p profile Rising Up, Reaching Out Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Vasu Rangen came from humble beginnings to become a pastor to many. Today, God is using Vasu in GFA MISSIONARY mighty ways, but he would never have imagined that in his early years. NAME: Vasu L O C AT I O N : South Asia Vasu’s life bears testimony to V how God’s grace has helped him overcome numerous obstacles ... 22 | send! | www.gfa.org asu was born to illiterate parents; his father was an alcoholic and sold all their property to satisfy his addiction, dragging his family into debt. Vasu was forced to quit school because his family could not afford to send him. But the Lord began working in Vasu’s life and things changed rapidly. He started attending church regularly after God miraculously delivered him from evil spirits. He decided to follow Jesus and later testified of his new faith in front of many people without shame. After declaring he was a follower of Jesus, however, Vasu experienced even more hardship than before. His family and community excommunicated him after finding out about his decision. He was left alone and abandoned. But Vasu stood firm in his faith. His pastor encouraged him to attend a Gospel for Asia Bible college. The young man, who had previously dropped out of school, not only attended but graduated. Then he traveled from village to village, sharing the love of More on the Web: Visit www.gfa.org/sponsor to learn more about how you can link your life with a national missionary like Vasu! Christ. Eventually, he established two mission stations in nearby villages, where many were healed and chose to follow Jesus. In another village, he started a church that grew to include 30 new believers after just a few short months. Even though Vasu encountered adversity in his life, God used him to reach many, including one young man named Fahad. When Pastor Vasu met Fahad and shared the love of God with him, Fahad was hungry to know more and asked many questions. After his conversation with Vasu, Fahad could no longer worship his family’s traditional deities because it did not feel right to him anymore. Fahad eventually chose to follow Jesus and is now studying at a Gospel for Asia-supported Bible college. Fahad and many other believers like him now have a strong relationship with the Lord because of the impact of Vasu’s witness. And Vasu’s life bears testimony to how God’s grace has helped him overcome numerous obstacles and bear much fruit for His kingdom.