Gino and I cross paths 2016 when he shared a message at a gathering I helped hosted in San Diego. That same gathering was the same night he met his now-wife, Stephanie. They both have been involved in my life and Erin's. Having witnessed all the transitions and challenges they faced, I am very glad to have Gino as one of the strong men who stood by me even through changes of pace and priorities. Gino's strong conviction in taking the risk to exemplify leadership trumps the common misconception and fears that surround a leader. A wordsmith, eloquent in speech and a man who's words cuts through ideology and forms dissolution, in efforts to maintain the unity within the body of faith. In pursuit of raising up men to become leaders of one mind in Jesus, Gino and his wife Steph not only took the unpopular route but also the unpredictable life of a full-time missionary. His ministry work flourished through years of gathering believers in the faith through facilitating online connection, studies, and leading a movement of Biblically rooted men and women. His passion to pursue ministry is at the heart of being a son and a father. From the most painful event to the newness that now comes from holding his own son, Gino relives both his dream of being a father and a minister; all came with a sacrifice. Leaving San Diego and moving to Europe may be daunting but his calling and his 'why' tested through time showed that it was meant to build up his character. In this conversation, Gino taught me great lessons that put everything in perspective of what discipleship and Christian faith looked like from First Century Believers to 21st Century Christians.

About Gino: https://www.facebook.com/ginoespineli

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Show Produced by:

JB Norman Verances @ https://jbnorman.com/

Show Music by:

JB Norman Verances, #Jeduthun created with https://ampifymusic.com/groovebox/

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