“After five weeks without teams, here we go again!” Brandy said with a smile. “We’ve got four weeks of Vacation Bible School coming up—and that’s exciting for so many reasons!”
As the team gears up, Brandy recently reflected on why this ministry means so much to him. In a conversation with Kirstin, he shared that one of his favorite things about the work of Sowers4Pastors is its variety. While the ministry does a lot of different things, every single effort supports one overarching mission: empowering pastors to share the Gospel.
“I love VBS because it brings our friends—our brothers and sisters in Christ—from the States,” Brandy said. “We love them. We miss them. And we get excited to see them every year.”
This is more than just a reunion. It’s a time of shared work, mutual encouragement, and spiritual growth—for everyone involved.
“It’s an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with the churches in the States,” Brandy explained. “We share experiences. We serve side-by-side. We encourage one another. That’s such an important part of Christian life — building healthy, joyful relationships in Christ.”
One of Brandy’s favorite aspects of the VBS weeks is visiting the communities served by these partner churches.
“We serve together as a team,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what culture we’re from or what language we speak — we’re united by one purpose.”
And that purpose is rooted in Scripture. Brandy quoted Colossians 3:23:
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”
That’s the VBS heart in action: serving joyfully and intentionally, for the Lord.
“We’re sharing the Gospel while having a really good time,” Brandy said. “The kids are learning, laughing, and playing. And through all of it — they’re growing in their understanding of who God is.”
Brandy also appreciates how VBS gives the team opportunities to meet with local families and teachers.
“We can get to know them and understand their reality — everything they go through,” he said. “When we know the people we’re serving, we serve better.”
He wrapped up his thoughts with a powerful reminder of the heart behind it all:
“We are training our faith by doing this. We are living the Gospel. We are preaching. We are serving. We are learning to love the people and teaching God’s children. We’re so excited to start VBS with the teams!”
The first group arrives this weekend, and we’re asking for your prayers as the work begins. Brandy noted that it’s been raining every day — please pray for clear skies, safe travel, and fruitful ministry.
Let the joy (and the Jesus-filled fun) begin!
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Love to see all those LH VBS Team members in the photos! We LOVE working beside the whole Sowers' Team! Can't wait to see you all in a few weeks!!!
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