Source: Bible League, March 23, 2020<\/p>\n
Thony, a 45-year-old father of three, comes from a community in Haiti where it is common to practice Voodoo. Thony not only practiced Voodoo, he called himself a sorcerer. He often worked with a woman who was a Voodoo priest, and they both served the spirits. During that time, Thony experienced attacks by these spirits, and the house of his priest partner was set on fire.<\/p>\n
He recalls, \u201cI became so afraid of that spiritual darkness that I decided to flee the area. That\u2019s when I moved to a different community in Port-au-Prince.\u201d<\/p>\n
His life began to change for the better after his move. A pastor saw him struggling and offered to pay rent for Thony\u2019s new home. Not long after, he was invited to attend a local church. He found new life in Christ when he went to church that day. That was 15 years ago. As he grew in his faith, he became more active in the church. Soon, the pastor suggested he attend church planter training. He says, \u201cI was thrilled to be part of it!\u201d<\/p>\n
Thony loved the sense of community he felt in the training as well as the materials he received. He notes, \u201cThey have helped me fulfill my ministry significantly. I have used the books to study the Word of God with other people and to facilitate the growth of the churches where I\u2019m a leader now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Today, he pastors two churches. \u201cI used to be a sorcerer, but I am a servant of God now. I know and understand the Word of the Lord better.\u201d<\/p>\n
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