In this emotional and inspiring episode of God on the Move, Dan Sered, the Lausanne Catalyst on Jewish Evangelism, shares his incredible journey from being a secular Jew in Israel to becoming a fervent believer in Jesus Christ. Dan discusses the pivotal moments that led to his faith, including a surprising encounter during a math tutoring session that changed his life. He delves into the challenges and rejections he faced from his family and community, and the passion that drives him to share the gospel with Jewish people worldwide. Dan also addresses common questions about Jewish evangelism and stresses the importance of making disciples of all nations, including the Jewish people. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of the gospel and the unyielding call to evangelize.
📚 Links from the Interview
Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism
Jews for Jesus
YouTube channel: SO BE IT
🧑💻 About Dan
Dan Sered was born in Israel to a secular Jewish family and later relocated to the United States while he was in his teens. Dan attended Stony Brook University in New York where he met Dinah, a Jewish believer in Jesus who showed him how Yeshua (Jesus) fulfilled the prophecies of the Messiah. Dan’s eyes were opened and he committed his life to the Lord.
In 1999 Dan and Dinah got married and soon after began serving as missionaries, joining Jews for Jesus and later moving to Israel. In 2006 Dan became the Israel director of Jews for Jesus, which quickly became the largest branch of the ministry worldwide. In 2019 Dan was appointed COO and Global Director for the organization and specifically supervises the day-to-day efforts of the branches in Europe, South Africa, Israel, and Australia.
Dan received his MA in ministry and leadership from Western Seminary and his DMin in leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). He is the president of the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism and serves as co-catalyst for the Lausanne Jewish Evangelism Network. Dan is also an adjunct professor at DTS and helped to pastor All Nations Church in Petah Tikvah, Israel, for 17 years.
He and Dinah have three children: Yael, Eithan, and Yoav.
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68. From Afghans to Brazilian: Panahgah and the Power of Community Sponsorship
In this episode of God on the Move, Sophia Nobre shares the incredible journey of Panahgah, an NGO she founded to help Afghan refugees integrate into Brazilian society. The update highlights the challenges and successes faced by the organization, detailing how the church in Brazil is acting as a catalyst for change by welcoming and supporting Afghan refugees. Sophia discusses the implementation of a community sponsorship policy by the Brazilian government, inspired by Panahgah's work, and shares her personal experiences traveling to international conferences to advocate for refugee resettlement. The episode also explores the transformative impact on the churches involved and underscores the critical role of the global church in addressing the refugee crisis.
📚 Links from the Interview
Podcast: Compassion in Action
UNHCR article
Panahgah
🧑💻 About Sophia
Sophia Nobre is the founder and president of Panahgah, a Brazilian NGO supporting refugees and displaced people. While studying law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo, she was moved by the human-rights crisis in Afghanistan and, in August 2021, began coordinating humanitarian aid for Afghan families seeking refuge in Brazil. This initiative became Panahgah, formally established in March 2022.
Under Sophia’s leadership, Panahgah has since assisted over 1,000 forcibly displaced people from Afghanistan and other countries, offering resettlement, legal aid, language classes, and psychosocial support across more than 45 Brazilian cities. The organisation partners with groups such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other national and international institutions.
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67. Church Planting in East Africa: Igniting a Fire in Dark Places
In this episode of God on the Move, Aychi, an East African Christian, shares his powerful story of how he came to Christ from a predominantly Islamic background and his inspiring journey of church planting and evangelism in East Africa. The episode explores Aychi’s initial encounter with Jesus, his transformative conversion, and his ongoing mission to spread the gospel among the least-reached people groups. Aychi discusses the strategic changes in church planting methodologies and testimonies of miraculous encounters that demonstrate God's active presence. He also addresses the challenges, sacrifices, and opposition faced in the mission field, sharing stories of unwavering faith and resilience among local leaders. Listeners are encouraged to celebrate these successes and support global missions through prayer and active participation.
📚 Links from the Interview
Article: A Fire in Dark Places
🧑💻 About Aychi
Aychi B.R. is an African Christian who, since high school, has had a passion for sharing the gospel with those who need to hear it. While attending a mission school, God called him to reach out to people from a nearby unreached tribe. This calling later expanded to focus on reaching all the unreached groups in his region of Africa and planting churches among them.
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66. Transformational Faith in the Dominican Republic
In this episode of God on the Move, Crisel Gonell shares her inspiring story of faith transformation and her work as the Church Advancement and Business Mentorship Program Coordinator at Mission of Hope. Crisel discusses her journey from battling depression during the 2020 pandemic to becoming a devoted servant of God, spreading the gospel in the Dominican Republic. She highlights the cultural and religious landscape of the Dominican Republic, the challenges, and the incredible efforts being made to share God's word. Crisel also sheds light on the impact of the Lausanne Movement and the congress in South Korea on her ministry and how it has influenced her vision of evangelism and church unity in her country.
📚 Links from the Interview
Mission of Hope
🧑💻 About Crisel
Crisel Gonell is a 25-year-old living in Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the Dominican Republic. She fell in love with Jesus during the pandemic in 2020, a time when she was grappling with depression and anxiety. Through this challenging period, he reminded her that he is in control and has a plan for her life, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. Crisel works at Mission of Hope as a church advancement and business mentorship program coordinator, collaborating with communities, churches, and Christian leaders to foster healthy churches in every community and empower leaders to create kingdom-impact businesses. She is also passionate about evangelism and church planting, dedicating her life to advancing his Kingdom. Jesus is her Saviour, Father, confidant, fortress, and the source of her strength, empowering her to live according to his will.
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65. Pathways of Compassion: Special Education in Muslim Communities
In this episode of God on the Move, Samara shares her inspiring journey from being a physiotherapist and special education teacher to serving as a missionary in Muslim communities. She highlights the challenges and opportunities of providing special education in these contexts, combating stigma and spiritual misconceptions surrounding disabilities. Samara's story underscores her dedication to sharing Christ's love with marginalized families and her passion for the Afghan people. Throughout her experiences in Asia and the Middle East, she has witnessed God's work in transforming the lives of children with disabilities and their families, offering hope and acceptance.
📚 Links from the Interview
Podcast: Agape Encounters in the Realm of Disability
Podcast: Computing Hope for the Deaf Community in Nigeria
Podcast: Faith and Recovery: Transforming Tragedy into Triumph
Podcast: Navigating Faith: Challenges and Triumphs in Senegal
Podcast: A Macedonian Call: Transforming Lives in the Heart of Mali
Podcast: Faith and Freedom: A Yemeni’s Social Media Evangelism
🧑💻 About Samara
Samara is a follower of Jesus, physiotherapist, special education teacher, inclusion advocate, and missionary. Saved by God’s grace, she is passionate about sharing the hope of Christ with children affected by disabilities and their families. Through her work, she seeks to make disciples and lead others to righteousness, shining for the glory of Christ.
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