Have you ever felt God asking you to take a step of faith that terrified you? That’s exactly what happened to Chris Beth, founder of The Bucket Ministry. What started as a father accompanying his daughter on a mission trip turned into a worldwide effort to bring hope, discipleship, and clean water to tens of thousands of families. 🚰✨ In this inspiring episode, Chris reveals how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and how every “yes” to His call can transform lives—including your own. Be encouraged to trust God’s provision and see what He might do through you! 🙏

About The Guest

Chris Beth is the founder and Chief Storyteller of The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit organization that brings clean, safe drinking water and the hope of Jesus to underserved communities across the globe. From the Amazon River to over 20 nations, Chris has witnessed how a simple water filter can open the door to discipleship, transformed lives, and entire communities encountering the gospel. His story is a powerful reminder of how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary Kingdom work.

Reasons To Listen

1. Faith in Action – Discover how Chris Beth turned a simple burden from God into The Bucket Ministry, impacting thousands with both clean water and the gospel. His story will challenge you to live out your faith in practical ways.
2. Ordinary to Extraordinary – Learn how God used an ordinary businessman with no ministry background to bring hope to communities worldwide, showing that your “yes” to God can lead to extraordinary impact.
3. Global Kingdom Vision – Hear powerful testimonies from Kenya, Brazil, and beyond that reveal how clean water opens doors to discipleship, and be inspired to see your own role in God’s Great Commission.

Big Takeaways

1. Say Yes to God – Obedience often starts small, but when you take the first step, God provides the path and resources you need. Trust His call even if it feels overwhelming.
2. Ordinary Can Be Extraordinary – You don’t have to be a pastor or lifelong missionary to make an eternal impact. God delights in using ordinary people to do extraordinary Kingdom work.
3. Meet Needs First – Addressing physical needs like clean water opens doors to deeper spiritual conversations. When people see love in action, they are more open to the gospel.
4. Measure Kingdom Success – True success in missions isn’t numbers or projects, but disciples made and lives transformed by Jesus. Keep your focus on eternal outcomes, not just earthly results.
5. Neighbors Reach Neighbors – Indigenous missionaries are often the most effective at reaching their communities. Support and empower local leaders to share the gospel where they live.

Missional Challenges

1. Step Out in Faith – Identify one area in your life where fear or comfort is holding you back, and take a small step of obedience this week. Trust that God will meet you in that step.
2. Meet a Real Need – Look for a tangible way to serve someone in your community—whether it’s providing a meal, helping with resources, or offering your time. Let your actions reflect Christ’s love before you share words.
3. Empower Others – Encourage and support someone around you who shows potential to serve God in their own way. A word of affirmation, prayer, or mentoring could be the spark that helps them step into their calling.

Chapters

[00:00:00] Welcome & Guest Introduction – Meet Chris Beth, founder of The Bucket Ministry, and hear how God led him from business into global missions.

[00:03:00] The Amazon Moment – Chris shares the life-changing experience of being offered river water in Brazil and hearing God’s call to “help them.”

[00:10:00] The Birth of The Bucket Ministry – How a simple water filter became the entry point for discipleship and global outreach.

[00:16:00] Beyond Relief: A Discipleship Organization – Why The Bucket Ministry is more than a clean water project—it’s about making disciples of Jesus.

[00:21:00] Mission Mapping & Accountability – Using technology to track impact, disciple families, and show transparency to donors.

[00:26:00] Neighbors Serving Neighbors – The power of indigenous missionaries reaching their own communities more effectively than outsiders.

[00:31:00] Transforming Kibera, Kenya – The story of an ambitious campaign that brought clean water, the gospel, and community transformation to 400,000 people.

[00:39:00] Kids Club & Next Generation – How ministering to children is opening doors for families and raising up future missionaries.

[00:45:00] Encouragement to Say “Yes” – Chris offers heartfelt advice for listeners wrestling with God’s call on their own lives.

[00:47:30] How to Get Involved – Practical ways to support The Bucket Ministry, join in prayer, or go on mission.

Links and Socials

The Bucket Ministry official site: Visit thebucketministry.org to explore the organization’s mission, campaigns, impact stories, and how to get involved.

YouTube: bucketministry

Instagram: Their Instagram handle is @bucketministry

Facebook: The Bucket Ministry

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