through their stories, they highlight the transformative power of living out the gospel through both word and deed, showing how the church can be a light in its community by repairing brokenness and restoring hope.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introducing today's Special Guests
00:05:00 Understanding Mutual Submission in Marriage and Ministry
00:09:16 Leadership Transition at Orchard Africa
00:13:47 Impact of AIDS on South African Communities
00:18:45 Community-Based Home Care for AIDS Patients
00:23:28 Empowering Local Churches for Sustainable Development
00:28:07 The Role of the Church in Addressing Poverty
00:33:02 Transforming Marriages at Sun Valley Church
00:37:44 Exploring the Concept of a Reading Pilgrimage