366. You Carry More Hope than You Realize

Sometimes a simple conversation, a word of encouragement, or taking a moment to pray for someone can have a greater impact than you ever imagined. Because you carry more hope than you realize. **Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog** Join Andy and Janine Mason from Harare, Zimbabwe, as they share a behind-the-scenes look at what God is doing in Zimbabwe From gathering with hundreds of pastors and leaders, to witnessing 7,000 people come together in worship and unity. They also share that you don't need a platform, a title, or extraordinary resources to make a difference.   **Three Ways to Catalyze Hope** 1. **Help Multiply Hope.** Give to the Hope Directive to help extend practical training, books, resources, and encouragement to leaders serving their communities. Your financial partnership helps us walk alongside people whose influence reaches far beyond our visit. Make a gift and help strengthen the people carrying hope on the ground. Hopedirective.com/give 2. **Apply to Join an Upcoming Trip.** Bring your experience, skills, and willingness to serve. If you would like to travel with us, apply to explore an upcoming opportunity. We consider each applicant carefully so the team fits the needs of our local partners. Heaveninbusiness.com/events 3. **Catalyze Hope Wherever You Are.** This week, choose one person to encourage intentionally. Thank an employee. Invite a couple for a meal. Affirm a developing leader. Ask a customer whether you can pray for them. Tell someone what you appreciate about them. **Ask God: *“Who can I strengthen today?”*** Then take the next step.   **TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 — Greetings from Zimbabwe 00:30 — Supporting local ministry and friends 01:26 — The Hope Directive’s mission 02:24 — Finding and strengthening local leaders 02:55 — Extending the trip to serve the church 03:23 — Lessons from the pastors and leaders gathering 04:14 — Avoiding leadership drift and returning to foundations 05:13 — Preparing the next generation to lead 06:09 — What resilience looks like in Zimbabwe 08:27 — A citywide worship gathering in Bulawayo 12:57 — Encouraging worship leaders through prayer 18:33 — How farmer cooperatives multiply impact 20:27 — Simple ways to encourage others where you are