Leighton Medley our BPCA Outreach Minister has returned to Pakistan to reach new communities with the true Gospel of Christ and to continue discipling those who have been already been reached through our previous campaigns. Leighton’s remit for this work is quite simple, he is to bolster the faith of Christians who have little access to regular church services setting up bible study leaders who will one day become ministers of the Gospel in rural communities, he is to bring revival and better understanding to Christian churches in Pakistan many of which have adopted a very legalistic theology and have forgotten the need for repentance, faith in Christ and the need to place our trust in Him. Leighton has also been reaching out to Muslims and we hope that soon his work will provide a dividend by bringing others to the family of God.
He has been having great success with many believers expressing revival, churchgoers committing their lives to Christ, and Muslims taking an interest in the Gospel though yet to commit to Christ. We hope with further donations to make Leighton’s role a permanent one in two years time. For this we will need the help and support of those who was to see Christ’s gospel flourishing in Pakistan and seek you help to finance this important ministry. One of our costs is the purchase of bibles at £4 each. If you would like to help please donate by clicking (here).
Below is one of Leighton’s recent accounts of an Outreach Meeting held in Quetta:
After a fun filled day on the 29th, where we had to change hotels due to safety issues, we finally got to do some ministry with the local Christian population. Quetta, is a fascinating city, at first appearance very dangerous to look at. There are many checkpoints with armed police and army staff everywhere and it can appear to the uninitiated very daunting. Yet, there are approximately 30000 Christians in this city, with many more to our knowledge, consisting of silent believers, who are made up largely of Persian and Pathan people to frightened to speak out because of repercussions.
The city lies at an altitude of 17000 feet, making the air much thinner and drier, which can make it hard to speak for long if your not used to it. It’s Good Friday and we attend a multi church service with 3 different congregations in attendance. I preach from the Gospel of John chapter 19:17-37, focusing on 5 different areas. These being to behold thy cross, as Jesus did, where if our saviour was prepared to sacrifice his life for us, then it is our duty to sacrifice those things, which cause us to sin, harming our walk with God.
Behold thy King, who is the King of a united people, the Church of God and the new Jerusalem. Behold thy Mother, as Jesus gave His mother into the care of the Disciple He loved, as was the case with all widows in Jewish Culture. Behold thy Saviour, who died for you, that you might receive eternal life, becoming the righteousness of God through His atoning blood. Finally, behold His Word, the prophesied suffering servant as detailed in Isaiah 53, come true where God’s promises and purposes are fulfilled through His Word, meant for us, His chosen people.
We enjoy a great dinner afterwards, where we get to know the local community. I am encouraged to see the unity evolving here, it is important this, as I emphasise to them that they should meet regularly, at least monthly as different churches to pray for the safety of the church family. This is a dangerous city, and we do well to remember that, the enemy always preys on the weak, therefore church unity is essential in order to be stronger together. Jesus said in Matthew 12:25 that, “every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” Church unity is important, it’s a shame in the West, we have become so divided.
Finally, let us pray for the church leaders here, in particular Pastors Adil, Makbool and Laris Sadiq, whom we met with later in the day. This man’s work is impressive, in the sense that he is the one uncovering many of the silent believers, whom we will see upon our next visit. Let us pray protection upon them, that they may know the safety and security of Christ in their labours. Let us learn from their example that we may be bold proclaimers of the Gospel in our daily lives.
Brother Leighton
