By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC
Enjoy this interview with Magdiel Figueroa the new Lead Pastor at Iglesia Esperanza Viva in Kent Washington
What is your personal and ministry background?
In my personal life I have seen how God takes cares of my life. I got married very young and I have learned how to maintain a solid and strong family. Over 20 years ago God change my life, but in the process I have learned how to pick my self up from the falls. God had let be part of so many ministry close to the pastors in different times of my life. I have been in different leaderships at church and God had blessed me and support me in my ministry.
What are you passionate about in ministry right now?
Interacting with everyone. Being able to know people and what they are passionate about and also what they need.
How can we pray for you?
For my family and my ministry.
Seven things you didn’t know about Magdiel:
1. Tell us something that might surprise us about you.
Something that might surprise you guys is that in 2012 I was shot at inside of a car where one of the bullets hit me in my arm, and today I am able to use my arm just fine without any difficulties. In 2017 I was bite on my finger by one of the most poisonous snake in North Carolina, and I was hospitalized for three days.
2. What three traits define you?
Three traits that define me are charismatic, sensitive, and responsible
3. What does true leadership mean to you?
What true leadership means to me is turn yourself in to God, trust, honestly, and humility.
4. What is your favorite thing to do?
One of my favorite things to do is spend time with my family.
5. Where is your favorite place to be?
My favorite place to be is my room because is where I pray, and study and also where I rest.
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