Swahili Church Springfield Mo Testimony By Bishop Dennis Eversen 03/29/2026

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Swahili Church Springfield Mo Testimony By Bishop Dennis Eversen 03/29/2026 features a powerful sermon and personal testimony delivered by Bishop Dennis Eversen at the Swahili Church in Springfield, Missouri. The service, held on Palm Sunday, blends English and Swahili as the Bishop reflects on his life journey and the spiritual history of the region. Key Highlights of the Testimony Personal Roots & Rebirth: Bishop Eversen shares that he grew up in a religious Roman Catholic family 09:55 Opens in a new window. He describes his "second birth" or being born again, which began when his parents surrendered their hearts to the Lord and eventually led him to a personal relationship with God 10:48 Opens in a new window. The Call to Ministry: He discusses his initial resistance to the ministry, comparing his experience to Moses at the burning bush 26:02 Opens in a new window. He eventually surrendered to God's call, leading him to his current path 25:14 Opens in a new window. Springfield’s Spiritual History: The Dark Easter (1906): He recounts a tragic event in Springfield’s history from 120 years ago, where three Black men were wrongfully lynched on the city square the night before Easter 28:12 Opens in a new window. The Vision of Restoration: He contrasts this darkness with a vision received by Sister Coram (the first pastor of Central Assembly of God) in 1907 33:51 Opens in a new window. She saw angels battling for Springfield and a "crystal fountain of pure water" bubbling up from the city to heal the earth 35:53 Opens in a new window. Unity in Faith: The Bishop emphasizes that in Christ, background, language, and skin color do not matter 24:27 Opens in a new window. He celebrates the presence of the Swahili-speaking community as a fulfillment of God's work in the city