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PIONEERS’ PARADISE
astor Michael and Dr. Barbara Nelson are the founders of Standing In Faith Restoration & Re-entry (SIFRR), Inc. and pastors of Soldiers Outwardly Restoring Discipleship (SORD) Church in Houston, Texas.
“We answered the call to the ministry 30 years ago, and never looked back,” Pastor Michael states. “The Lord called us to pastoral ministry, and we said, ‘yes’ to the call.” VBD Magazine sat down with Pastor Michael and Dr. Barbara to discuss the work being done by their ministries, the keys to a successful marriage, and how to resolve coanflict in a marriage. It was wonderful to get golden nuggets from this dynamic couple who are a blessing to so many.
WE GOT TO WHERE WE ARE TODAY BY TRUSTING IN THE LORD, APPLYING THE WORD OF GOD IN OUR LIVES, AND JUST BEING INSTRUMENTS OF THE LORD.
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THAT WORKS Pastor Michael & Dr. Barbara Nelson ANCHORED IN HIM AND SERVING WITH LOVE by Dr. Henritta Stewart
PARTNERING IN MINISTRY In many congregations, husbands and wives work together in ministry, and this holds true for Pastor Michael and Dr. Barbara. “We love working together and one of the activities that we really enjoy doing is ministry,” Dr. Barbara tells us. “We have several ministries—prison, marriage, and restoration, to name some.” The couple serves people from all walks of life, but are passionate about those who are homeless, incarcerated, hospitalized, and survivors of domestic violence. “They have a special place in our hearts,” Pastor Michael mentions. Pastor Michael and Dr. Barbara’s calling has become a way of life, so they have been laboring to bring their mission to fruition.
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