Treasures in Dark Places

Leanna Cinquanta

Description

Captivating True Story of God's Supernatural Love at WorkAs a child, Leanna's young world pulsed with adventure, including emergency moves across the country in an old Dodge Dart with a dismantled airplane strapped to the roof.By age fifteen, she had become an equestrian champion with sights fixed on the Olympics. Then, in a series of stunning revelations, Jesus appeared to her and revolutionized her life. A few years later, not expecting to return alive, she wrote a will for her parents, left everything behind, and embarked for northern India with a one-way ticket and a mission: to rescue people trapped in darkness.This firsthand, often-supernatural account follows the rigors, heartaches, and miracles of a life propelled by faith into one of the poorest and darkest places on earth. Leanna's fearless determination to shine Jesus' light into the shadows--whether helping the destitute in small villages or reaching girls abused in the sex-trafficking trade--will thrill and inspire you to believe his power can change even your most trying circumstances.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Pentecostalism

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 17 janvier 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441231031
• Langue: English

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2017 by Oleana May Cinquanta
Published by Chosen Books
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Ebook edition created 2017
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Praise for Treasures in Dark Places
“Dr. Leanna Cinquanta is a spiritual daughter of mine, and I could not be more excited about what God is doing through her to spread the Gospel and rescue the broken in the nation of India. There are few more qualified than Leanna to write a book about treading fearlessly into the forgotten and dark places of the earth to reveal the light and hope of Jesus and pull out the gold in those trapped in a hopeless existence.
“ Treasures in Dark Places is compelling, heart-wrenching and beautifully written. Leanna reminds us that the need in the earth may be great, but our God is so much greater. By reading Leanna’s call into ministry, her commissioning into the harvest field and ultimately her inspiring impact and transformative work in the nation of India, your faith will be awakened that you, too, are able to pierce darkness in the face of human tragedy—as 1 John 5:4 assures us, ‘Everyone born of God overcomes the world.’”
Dr. Ché Ahn, founding pastor, HROCK Church, Pasadena, California; president, Harvest International Ministry; international chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute
“Do you ever get tired of mundane, lifeless ‘Churchianity’ and long for the God of the Bible to burst out of man-made boxes and into action? If so, wait no longer. Leanna Cinquanta has experienced the compassion and power of God at work today and has captured some of those stunning stories in her book. Your heart will burn and your faith will be activated as she takes you on her journey of mystery and revelation, trial and triumph.”
James W. Goll, founder, God Encounters; bestselling author; international speaker; Life Languages trainer
“I remember Leanna as a wide-eyed 23-year-old who came to YWAM Denver eager to find her place in God’s Kingdom. From the very start she displayed a wholehearted passion to help others. I never imagined, however, that she would end up doing a fraction of the amazing things she has. Her life is a testament to this fact: God will use anyone whose life is completely surrendered to Him. Treasures in Dark Places is the powerful account of a young woman willing to leave the comfort and security of a promising career to serve God wherever He would lead—and He led her to one of the most difficult places on earth. You won’t be able to put this book down until you’ve read the very last page. It is engaging and inspiring, but what is most astounding is that the stories you’re about to read are all true.”
Peter Warren, director, Youth With A Mission Denver
“A remarkably crafted tool for the laborer seeking to plant churches among the unreached. This is an unforgettable hands-on account of a highly motivated pioneer opening new territory. Leanna learned to hear the voice of God, understood His heart for a desperate people group and assembled a team of local workers to get the job done. They became an ‘emergency response team’ that released victims trapped by the enemy’s earthquake, healed their wounds and set them on the pathway to the clearing in which God’s love is the total source of light. A gripping story!”
Ken Urban, frontier missions advocate, Youth With A Mission Denver
“In this masterfully painted account of sacrifice and triumph, your fears will be dispelled and your faith rocketed to new heights. Called to one of the darkest parts of the world—known as the ‘graveyard of Christianity’—Leanna Cinquanta went to northern India alone, not knowing if she would ever return. Not only did she thrive, but Leanna raised up key indigenous leaders, catalyzing a massive movement that leads tens of thousands of people to Christ every year. Today Leanna’s team oversees 23,000 home-based churches, 160 children’s education centers, several schools and an aggressive ministry to eradicate human trafficking in the most dangerous part of the world. Treasures in Dark Places delivers a jolt of Holy Spirit power, vision and purpose. Leanna will take you into her world where ‘impossible’ does not exist and where a God of miracles enables even the least likely person to change the world.”
Wesley Campbell, director, Be a Hero
“Rarely does a literary work juxtapose poignant narrative and powerful mission in such a balanced manner. This book is a must-read for anyone with God’s heart for the most vulnerable in the most difficult places. Leanna weaves her tome masterfully in a manner that will leave the reader changed forever.”
Barry Christopher Howard, CFO and senior vice president of finance, human resources and administration, World Relief
“For a decade I have known and worked with Leanna and many of the dear believers we both count as treasures. This is book-of-Acts territory and proof that the Gospel is the greatest force on earth. I commend to you her adventure and pray you will share in it.”
Dr. Tom Hatley, pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church Global Outreach Center, Northwest Arkansas
“Leanna is a practitioner, not just a theorist. When I met her in India, she went by the title Sis, but she was raising up indigenous leaders to empower the people and rescue children. The Lord has given her eyes to see what others don’t see yet—treasures in everyone!”
Dr. Mark D. Tubbs, U.S.A. director, Harvest International Ministry
“Brilliant. Simply brilliant! This extraordinary, true story of how God has used the life of a woman totally surrendered to Him to help change a nation inspires and challenges us all to make our lives count for the Kingdom.”
Felicity Dale, author, An Army of Ordinary People and The Black Swan Effect ; coauthor, Small Is Big
“I met Leanna and heard her story for the first time in 1999. The anointing of the Holy Spirit was so strong when she was talking that all I could do was weep. Leanna is walking in the calling of God, and Treasures in Dark Places will release a newness and a higher purpose into your life. May all who read this pray for and support her world-changing initiatives.”
David Ford, CEO, SMI Services, Jamestown, North Carolina
“Kudos for your writing and for your amazing ministry in India. It’s a privilege to work with you and help get your message out. You have a fabulous gift for storytelling. This book is absolutely riveting!”
Christy Philippe, freelance writer and editor, HarperCollins, TimeWarner, Thomas Nelson, Baker Books, Chosen Books and Random House
Praise for Leanna Cinquanta and TellAsia’s work in India
“Leanna is the most competent field missiologist I have ever known.”
Dr. C. Peter Wagner (1930–2016), vice president, Global Spheres Inc.; founding chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute
“No agency I’m aware of has a greater heart, a better organization or a more comprehensive plan to reach the tough areas of the world.”
Dr. Tom Hatley, former chairman, International Mission Board; senior pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Rogers, Arkansas
“She speaks a bold clarion call to step aside from small ambitions into an inheritance of impacting the world.”
from The Black Swan Effect
“Nuclear.”
Mike Constantz, director of missions, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California
“Leanna has an anointing that far exceeds that for local churches, but which is for cities and regions.”
Dick and Arleen Westerhof, European Economic Summit, Amsterdam
“Leanna Cinquanta is a pure antidote to complacency. She leaves hearts that are burning with the zeal of the Lord and motivated to do their part in the transformation of nations, starting right where they are. She is global impact wrapped in a tiny frame and releases both personal heart challenge and world-changing strategies.”
Charles and Ann Stock, Life Center Ministries, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Foreword by Gary Wilkerson 11
Prologue: Starlit Eyes 13
1. Mystery in the Night 31
2. The Encounter 77
3. Into Darkness 105
4. In the Epicenter 135
5. Treasure Hunting 183
Epilogue 247
About the Author 251
Back Cover 253
Foreword
E very so often God raises up a work so astounding it begins to impact a nation. Church history is filled with examples of men and women of God whom He has used to lead such endeavors.
In the last century we saw the launch of great ministries such as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, World Vision and a work my own father started called Teen Challenge. These all began at nearly the same time and were deeply blessed and internationally impactful.
In our generation God is once again doing such a work through Leanna and the TellAsia Ministries * team. I have been graced to see with my own eyes this wonderful work of God. In northern India, one of the most hardened, unreached and difficult areas of the world, Leanna is pioneering and leading a work that is trans