Benefits of exposure to missions through LEAP

LEAP = London Evangelism and Prayer Conference

Here are just some of the benefits of attending a LEAP conference with World Harvest in London.

1. Bond quickly with attending believers from across the USA and to worship daily with these believers.
2. To be motivated by the great need for prayer, to have your needs prayer for by other LEAPers, and to pray for the needs of LEAPers.
3. Be motivated through Scripture and teaching to be a called out one and to understand that a major calling and motivation of the church of Jesus Christ is to be “a sent church.”
4. To understand why London is strategic as a gateway city and the tremendous need of the Gospel there and in India.
5. Exposure to at least three major religions of the world (Muslims, Sikhs, and Hindus) through teaching and visitation to temples, shops and mosques.
6. Exposure to the Punjab and Gujarat ethnic groups and cultures. Immigrant residents of Southhall, Wembly, Hounslow and other centers are primarily from these parts of India and Pakistan. The two churches established by World Harvest in the area are made up of people from these backgrounds. However, I met a Tamil, Somali, and New Delhi Indian on the streets of Southall and Hounslow. So within these areas many other ethnic groups are also present.
7. Exposure to methods and ministry which in other contexts could only be done by “professionals.” Because the primary language in these areas is English, we were able to do surveys in the communities, man book tables and converse with those who come to those tables, and pass out literature for the ministry on the streets.
8. To see in action people in various functions of ministry. We met and heard from elders in these churches, life missionaries, Apprentices, Interns, and those who have devoted retirement to missions.
9. Hear the vision of ministry leaders regarding future plans for these ministries: additional Asha charity shops and planning for future church sites.