April 30, 2024

"Pastor Wayman Mitchell Looked At Me and Said, 'Son, You Need JESUS!'" Pastor Pablo Catala from Bridgeport, CT | TESTIMONY TUESDAY

1 hour 8 minutes

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pastor Pablo Catala

09:46 Growing Up in a Life of Crime and Violence

33:05 The Search for Answers and Encounter with Jesus

45:02 Making a Clean Break

55:04 Pioneering in Spanish Harlem

01:07:40 The Power of Transformation and the Role of a Pastor

01:18:11 Challenges and Growth in Living for God

01:26:47 The Importance of Compassion and Empathy

01:41:33 God's Plans and Purposes for Our Lives

01:51:33 The Ministry of Healing and Emotional Wholeness

02:01:34 God's Provision and Guidance in Ministry

02:02:23 Seeking God's Heart and Praying for His Will

Takeaways

Pastor Pablo Catala's testimony is a powerful example of God's transformative power in a person's life.

Growing up in a violent and criminal environment, Pastor Pablo was exposed to drugs, gangs, and violence from a young age.

Despite his success in the illegal business, Pastor Pablo felt empty and broken, searching for something more.

His search for meaning led him to explore different religions, including voodoo, but he found no true peace.

Eventually, Pastor Pablo started attending churches but was disappointed by what he saw.

His journey of transformation and redemption highlights the power of God's love and grace to change lives. Sometimes, we go through periods of searching for answers and feeling ignored by God, but He is always there and has a plan for us.

Trying different religions and exploring different paths can be a part of the journey to finding God.

Meeting the right person can profoundly impact our lives and lead us to a deeper understanding of God.

Breaking clean from our old lives and filling our lives with the things of God can bring transformation and purpose.

God's grace and love can change even the most broken relationships and bring healing and restoration. Having a pastor who cares and mentors is crucial to spiritual growth and development.

Pioneering in ministry comes with challenges, but God can do great things with perseverance and faith.

Reaching people in a big city like New York requires empathy, compassion, and a willingness to serve.

Balancing ministry, family, and personal life is important for a healthy and fruitful life.

Surrendering one's life to Jesus brings transformation, purpose, and the opportunity to impact others. Being the first couple launched out from a church to pioneer a new church is a big responsibility and a significant step in ministry.

Moving to a new city and starting a church can be a whirlwind experience, but it is important to fulfill the community's needs and rely on God's guidance.

Ministry is a journey of growth and learning, and pastors need to be humble, compassionate, and willing to learn from their mistakes.

It is crucial for pastors to help people develop a strong relationship with Jesus and not become overly dependent on the pastor.

God's plans often differ from our desires, and it is important to seek His will and trust in His timing.

Bridgeport has been a place of blessing and growth for Pastor Pablo and his church, and they have seen the power of God at work in healing and transforming lives.

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