The XM ChallengeThe Story of the Beginning of the Mirante Church – The XM Challenge https://www.rickbergen.net Help Plant 1,000 Churches Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:01:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 169531157 The Story of the Beginning of the Mirante Church https://www.rickbergen.net/?p=2493 https://www.rickbergen.net/?p=2493#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:08:16 +0000 Rick Bergen https://www.rickbergen.net/?p=2493
🌟 🎶 Experience the Heartbeat of Northern Brazil 🎶 🌟

Picture yourself in a small, vibrant community in Northern Brazil. Feel the excitement of forró music, with its irresistible rhythm that makes your heart race and your feet move.

This week, I poured my passion into writing a ballad. With the help of technology, I brought this song to life, complete with English subtitles, to share the story beyond language barriers.

Imagine the thick dust, confusion, language challenges, tarantulas, laughter, swearing, hunger, food, babies, and on-the-verge-of-out-of-control to feel how it was. Every Sunday the kids would show up early, even in the pouring rain. Those who were there know what I’m talking about. 🎧🔊

Dive in and let the music transport you to the chaos and spontaneous joy of church planting when you are in way over your head, but you know Who knows the way. 🎤🌍✨

Watch it now and feel the rhythm! 🌟🎥✨
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