Category: Testimonies & Stories
The Power of the Pastoral Vision
John Torquato, MD
I Want This City… The role of a pastor in leading God’s people is unique and profound. Pastors often underestimate the power of their vision—visions inspired by God to bring health, healing, and salvation to their communities. The pastoral vision is not born of personal ambition or pride but of divine inspiration, cultivated through communion… Read more
The Power Of The Pastoral Call.
John Torquato, MD
Do Not Underestimate The Power of the Pastoral Call. It Can Inspire Others To Join In Gods Mission Pastors wield an incredible power that they often do not recognize—the power of calling others to join them in ministry. Their voices, empowered by the Holy Spirit, resonate in ways that reach deep into the hearts of… Read more
The Unexpected Miracle
Rupelin Pichot
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. Psalms 68:9 The sun blazed hot over a small, Ethiopian village, where a single drop of rain never fell in the last three years, leaving the ground with a thick layer of dust. My husband and I, along… Read more
The Hitman
John Torquato, MD
Gratitude for Sins Forgiven And The Power to Transform a Life. The details of this story have been changed to protect the identities of those involved, but its message remains powerful and true. It began with an ex-soldier—a man who had seen war up close during his service overseas. After returning home, he had spent… Read more
A New Heart
John Torquato, MD
Isaiah 49:6 (NKJV): “Indeed He says, ‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the… Read more
Know Your Calling
John Torquato, MD
The Key to Standing Firm in Faith When Challenges Arise In the work of medical ministry, there is a call that goes far beyond the duties of caring for the sick. It is a call from God Himself, a summons to join Him in the sacred work of restoration—restoring not only physical health but also… Read more
Redefining Success in Medical Ministry: It’s Not Just About Health
John Torquato, MD
What is Our Metric for Success? In medical missionary work, how do we determine when we are genuinely being effective? What is our target or destination? These are questions we all must face at some point in our journey. For those passionate about this work, knowing the goal means we can adjust our practices to… Read more