{"id":26068,"date":"2026-08-19T11:23:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T11:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=26068"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:46:48","slug":"us-evangelist-urges-christians-not-to-shun-church-over-hypocrisy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/08\/19\/us-evangelist-urges-christians-not-to-shun-church-over-hypocrisy\/","title":{"rendered":"US evangelist urges Christians not to shun church over hypocrisy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A United States evangelist has urged Christians not to use hypocrisy in the church as an excuse for turning away from Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Mark Strong, who heads Life Change Church in Portland, Oregon, said hypocrites could be found in all sections of society and were not unique to the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on Tuesday evening, Dr Strong said hypocrisy could also be found in homes, workplaces and political offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged Christians to maintain hope and faith, citing the biblical story of a woman who had suffered from bleeding for years before being healed after touching Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Strong, who has been involved in evangelism for 38 years, said strong faith could help Christians overcome challenges in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was in Kisumu for a crusade and a pastors&#8217; conference aimed at strengthening the church by equipping and encouraging its leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said pastors faced difficult responsibilities and needed support, practical tools and encouragement to strengthen their ministries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It has been an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ with people who may have never heard it or may just need a little tug to draw them closer,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Strong praised Kenyan hospitality, describing it as &#8220;absolutely and totally wonderful&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26070 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-1100x825.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260818_143153-1-20x15.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Dr Mark Strong, who heads Life Change Church in Portland, Oregon United States during Change Life crusade at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on Tuesday, August 17, 2026\/Photo: Maurice Alal.<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said church leaders had a responsibility to help bring about positive change in the hearts and lives of people in their congregations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also called for greater unity among church leaders in Kenya, saying cooperation between different denominations would strengthen their ability to serve communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;When folks are able to come together, cross-pollinate, it creates a web, a stronger fabric that allows the city, the pastors, the leaders to do things together in the future,&#8221; 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