Crossings Community Church Ep 4: A Door of Opportunity
Feb 1, 2026
Pastor Terry Feix, longtime ministry leader who has helped oversee projects like the Museum of the Bible, discusses what makes churches thrive. He shares vivid stories from Hyderabad, Bethlehem, China and Muslim contexts. He highlights Acts-style community, Paul’s missionary model, and the idea of recognizing and walking through doors of opportunity.
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Small Church With Big Vision In Bethlehem
- Terry visited Bethlehem and met Stephen Currie, who leads a small persecuted congregation determined to stay and reach Muslim neighbors.
- Terry was humbled by their vision and commitment despite intense harassment and decline of Christians in Bethlehem.
Creative Gospel Work In China
- In China, small house groups used a localized Alpha video series shown discreetly at dinners to start faith conversations.
- Terry admired their creative persistence in sharing the gospel where public evangelism is risky.
Persecution That Strengthens Witness
- At a conference, pastors from Muslim countries described members being killed for faith, then becoming more emboldened to share the gospel.
- Terry was struck by their willingness to pay the ultimate price and their resulting boldness.