“From a satellite installer to a servant of God, from connecting signals to connecting lives with Jesus, and from an ordinary worker to an ordained pastor—this is not merely my story. It is the story of God’s grace, guidance, and faithfulness. I’m just a sinner saved by grace.” – Pastor Allan Castor
Pastor Allan Castor was an adopted minister for many years until he became employed by a local Adventist conference. We still send him support once in a while, thereafter. The most recent one was when he had a severe psoriasis flare up all over his body and a few of our sponsors sent funds for him for which he was very grateful. (See picture below). His doctor told him that his psoriasis is incurable, sadly, he will be having flare ups for the rest of his life.
Last month, I received this much awaited email from him. He wrote, “After 30 years since my college graduation in 1996, I’ll soon be ordained! I may be the oldest pastor in my batch to be ordained. But I praise God for sustaining me. I just want to thank you for your support in my ministerial journey all these years. The institution that God used, the Adopt a Minister International and through you and all the sponsors who faithfully send their donations, I am one of the hundreds of pastors who have been blessed by your benevolence.”
Jeremiah 29:11 -For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
After 26 years of Adopt a Minister International, we have heard amazing stories of God’s goodness and have seen miracles after miracles of His faithfulness, mercy and great love, shared by our adopted ministers.
We thank you so much, our dear sponsors, for your selfless generosity towards the furtherance of God’s work. Hundreds of Theology graduates have been blessed by your financial support and prayers. They continue serving our Lord, working in His vineyard and leading precious souls to Christ as they wait for their ordinations. To God be the glory!