Rick Wappel would be in my book, if I wrote one, called the most interesting people I have ever met. Truly a believer that most of us would want to be. A prayer giant, and loves people like no one I have ever met. Today we will take a peak into this man’s life. He is part of our mission partner, called rescued not arrested,  Arizona ministry that provides hundreds of church services, one on one mentoring, mail mentoring and baptisms each month. RNA has distributed over 750,000 English and Spanish NIV Bibles to hundreds of Chaplains and missionaries internationally reaching millions incarcerated. The word is spreading fast and more demand for free Bibles with free shipping is being requested weekly from prison chaplains and missionaries. Praise God!!!  Rescued Not Arrested is operated by 100% volunteers, another miracle!! dozens of volunteers including me serve full time for free. All donations are used for the mission cause and majority of the funds are used to provide the Bibles. Zondervan publishers has partnered with RNA providing all our Bible needs at a very reasonable rate. In addition, RNA partnered with DES-Governor Ducey’s 2nd chance program to help inmates integrate into society successfully by providing them employment, housing, and accountability resources before they are released.LINKS:Website: https://www.rescuednotarrested.orgChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032

With me today is Larry Burek. Larry resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Becky, of almost thirty years. His son and daughter-in-law currently serve at a church in Orange County, California.Larry and I have become very good friends over the last 2 or 3 years. Today, we'll discuss medical missions at CCV and what is happening in that ministry within CCV. How is God moving in our church?Larry was fortunate to be raised not just in a home focused on Christ but also one where missionaries were common guests at the Monday morning breakfast table as they traveled from church to church, raising support.In the middle of a pre-dental program at the University of Michigan, Larry felt led to partner with a missionary dentist in the Central African Republic to affirm his vocational calling and discover Jesus anew. After returning to the US the following year, he transferred to and graduated from Grace College. During that period, his sister unexpectedly died while studying to become a medical missionary. Following a short break, he completed his M.Div at Talbot Theological Seminary and started serving in local churches and para-church organizations in Southern California.Believing that God was calling him in an entirely different direction, Larry furthered his education at Pepperdine University School of Law before embarking on a 34+ year legal career throughout California, working for small and mid-size businesses and litigating complex cases. Even then, he worked with his local church, Baja Christian Ministries, and International Justice Missions, providing legal advice and guidance for ongoing projects in Rwanda. In addition, he served as the President and Chairman of the Board of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County, where he worked with critically ill children.Larry moved to the Phoenix area in 2017 while continuing to practice law in California. He quickly became involved with Christ’s Church of the Valley and its missions department, which, in turn, led to multiple mission trips and his involvement with Rocky Point Medical Clinic, The Neighborhood Christian Clinic, Missions of Hope International, and Liberte Live. The combination of his passion for medical missions and the organizational and leadership skills he acquired as a lawyer prepared him to lead CCV’s medical-dental-vision-mental health mission outreaches here, near, and far.LINKS:Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: LarryBurek@ccv.churchHeidiFigg@ccv.church

Today is a special episode focusing on our mission partners currently in Israel and going through the holocaust of this generation. I am speaking with one of the leaders CCV supports, Saleem Hanna. Saleem and his wife, Andera, are a couple who are leading a church in Nazareth. He is an excellent communicator in an Arab-Israeli church. He is very active in the churches and ministries in Israel, helping forge unity within multi-church backgrounds and promoting a Biblical ministry model.Saleem and Andera are part of the Christian Holy Land Foundation, which partners with six pastoring couples native to the Galilee region of northern Israel. As church planters, they serve both established congregations and 'home' churches. They are also active in specialized ministries such as Women's programs and trainings, Believer reconciliation events, youth groups, and more.Since 2005, they have expanded from 6 ministries in 5 different communities to working with two dozen groups in nearly 30 villages and towns. CCV is proud that God has allowed us to have played a part in their growth.LINKS:Website: https://www.chlf.org/Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Although he grew up in Philadelphia as a PK (Preacher's Kid), he didn't take his religion seriously until he was far into adulthood. He is now a leader in a group that distributes Bibles and other biblical resources in over 20 languages to people in more than 30 nations. What began as a covert effort to spread God's Word in the Soviet Union has gone on to affect people all around the world. All that and more on the upcoming episode of Let's Go 360. Dirk was married to his beautiful, spirit-filled wife Wendy for 34 years. Wendy battled ALS for 4 years and went to her perfect rest on January 9, 2023. Dirk resides in the greater Nashville area and is Dad to three adult children, Taryn, Tyler, and Trevor. Dirk is an experienced presenter and storyteller and loves sharing the stories of what God is doing through the ministry of Eastern European Mission. An accomplished manager, he earned experience in business development with an eye for revenue building through positions with firms like Jackson & Coker in Dallas, TX and T. Williams Consulting serving clients in PA, NJ and NY. He holds a BA in Mathematics and an MBA with a focus on Organizational Development and Ethics. LINKS:Website: https://www.eem.org/Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

In Joshua 1:9, the LORD calls you to be courageous – not because you are a gifted leader, strategist, organizer, communicator, motivator or fighter – because the Lord will be with you wherever you go.Today I talk with a Jonathon Roe a long time good friend who helps faith based Non-profits fight back. Jonathan Roe has been a non-profit coach and trainer in AZ for more than a decade, and is the Founder and CEO of Venture 1:9.  Venture 1:9 (based on Joshua 1:9) guides non-profits to a place of courage, health, sustainability and impact, through free training, coaching and granting.After graduating college in Boston, Jonathan spent 17 years in church leadership, pastoring two local churches near Washington, D.C. and Columbus, Ohio. In early 2008, he moved to Phoenix to launch and lead Mission Increase AZ (MI AZ), a ministry to strengthen Christian non-profit organizations. Under Jonathan’s leadership, MI AZ engaged hundreds of non-profit organizations, granted more than $2m for community and Kingdom impact, and built a close-knit family of Christian non-profit leaders.Jonathan earned a Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. His doctoral work focused on ministry management and leadership, combined with developing strategy and leading organizational change. In addition to leading Venture 1:9, Jonathan teaches at the CCV Leadership Institute, serves as a Board Leadership & Governance Coach through City Gate Network, and is a coach and mentor for various community leaders.Jonathan and his wife, Karla, live in Anthem AZ and have three children – Austin, MJ and Justin.LINKS:Website: https://venture19.orgChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Today I talk with my good friend John Moore. He loves generosity as much as our sr. pastor and has committed his life to the principles he has learned from scripture. We will find out a little about his life. John founded John Moore Associates (JMA) in 1997 with a passion to both serve his community and help his community serve others through the causes that matter to them. His diligent stewardship is in part refined by his military experience, which instilled in him a strong sense of discipline and strategic thinking. John handed off the leadership of JMA to Brian Cochran in 2022 but continues to lend his wisdom to the JMA team as a consultant. An avid flyer since the age of 16, John has enjoyed flying both airplanes and gliders and spending time with his wife of over 40 years, Connie.John believes that the best financial meetings have nothing to do with money. He knows that our most valuable asset is people. John would say that these are his values and the values of the company he founded.RelationshipsOur community is our most valuable asset. We put others before ourselves and are committed to collaboration, loyalty, and trust-building with all clients, vendors and coworkers, knowing that together we can help create more fulfilling futures.WisdomOur expertise is only as deep as the wisdom we seek. We continually pursue a greater knowledge of our trade, our clients, and the world, combined with timeless and transcendent principles of the bible, so that we may provide fruitful counsel.ServiceWe bring a servant’s heart to all we do, with caring, attentive, proactive, and responsive service to our clients and colleagues. We consistently find real solutions to clients’ challenges to optimize stewardship.GenerosityWe believe that sharing God’s resources and encouraging a life of giving will have a deep and lasting impact on families, our communities, and our own joy.LINKS:Website: www.johnmoore.comBooks: https://www.johnmoore.com/books/Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

For thousands of years humanity has struggled with the riddle of just how to help those with addiction, but meaningful treatment was elusive in the early 1900s.  A group of desperate alcoholics developed a spiritual answer to what was newly being called a disease. We know them as AA.Dr Don Middleton is a board-certified in family medicine and has practiced in Arizona for 30 years. He’s currently on the medical staff of the internationally acclaimed metals, behavior health of Wickenburg and medical Director for a group of men’s health clinics. A lifelong Arizona and he developed his love for science and nutrition at an AU And Madison at Western University of health science. He considers the entire world, his family in Christ, but is attended CCV for over 20 years.Whether you’re battling addiction or have a loved one battling addiction  Don is committed to take the principles of AA along with modern Christian faith approach to help educate and guide addicts through recovery. In his book Don provides a perfect balance of faith and scientific knowledge to what and why addicts struggle with and go through. This book along with the work book has helped countless people to recovery. LINKS:Book: Him and ThemHim and Them WorkbookWebsite: https://www.him-and-them.org/Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Have you ever died and came back to life? By died, I mean heart stopped, breathing stopped for more than a few minutes? Today we will hear from Pastor Jason Seeger. A long time CCV pastor. We will hear his story and the life changing experience. We will also hear and what the life as an associate pastor is like at CCV. The Associate Pastor at CCV is a full-time role responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to the church, its members, staff, and the community at large. Jason will assist in developing and executing the church's mission and vision, as well as managing the day-to-day operations of the Anthem church.LINKSChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Sasha is a missionary that CCV supports, he is the founder of and CEO of the International Center of Fatherhood in Ukraine. And his ministry was all about helping fathers in his country of Ukraine. Many of those fathers work away from the home for extended periods of time, therefore creating a void for fathers. And his ministry focuses on that with his team there. And then everything changed.In February of 2022, the Ukraine war broke out and his life changed and his ministry changed. We interviewed Sasha in Episodes 3 & 4 when the war broke out. Now, 18 months later we will hear what life is like now in Ukraine.  LINKSInternational Center of Fatherhood (ICF): https://icfatherhood.orgChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Retirement is generally recognized as a part of the American Dream. Not mine by the way.  We grow up, we work, we retire, and we die. It’s just another part of the rhythm of life. But is the hope of an easy life of retirement something Christians should cling to?Not according to Mike McClain a long time friend who is as active as ever leading people to Christ. The model that the culture seems to point toward for retirement (at least if I can trust the ads on television) is one of complete leisure, once I quit working, for the rest of my life.Yet even before sin came into the world, God told us to work,  (Gen 1:28). Idleness and dissipation do not appear to be a part of the divine design for humans.In fact, the model of retirement that is built around limitless leisure seems to undermine God’s design for human existence.Mike will share how God is using him in a time that world says to retire.LINKSChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Today Julia Hernandez shares with us her preparation to lead a trip of 8 CCV goers as they head to Ancona, Italy to talk with people there about Jesus Christ. We will explore Zume Discipleship training (found in our shownotes).Matthew 28:18-20 - "Jesus came and spoke to the eleven disciples, saying: 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.' The act of teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you through Christ with others in public settings using Wisdom and considering all culturally, socially, and legally permissible techniques is known as biblical street evangelism.Our personal opinions are irrelevant, and as Christians, we must always be prepared to accept the Truth, even when it contradicts everything we have been taught and believed to be true up until the moment the Truth arrives to upend all previous false beliefs. As Christians, we should embrace the Truth rather than be fearful of it! LINKSDonate to the trip:Go to https://ccv.church/ministries/missions/tripsClick on "DONATE TO A MISSION TRIP"SELECT A TRIP: Italy #839400ZUME Training: https://zume.training/ Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Acts 20:28-30 NIV Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.Today we will be talking with Rich Wooten, Director Safety and Security Director Safety and Security at CCV. Rich has been with CCV for 6 years. Prior to that Rich was the Security Manager Security Manager for the National Football League in New York, New York, Rich also retired from as a Police Detective for City of Phoenix after 26 years.The vast majority of churches won't experience a terrorist or shooter attack, but other situations are more frequent, and church leaders need to have a security plan and staff in place to protect their flock. Alarm systems, security personnel, and video surveillance are simply a few components of the solution.If CCV or any church doesn't feel safe and secure, they can forget the purpose of your church and the message of God. Every church needs a security strategy that outlines what the staff, church leaders, security personnel, and our attendees should do in case of emergency.LinksChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.churchDefending the Flock: A Security Guide for Church Safety Directors: https://a.co/d/45r4eSR

Today's episode is with Mark Benson, the West Regional Director of  Partner Relations for the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC. Now, Mark actually living here in phoenix  and attends CCV.  I met mark a few year ago and over the years we have become good friends.  The Museum of the Bible is located in Washington, D.C., and houses artifacts and manuscripts related to the Bible. David Green’s connection to the Museum of the Bible comes into play through Hobby Lobby funding the museum.  Check out:  https://www.museumofthebible.org/ He no stranger to the church. Mark’s  father was a third-generation Lutheran minister, retiring at 86 years old. (He went home on January 1, 2022.) Mark did not feel the calling to be a minister, but as a capitalist, and Mark’s ministry has been to the people he served in business. Mark and his wife Mary owned or operated 16 new car dealerships around the country. They were also the managing partners for: Ford, Honda, Lincoln, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Jeep, Chrysler, Hyundai and Ram.  While the owners of Honolulu Ford, they boldly invested in the Church. The FCC approved an on-demand station at Cox-cable: JOHN 316. We filled our Christian station with 9 local churches, with 60,000 Hawaiian home tuning in each month. Much like Hobby Lobby, In-and-Out, Mark closed his dealerships on Sunday to honor the Sabbath. https://youtu.be/t7K6s6Cxfes and sales exploded. Now, Hawaii is his mission field, and the last year Mark owned a dealership.   Mark has worked for the Museum of the Bible for 2.5 years.  The pervious 5-8 years Mark would wake up at 2:00 AM and ask God, am I using my talents the way that you would like me to?  The Benson family has a passion for missions. He partnered with Rotary International to drill a well in Naberera, Tanzania. It did not turn out the way that he thought it would.  "We hit water 147 meters down, but the pastor there was afraid that his Massai Tribe would kill him and take the well over. He waited for 10 years to put the well head on and start pumping water. Mans timing is different than Gods!" LINKSWebsite:   https://www.museumofthebible.org/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/museumofBible/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/museumofbible/?hl=enLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/museumofbible/ Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/CCV Missions:  www.ccv.church/missionsLet’s Go 360:  https://www.letsgo360.org/Pastor Larrie Fraley: linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

This episode is a little bit different from the others. My experience in the early years of CCV is discussed in an interview with Mark Moore, who serves as the teaching pastor at CCV. We will discuss the origins of CCV as well as a few of the significant events that have taken place along the way to bring CCV to one of the greatest churches in the United States. However, the most important aspect of this discussion will be how God used one man, along with a few other men and families, had the faith and made the sacrifices necessary to lead us to where we are now. It has been an adventure from the beginning and will continue to be one as long as we continue to give all of the credit to God, who has used us to carry out his plan.LINKSWebsite:   Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/CCV Missions:  www.ccv.church/missionsLet’s Go 360:  https://www.letsgo360.org/Pastor Larrie Fraley: linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Hiking the paths that Jesus and his followers walked is the topic of discussion for today with CCV teaching Pastor Mark Moore and me. The year 2018 marked the beginning of hiking in the Holy Land. Mark Moore and I have had it on our lists of things to do for quite some time. Even after we've done it a total of five times, it's still the highlight of the year. Every year, twelve men are picked to embark on a pilgrimage that covers over 100 miles of hiking through the holy region. It is beyond reasonable doubt that Jesus and his followers traveled across the same ground, and it is quite probable that we will travel in the same areas as they did. We started our trek at Nazareth and made our way up to the north coast of the Sea of Galilee. Along the way, we stayed in a variety of hotels, the most of which were in the style of bed-and-breakfasts. Join Mark and I as we attempt to describe what it was like, along with some amazing transformations, and we hope you'll join us.LINKSWebsite:   Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/CCV Missions:  www.ccv.church/missionsLet’s Go 360:  https://www.letsgo360.org/Pastor Larrie Fraley: linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Hundreds of churches, 60,000+ baptisms, Over $1 billion in assets. What a Return on Investment!Today I speak with a great friend and partner in the ministry about how God used CCV to start this amazing ministry. The Solomon Foundation provide the funding for future expansion and growth of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ all across America. Those who invest with The Solomon Foundation find great rates, flexible terms, and offerings for every budget. They provide straightforward, common-sense investment opportunities. No gimmicks or teasers -- just great rates every day for every Investor! We will discuss this Mobilization Ministry that maps to CCV Missions. LINKS Website:  https://thesolomonfoundation.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-crozier-37777474Facebook:   https://m.facebook.com/TheSolomonFoundation/photos/doug-crozier-get-to-know-the-solomon-foundation-leadership-team-doug-is-the-ceo-/3100206970005612/ Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church CCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missions Let’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.org Pastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032 Email: missions@ccv.church

Today is a great friend that I have known now for several years. Pastor Hervin FushekatiHervin has a passion for church planting, Christian education, discipleship, and mentoring. Hervin has enjoyed being in ministry for over twenty–five years loving God with a passion to preach the gospel to the lost, encouraging discipleship, church planting and leadership across the country of Albania, and surrounding countries in the Balkans. After his conversion from Islam at the age seventeen, Hervin has planted and pastored several churches. He is the founder and leader of the International School of Theology and Leadership in Tirana, a dynamic school, students of which have planted over fifty churches, as well as initiated several new ministries and missionary works. He became the Albania Director of Living Water–Adopt a Child in 2019 after working alongside the leadership of the ministry previously. Hervin and his beautiful family currently live and serve in Tirana, Albania.LINKS Website:   https://istl.al/enhttps://www.livingwateradoptachild.orgFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/AACLivingWaterLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/livingwateradoptachildChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/CCV Missions:  www.ccv.church/missionsLet’s Go 360:  https://www.letsgo360.org/Pastor Larrie Fraley: linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

I have recently made a good friend. I’ve got to know Benny Prasad and I can tell you He’s the real deal.  Benny Prasad is a gospel musician and instrumental guitarist from India. He designed the Bentar which is the world's first bongo guitar. He also holds the world record for being the fastest man ever to visit all the 245 nations (194 Sovereign, 51 Dependent nations including Antarctica in the world. Prasad has travelled all around the world performing to audiences. He has performed before presidents and parliaments, before the crowds of 2007 military world games, 2006 FIFA world cup and the 2004 Olympic games.Prasad has also won renown by designing two guitars – the world's first bongo guitar and a 54 string guitar, the Bentar.He had travelled to all these countries in 6 years, 6 months and 22 days (from 1 May 2004 to 22 November 2010), and is therefore the fastest man ever to visit all 257 countries in the world.Today we will hear his story about his conversion to Christianity.LINKSWebsite:   https://bennyprasad.comhttps://chai316.comFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/dr.bennyprasadhttps://www.facebook.com/chai316Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bennyprasadhttps://www.instagram.com/chai316Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Our guest today is an amazing leader and disciple-maker.  Carl Gaede, leads Tutapona, a Christ-centered organization that facilitates emotional healing through mental health services for people impacted by war and conflict.Tutapona’s vision is to bring healing and hope in order to restore relationships, build peaceful communities and glorify Christ.In 2008, Carl and Julie Gaede, psychotherapists from Wisconsin, moved to Northern Uganda.  With a passion to help people affected by the emotional impact of war find emotional healing from their experiences, Tutapona - a Swahili word meaning, ‘We will be healed’ - was born. Uganda had suffered years of civil war and unrest at the hands of the Lord’s Resistance Army, leaving widows and orphans in its wake.  The physical and emotional scars ran deep, but Carl & Julie held hope that a community, once unified by pain, can become a community unified in healing through group-based mental health programming.  Today, Uganda is one of the top 3 refugee receiving nations in the world. Carl and Julie continue to work there in 4 locations around the country, to provide targeted, culturally relevant quality mental health support to some of the 1.4 million people registered as refugees.  You will hear his story today.LINKSWebsite: www.tutapona.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/TutaponaInstagram: www.instagram.com/tutaponaLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/tutapona-incChrist’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church

Lou Steel, who has a wonderful story about how God prepared him to reach people through a motorcycle ministry, will be our guest today. Lou Steel is a co-founder and member of the national board of the Last Disciples MC, a 501(c)(3) Christian organization whose challenging aim has been to spread the gospel to hardcore motorcycle clubs and anybody else who God places in their way in the United States and Australia. The Last Disciples is an MC that works with motorcyclists, gang members, street people, at-risk youth, those who have addictions that are ruling their lives, and people who have "fallen between the gaps" of traditional ministries. They genuinely serve those who the church fears. The biker's outlaw lifestyle is marked by extremes; he will spend the day working, but mainly just hanging out, and later seek solace in drinking, using drugs, partying, or riding. Outlaws are often fatalistic and many of them have no aspirations for a better life. The majority of their literature and art is focused on motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidsons and choppers, and they have a set of ideals that celebrate freedom, nonconformity to popular culture, and an extreme loyalty to their MC. Therefore you might want to reconsider facing them head-on if you were considering it. LINKSLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-steel-83756a35/Book: Last-Disciple-Lou-Steel Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCCV Missions: https://ccv.church/ministries/missionsLet’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.orgPastor Larrie Fraley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrie-fraley-53445032Email: missions@ccv.church