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Redemptive Suffering: God's Mission Through Our Messes (VIDEO)

By Russ Whitfield, Nov 19, 2024

At the recent PCA Global Missions Conference, pastor and RUF leader Russ Whitfield led us through a painful, yet beautiful picture of redemptive suffering. Drawing from Philippians 1:12-18, Russ shows us how God uses suffering to advance His mission and deepen our faith. Rather than viewing suffering as a setback, it as an essential part of the Christian mission and can embolden us as believers. 

You can view all five plenary talks from the GMC at mtw.org/gmc.

Russ Whitfield
Russ Whitfield is founding pastor of Grace Mosaic D.C. (PCA). Russ also serves as the assistant coordinator of cross-cultural advancement for RUF, is a guest lecturer in practical theology at RTS-Washington, D.C. campus, and is deeply committed to the work of hospitality. He is a headline speaker for the 2024 PCA Global Missions Conference.
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