The latest video release from the Pure Religion Project features Pastor Rephat Nyarenda in Zimbabwe, who shares how the love of Jesus transformed his own life and continues to impact orphaned and vulnerable children in his community through adoption.
“My mother died when I was 3 months old. My father died when I was 9 years old. I grew up not having both parents to look up to, but I was cared for by people who came into my life and made a huge difference by bringing me up. I continued to look up to them. I began to see the love of God in them. I saw how much they loved me even though I messed up, there were a lot of things I was struggling with in my life. But I saw Jesus in them … to me, that was pure religion because they demonstrated what the gospel is all about.”
Rephat Nyarenda, Pastor
Pure Religion Project is a focused initiative inspired by the members of the Christian Alliance for Orphans and the broader CAFO community, designed to help churches live out the “pure religion” described in James 1:27 and invited throughout Scripture. Through world-class resources, supportive community and ongoing connection and coaching, The Pure Religion Project at CAFO wants to help you lead your church with assurance, hope and the help you need.
-Jason Johnson is the Director of the Pure Religion Project, facilitated by the CAFO community. Learn more about the Pure Religion Project and access resources designed to help your church grow in your ministry to vulnerable children and families.