Chris Tress is the pastor of Bow Down Church. As a local missionary, he works to replace segregation with unity and to reach out to the poorer communities. Listen to hear his conviction for reaching the marginalized.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:42 – Episode summary01:09 – Introduction02:56 – What led you to local missions?04:26 – Challenges in everyday life10:10 – Living in the Kingdom while facing the world12:05 – Meaningful verses16:23 – Remembering our First Love with Jenny Beth Gardner19:43 – What is exciting you about ministry?26:18 – The impact of mentoring32:22 – Uniting cultures and races through Christ34:53 – Struggling with segregation37:10 – Internet and book resources39:28 – Parting advice and contact infoChris's church website: Bow Down ChurchResources & Contact InfoThe Making of a Disciple by Dr. Keith Phillips (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Out of Ashes by Dr. Keith Philips (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Books by John Perkins (Also available from Audible, qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington (Also available from Audible, qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Bow Down ChurchThe Transformational Education Network Ten3FeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com. Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy