Believe it or not... this is where the magic happens. In these small moments we start to build connections with the people from the gym! . So many gym members come early and stay after class. Why? Because this is where they want to be. And no one rushes out after class! . So whether you workout or take a rest day, taking the time to slow down and be present pays off. Grab @alexito1710 and Carmen and ask someone about their day, family, job, favorite workout 🏋🏽‍♀️! This is what we call a #ministryofpresence! . #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua

#faithfulfriday “In process” can feel so frustrating at times. But thank goodness we serve a God that has never failed! . Whether we are waiting on God to work through us to complete a work he has called us to or waiting for God to complete a work in us. We can BOLDLY wait on God knowing that he is working even if we don’t see it! . As we wait, I encourage you to meditate on His goodness, provision, protection, faithfulness, and love that has always showed up... right on time! . Are you in a season of waiting on the Lord? If so, slide us a DM and let us know how we can pray for you today! #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua

The brothers @ronmeldavidgomezcruz @rolandojosegomezmesa ! . So thankful for these two and all that they do! @ronmeldavidgomezcruz coaches at the gym and is leading a discipleship group! He is pouring into people and continuing the work after we leave! @rolandojosegomezmesa drives the team around, organizes behind the scenes, and maintains the trucks 🚗. #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua

Why go⁉️ . I went because my love for Christ and love for working out has been there my whole life, and had chances to go on other mission trips, but never did, but when I was given the opportunity to go on a gsm trip it was right up my ally of getting to share my love for Christ and for physical health all at once. It felt like it was a meant to be the thing to start my journey in mission discipleship world and can not wait to go back.” @bchidester15 . #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua o

Wanna know more about @get_strong_ministries, trip dates/info, or next steps?!? 👋 . Send us a DM with your email and we will send you our #GSM2020 trip info packet!📄 . #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua

💥2 years ago💥 . We opened this gym in faith that God would bring people here so that we would be able to develop relationships and minister to them. And he has been so FAITHFUL! He is so GOOD! We are in awe of what He has done! . Psalm 9:1-2,3: I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua

Check out what happens when the Holy Spirit gets hold of you!

#Repost @codyanderson2_34 with @get_repost ・・・ Throwback to hanging out with one of my little buddies in Nicaragua ❤️ I couldn't understand a word he said but that didn't stop him from telling me about anything and everything :) @get_strong_ministries

#faithfulfriday Sometimes on a mission trip(and even at home) we can become hyper focused on doing good things for people and showing God’s love through action that we create tunnel vision. We often feel like we missed the mark if we aren’t doing something every single moment of the day. . Even though our heart is in the right place and we have pure intention... we can’t forget how powerful it is to just be present with people. To rejoice with those who rejoice and to mourn who those who mourn. This is what we call a ministry of presence! . Who will you give a moment of your FULL attention to today?!?! . #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua

“To be honest...I never considered myself a “mission trip” person. I fully supported them! I just never really understood how effective a short term mission trip really was and how would someone like me would even be helpful if I wasn’t comfortable with evangelizing. . When I watched the WAG documentary of GSM, it rocked my world when I heard Scott say, “live out your faith here for a week”. And for the first time I felt comfortable enough to go! Plus I love working out. So for me it was like God created a mission trip that was right up my alley. Loving God, people, and fitness! . Since then I have been hooked! And I can’t wait to go back again!” @ashley_marie_smith_ #getstrongministries #getstrong #buildrelationships #makedisciples #relationshipnotreligion #connection #community #crossfit #missiontrip #1timothy4:8 #minstryofprescence #service #forHisglory #Hiskindgom #ocotal #fitness #faith #ocotal #nicaragua