Will Graham and 600 pastors

Saturday we were privileged to be part of a free conference for Nicaraguan pastors, hosted by the Billy Graham foundation. Our day started at 6am when the worship band arrived and began practicing. It certainly drowned out the roosters.

By eight the first of the pastors were starting to arrive. Many of them had brought families too. They arrived in clumps as buses from various places came in. By nine it was clear that the 400-500 estimate was too low, and we set to work putting out more chairs. Eventually we think about six hundred came.

The day started at nine-thirty with worship - lively and enthusiastic. Nobody needs to be invited to stand or clap here. Then there were two Spanish speakers, then more worship - then after two straight hours a short break. Then Will Graham was introduced, to massive cheers. He spoke about the heart of an evangelist, and was received with huge enthusiasm and joy. Everybody was so happy just to be there. At one-thirty he was finished, and everybody lined up for lunch. By two-thirty the last in line was served, and people started heading home.

It was clear that something very big had happened for the people of Nicaragua, and for us as well. There is no doubting their enthusiasm for Jesus and for spreading his message.

Written by David