Salt and Light in New Braunfels

New Generations Fellowship

Pastor Joe Tostado of New Generations Fellowship, New Braunfels, takes Jesus' words seriously. And he encourages and regularly reminds the members of the 30 month old new church that Jesus said we are to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. "We teach our folks that wherever they are-at work, play, in the community-that is their mission field. We teach them that to be effective salt has to 'rub' off on those around them who don't know Jesus, and the light has to shine."

The members of New Generations, a bi-lingual Hispanic congregation, take those words seriously, and God has blessed with over 100 adult new believers following the Lord in Baptism in the church. In response to a questions, Tostado said 'easily over 50%' of New Generations members are actively, intentionally seeking to be salt and light to those around them.

A recent example was the experience of one New Generations member. She was buying BBQ plates at a benefit in her neighborhood, when she overheard a neighbor ask how much the plates were, and then turn away to leave unable to afford the plates. Moved by the Holy Spirit, remembering Jesus words, the church member quietly bought the plates for her neighbor and gave them to her. after some time of conversation, her neighbor prayed with her to invite Christ into her life.

The story is repeated often through the ministry of this new church start, and the church has grown from a core group of 30 to over 200 in average Sunday morning attendance in 30 months. New Church starts like New Generations Fellowship are made possible through gifts to the Mary Hill Davis Offering.