Over the next few months, we’re sharing about different ministries in Campus Crusade. Angie and I have an opportunity to serve these ministries through our roles at the World Headquarters in Orlando, Fla.
Jesus in Washington
Recently I (Scott) was trying to educate myself with the $700 billion plan that our government leaders were debating by watching President Bush’s prime-time address to the nation.
It’s a complicated issue that even the top economists in the country can’t agree upon, so it’s a daunting task for my simple little brain to attempt to come up with a conclusion on what the correct step is. No matter what side of the aisle you fall on, I think we all wish more of our elected officials knew the Lord and sought His guidance in all matters.
In 1975, Campus Crusade sought to help meet this need and launched Christian Embassy in Washington, D.C. This outreach is a non-political, interdenominational ministry directed to those who work on Capitol Hill and the Pentagon. Elected officials, international delegates, employees in the Department of Defense all need to hear the good news that Jesus died for their sins and offers eternal life. Or, those who are already believers in Christ can be plugged in with other believers to help encourage and strengthen their faith.
During our New Staff Training in Orlando this summer, Angie and I got to spend some time with Tommy, below, whose assignment is with Christian Embassy.
A few years ago Tommy graduated from Guilford College. With family already working in Washington, he tried his hand and was a lobbyist for three years as well as working for Congress for over a year. His last experience in Washington left him unfulfilled, so he eventually walked away from politics and thought he would never return to The Hill.
Tommy felt called to go into ministry, so after speaking with one of our missionaries with Christian Embassy, he knew he needed to return to Washington in the name of Christ. Angie and I are personally thankful the Lord is using Tommy just as he is with his charisma and large personality. He’s a people magnet who loves the Lord dearly, and will no doubt make an impact in others’ lives.
Angie also wrote a neat story a couple of years ago about Sue, another one of our missionaries in Christian Embassy. Her interview with Sue and how she is trying to impact other women staffers on the Hill. Read Angie’s story.
Angie and I feel blessed to be able to support Christian Embassy through our roles at Campus Crusade’s world headquarters in Orlando—giving people in government an opportunity to say yes to Jesus.
The only One who can offer real life change.
Praise:
God really knew what He was doing with this whole marriage thing. The past almost-6 months have been absolutely wonderful. Scott has yet to be wrong. (Angie the editor sits here smiling at what he wrote.)
Prayer Request:
For Christian Embassy missionaries to have an influence on elected officials and their staff arriving and departing Washington, D.C. over the next few months.
