Sharing the Gospel with Joy and Purpose – by Pete and Sandy Singer

During a recent gathering, David Hole welcomed special guest speakers Pete and Sandy Singer, who shared about their ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) and the joy they have found in sharing the Gospel with people at fairs, festivals, and other community events.

Pete and Sandy emphasized that their ministry is not about having a perfect presentation or knowing exactly what to say. Instead, they begin by praying and trusting God to prepare the hearts of the people they will meet and to guide their conversations.

Sharing the Gospel Through Walking Sticks

One of the unique ways Pete and Sandy share Christ is through Wordless Walking Sticks. Each walking stick includes colored beads that help tell the Gospel story.

The simple presentation gives them an opportunity to start conversations with people who might otherwise never stop to hear the Gospel.

Pete recalled his first experience sharing at the Swamp Cabbage Festival. He was surprised to see people actually standing in line to receive a walking stick and hear the Gospel. One man accepted Christ and then immediately began explaining the beads to the group of people he had come with. The man’s wife later told Pete that she had been praying for her husband to accept Christ.

For Pete and Sandy, moments like this demonstrate how God can use a simple tool and a willing servant to reach people.

Seeing the Gospel Multiply

Sandy shared another encouraging story about a young woman she met at an Alabama event. The young woman, who had recently lost her father, accepted Jesus as her Savior.

When Pete and Sandy returned to the same area the following spring, the young woman recognized them. She explained that she had become involved in a good church and had returned because she loved hearing the Gospel story.

Even more encouraging, she and her boyfriend began helping Pete and Sandy share the Gospel with others throughout the event. Other vendors noticed their enthusiasm and commented on how effectively they were reaching people.

What began with one young woman hearing the Gospel had grown into an opportunity for her to help others hear it as well.

Trusting God with Every Conversation

Pete and Sandy also shared that not everyone they meet accepts Christ. Some people are skeptical, while others may not be ready to respond.

They have learned not to view those conversations as failures. Their responsibility is simply to be faithful and share the truth. God is responsible for what happens afterward.

Pete reflected on a time when he was 18 years old and a Baptist preacher shared the Gospel with him while giving him a ride. At the time, Pete rejected the message. Years later, after he became a Christian, he remembered the Bible verses that preacher had shared with him.

That experience reminded him that a Gospel conversation may have an impact long after the moment has passed.

“We’re just there to plant seeds sometimes,” Sandy explained.

A Remarkable Day of Harvest

One of the most memorable experiences they described took place at a rattlesnake roundup in Georgia. They arrived prepared with hundreds of walking sticks, but they quickly discovered that they had underestimated the number of people who would want to hear the Gospel.

As more people came to Christ, other Christians attending the event began helping distribute walking sticks and share the Gospel. Eventually, the crowd became so large that Pete and Sandy began using their walking-stick instruction materials to help people understand the message.

By the end of the day, about 300 people had prayed to receive Christ.

Pete acknowledged that an experience like that may happen only once in a lifetime, but the couple continues to be encouraged by the way God opens doors and brings people across their path.

Finding Joy in Serving Christ

Pete and Sandy believe one of the greatest joys available to Christians is sharing Jesus with someone who does not yet know Him.

They encouraged believers not to think they need a major ministry position or a large commitment before they can serve. There are opportunities everywhere—to help at an event, work behind the scenes, pray, talk with someone, or simply be willing to share what Christ has done.

They also emphasized that Christians should not underestimate what God can do through the Scripture they have already learned. Even when people feel they do not know enough Bible verses or do not have the right words, God can bring His Word to mind at the right moment.

For Pete and Sandy, the key is simply showing up, praying, trusting God, and being willing to serve.

As they shared, their message was clear: sharing the Gospel is not only a responsibility—it is a joy.

An Invitation to Get Involved

Pete and Sandy also invited others to join them at future events. Helping does not require a lifetime commitment. Volunteers can assist with preparing walking sticks, working behind the scenes, or eventually participating in Gospel conversations.

Their ministry is a reminder that there are many ways to serve Christ, and sometimes a simple willingness to help can lead to opportunities to share the Gospel directly.

The gathering concluded with prayer for Pete and Sandy, their ministry, and others who may feel called to participate. The prayer focused on Jesus’ words that “the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few” and asked God to raise up more workers to share the Gospel.

Through their ministry, Pete and Sandy are demonstrating what can happen when believers step out in faith, trust the Holy Spirit, and simply make themselves available to God.