Fresh Faith Friday - Shannon Casteel - November 2024
Fresh Faith Friday
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1h 10m
The "Fresh Faith Friday" meeting featured guest speaker Shannon Casteel, who shared her personal and spiritual journey, including her transformative experiences with YWAM and key influences such as Bob Mumford and Joy Dawson. Shannon recounted her rebellious past, a pivotal moment of faith recommitment, and her marriage that led to a ministry career in YWAM Kona. She introduced the Brave Love movement, aimed at empowering women in response to societal challenges and women's marches. The discussion highlighted her experiences leading an all-women's Discipleship Training School (DTS) and a mission trip to Nigeria, focused on ministering to widows and vulnerable women. Shannon emphasized the need for collaboration between women's and men's movements in ministry, advocating for an intergenerational approach and mentorship. The session concluded with a biblical perspective emphasizing unity in ministry, highlighted through the story of Deborah, and closed with a prayer encouraging attendees to listen for God's guidance. Follow-up action items included potential future speaking engagements and the exploration of Brave Love DTSs by YWAM base directors.
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