Testimonies

Brenda L.

“Spiritual coaching has opened the door to share my faith with hurting people and to plant seeds of encouragement. I can spend time online as it is convenient to my work and family commitments. I am learning how to articulate my faith- a work in progress!”

Joni S.

“Groundwire has given me the ability to share the love of Christ and the hope that is found in Him with others all around the world. I can reach out from my home to those who are seeking the truth, and have the opportunity to pray for them and talk with them in hope of them finding the joy that I have found in Christ- the answer for all our struggles in life.”

Russ M.

“Groundwire has given me opportunities to serve the risen Christ by serving some of the poor and imprisoned among us- from non-believers seeking a new and better way, to hurting people who need a prayer or a bit of encouragement, or maybe a new direction in which to focus and move. I used to wonder how days could go by without the real chance to speak Life into someone’s situation, but with Groundwire, that question has become largely irrelevant.”

Tonnie C.

“Coaching on Groundwire has given me an opportunity to get out of my ‘Christian bubble’, so-to-speak. I love connecting with people in the nitty-gritty discussions about real life issues, and helping them to make course corrections. Groundwire is a very unique and effective envagelistic and mentoring tool!”

Rachel B.

I am SO thankful for Groundwire. It has molded me so much and changed me in ways that I am proud of. I love just talking with people and encouraging them but there are definitely chats that get overwhelming-- sometimes I just don't even know where to start. I had one that stands out to me, my favorite chat. I was talking to 2 people at the time and a third chatter was waiting to be accepted. I knew it would be tough to keep track but I was the only coach on and I didn't want to ignore her. This conversation started by the lady telling me that her daughter in law basically ruined the relationship between this lady and her son and the 2 kids he and his wife have. The first thing that came to mind was Job, the man who endured so much suffering but came to be closer to God. The lady said her life actually did remind her of Job, too. From there we had a fairly smooth convo in terms of ideas. I just tried to encourage her and just wanted to pray with her which she gladly accepted and afterwards told me that my prayer was beautiful, it covered everything she wanted, and that I had been so encouraging to her. I was a little surprised because I didn't feel like I had done that much. She then said a prayer for me. I didn't even ask her to. It was so sweet. I actually teared up because God's love was just so visible in this conversation. I have had many other great convo's but this was by far my most encouraging because this woman was able to see God's hand and God's promise in the midst of her struggles, and she had strong faith and was still able to share His love though she was weak.

Mabel

I was so very touched by a chatter's prayer this last week. "Dennis" had just lost his best friend in a car accident. I felt so blessed to be able to be online at the time and after talking about Jesus with him, I asked if he would be willing to give Jesus a chance. He had heard of Jesus before, but it was hard for him because of all the bad things that had happened to him. The Holy Spirit was really working on his heart, he wanted to give Jesus a chance, and he typed out his heartfelt prayer to Jesus.

"dear jesus i want to understand you more and end this pain and suffering in my life i know that if i ask for your forgiveness you can help me and i want to see your love and your life in me and please....please let me get over the pain of my girl dumping me and help her sort out her life and pleas tell my freind i miss her and i cant wait to see her again someday Amen"

I'm so blessed that God allows us to witness miracles!

Frank W.

There is one chat that definitely does stand out above all the rest...and I will never forget it.

It happened the very first evening I jumped onto the GW site as a coach. Not really knowing what to expect that night, I suddenly got connected with a young lady named “Amy”...affectionately known to me now in my heart and prayers as “Amy” from Australia. She was desperately reaching out to GW and crying out for help to fight the intense urges to go get drunk and high at a nearby party down the street. I could immediately see that others had already chatted with her, but I suddenly found myself engaged with her and the realities surrounding a dysfunctional family that hates the church and religion, an abusive alcoholic father who spends his income on booze, an emotionally unhealthy sister, and her own ongoing personal temptations and battles while trying to remain clean and sober from a powerful drug and alcohol addiction.
All this, thousands of miles away from the comfort and security of my own home, and she was only 15.

All this, at only 15...but what was even more engaging was the fact that she had already invited Christ into her heart and into the broken messed up world that surrounded her...what was even more amazing was the depth of her faith, strength, and courage already being exhibited as she fought to carry on with her own life while also taking on the responsibilities of caring for her family.

We chatted for @ an hour. I did my best to encourage her in the Lord, to make sure she had the necessary local professional counselors and support involved in her life, to pray with her, and finally to offer any further assistance. But, throughout all of that, I did my best to tell her know how much her loving Heavenly Father really did love her. Then, as we closed, the reality of the situation really hit my heart. She thanked me and said, "I wish my own family would tell me that."

As I have already said, I will never forget that chat, and I have been forever changed. I remain in constant prayer for her and the church youth pastor involved in her life that she remain clean, sober, faithful, and strong in the Lord.

Love and blessings...with much thanksgiving for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful ministry team!

Newsflash

Do you want to make a difference for Christ in a young person's life but you're not sure where to start?

Groundwire coaches respond to incoming chat and email requests from all corners of the world. As a volunteer coach, you will be able to reach around the globe to impact young people's lives from your own computer by sharing the hope and love of Christ.

All that is required is your willingness to share your heart, an internet connection, and a few hours a week....To get started, please complete the coaching application by clicking here.