EVANGELIST

As told to Phillip Dolby

How long have you lived in Sheffield?

Seven years.

What do you love about the city?

The people are very friendly. I love how green it is, with its beautiful Peak District nearby. I love that you can live here in a very relaxed way, the traffic is not too bad.

Where are your favourite places in Sheffield?

Jhonnar Lugo, 37, is a Minister-in-Training at the Well, Sheffield, and the Well at Woodseats.

Originally from Venezuela, his responsibilities here in Sheffield include coleading the Well's special outreach programme, Spirit Cafe, and he is an Evangelist Champion, involved in coordinating volunteer teams and youth work.

He loves Sheffield, and currently lives in the Woodseats area, where he is establishing roots in the local community.

He longs for Sheffield to see revival and the city to be transformed by the power of Jesus.

For walks: the Peak District, Graves Park, and the Botanical Gardens. To visit: the historical city centre is great.

When and how did you come to faith in Jesus?

I was born into a Christian family but I had my first real encounter with Jesus at the age of 13 when I decided to fully give my life and my devotion to him.

Tell us your testimony in fewer than 7 words.

Saved by grace through a healing miracle.

What are you most thankful to God for?

For experiencing his daily faithfulness and overwhelming love, and for the opportunity to serve and proclaim his name in the UK.

Where and how do you share your faith with others?

I really love street evangelism and to see people have real encounters with Jesus on the street.

Are there things you find yourself saying as you communicate faith to others?

Yeah, in the hard times, I often say to myself God is sovereign and he is in control of absolutely everything. In the end, everything will work for good, because it will be for His glory.

Is there a particular story of leading someone to Jesus or communicating the gospel that you remember fondly?

One day a lady at a bus stop let us pray for her. As we prayed suddenly she started to feel emotional and started to cry. We told her that she was meeting the real Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. It was a great experience to see that lady experiencing God's love on the street.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn how to communicate the Good News with confidence?

Learn how to share the simple gospel. Use your own history and testimony and share it with faith and conviction of what God has done in your life.