The Power of Proximity Series: Pastor Daouda Zongo discusses the roles of prayer, healing and deliverance in evangelism to communities in metro NYC. He highlights ministry to French-speaking West African immigrants and recommends two initial steps for a church to begin an outreach ministry. What You’ll Learn:About the role of healing and deliverance in evangelismAbout the role of prayer in Jesus’ NameThe two, initial steps to begin evangelism outreach in churchAbout the Guest: Pastor Daouda serves as the Senior Pastor of Centre Chretien Eau Vive (Living Water Christian Center), a church that is affiliated with Bethel Gospel Assembly in Harlem, NYC. This year, the church will celebrate its 13 anniversary. It is a French-speaking congregation primarily composed of African immigrants. The church sits in the heart of “Little Senegal” and is very active evangelizing throughout the NYC metro area. Pastor Daouda has been walking with the Lord for over 25 years. He is originally from Burkina Faso and was raised in a Muslim home. Scripture Related to Episode:Matthew 28: 16-20; The Great CommissionJohn 11: 1-44; Lazarus Commanded to Rise from GraveLinks Related to Episode:Centre Chretien Eau Vive, Harlem, NYCheartformuslims.comTimestamped Show Notes:02:34 - Growing Up in a Muslim Family04:37 - Following Jesus, Personal Testimony05:32 - Vision of Christ06:25 - How Do the Evangelism Teams Work?07:38 - Reaching out to West Africans and All People08:36 - Ministering in French09:59 - Openness in NYC versus in Africa10:39 - Senegal, Cote Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Niger and Mali13:05 - Encouraging Brothers and Sisters from West Africa to Get Involved in Evangelism13:22 - Praying in the Name of Jesus as a Bridge15:31 - Role of Healing and Deliverance in Evangelism16:38 - Main Goal of Evangelism17:53 - Focusing on God or Focusing on God's Blessing20:09 - Evangelism as a Lifestyle21:54 - Cultivating the Mind to Reachout with the Gospel as Commanded23:26 - Two Steps to Start an Evangelism Outreach at Your Church24:52 - Connecting with the ChurchDid you appreciate this podcast? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com Listen to Our Urban Voices