Tom Friesen
Associated Staff, Manitoba
After making Christ my Lord, I struggled with applying myself in a way that I knew God wanted me to. But through the Discipleship International Equip to Serve (ETS) program and a great mentor, my relationship grew substantially with Christ.
I learned the basic skills I needed to have a fruitful, and joy filled life. Daily quiet times, sharing my faith with others, and learning how to invest my lives in others. In January 2016, after completing book 3 and going on my first short term mission trip to Mexico, God gave me a deep desire to disciple others. So with the permission of my group leader I quickly organized a new “ETS” group.
Since then my time as an “ETS” leader has been very fulfilling. And now bringing teams to Mexico for short term missions is very exciting. I know that God has called me to serve Him by discipling others, and this is a vision that is shared by Discipleship International. So I trust God to use me as I join D.I. as an associate staff member.
Matthew 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”