Ask for the nations…
A question we’re often asked is, “What does ‘Two Eight’ stand for?” The name is a reference to an old testament scripture, Psalm 2:8, which says: “Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession." Two Eight’s work has always involved international missions in one way or another, and our staff have collectively performed concerts in over 20 countries, spanning 5 of the 7 continents.
Beyond the Music…
In 2020, musicians and event based organizations all over the world were forced off of stages and into studios. Our story was no different. However, this shift from music to media allowed Two Eight to begin amplifying HOPE with online audiences for first time. Over the last 5 years we have continued to expand our media and film efforts to help accelerate faith movements in other parts of the world and empower recovery efforts here in Indiana.
Recently, some ministry opportunities have developed right here in our own studio that are reaching the nations, and we wanted to tell you about them.
We’ve been helping an online church based in India by recording video messages from their Sr. Pastor. The messages are then edited into an online church service that is viewed on social media by over a MILLION people each week in over a dozen countries.
That came about because the Pastor and his family had been living in northern India, but were recently forced to leave their native country due to dramatically increased persecution of Christians. The anti-conversion laws in that region are so extreme that leading someone to Jesus can literally get you the death penalty. After relocating to the U.S. for safety, their church organization rented an office in the same co-working facility where our studio is. When we met them and heard their story, we were thrilled to help!
Online Discipleship Training…
Another organization we’ve been helping is Discipleship.ORG. We’re working with them in much the same way - by recording training videos about principles of disciple making for their website. There are now more than a dozen videos on their website that were shot here in our studio, and the content is used by thousands of people as they grow in their ability to make disciples.
That came about because of the same situation. The Indian Pastor has a son-in-law who is a U.S citizen. He had lived with them in India for the last 16 years… so when their family was forced to flee for their own safety, he also landed right down the hallway from us. He just happens to be a consultant for Discpleship.org and helps them develop teaching content. And now, he needed a place to shoot that video content.
Right when people have to flee for their lives to the US, and then need help with audio and video production, God drops them down the hallway from an organization with a heart for the nations and the ability to help produce online content. You just can’t make this stuff up.
Light Up Europe Conference…
Finally… we’ll be headed to Poland late in July to be part of the Light Up Europe conference! We’ve been invited to join the international gathering in Krakow, which is focused on disciple making, church planting and other ministry pioneering. We’ll likely help lead worship as well, and with over 500 people in attendance, we’re excited about developing our network of international connections for future ministry.
