Podcast appearances and mentions of sheila leech

Doug sits down with Evelyn Gibson and Sheila Leech. Evelyn is involved in the communication side of Ambassador, and Sheila is a leader in the organization Reach Beyond.Read More →

Today Doug is talking to Sheila Leech from Reach Beyond. Originally from the UK, Sheila is a registered nurse who has been serving on the mission field for more than 30 years. She started her missionary life living with an indigenous tribe in the western lowlands of Ecuador. She has served in all of the health care ministries in the mission and currently oversees the Reach Beyond Global Hands efforts in all of regions. She serves as a member of the leadership team of the mission, and is currently Hands-on in palliative care and disaster response around the globe. Sheila has recently written a bookRead More →

Sheila Leech has always been a story-teller. Now she tells some of the incredulous stories from her own life, including how God got hold of her when she was a rebellious hardened ‘motorcycle chick’ in the UK. In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear from Sheila Leech, Reach Beyond’s Vice President of Global Healthcare, as she opens the book of her life – literally -- and shares ‘God stories’ from her new book, God Knows What I’m Doing Here, just releasing today! Sheila has served throughout the world as a missionary with Reach Beyond for over 30 years, and you can bet that she’s seen and experienced a bookful of stories and adventures. Listen to how God reached out to her when she was a ‘lost damaged young woman’, how others loved her through her struggles, and how God took hold of her life in a dramatic way. You can read the “rest of the story” of Sheila’s riveting testimony and the powerful stories of how God has worked in and through her life to bring the love of Jesus and physical relief to the suffering. Order a copy of her new book titled God Knows What I’m Doing Here from Amazon today!   LISTEN NOW    Resources: Amazon link to Sheila’s book (Kindle Version)

At a hospital in Quito, Ecuador, a woman whose child underwent surgery was in tears with amazement and gratitude. The nurse speaking to her had just explained that people in other countries who love Jesus gave money to the hospital so those like her child could be helped. “I want to love Jesus too” she replied. That nurse was Sheila Leech, VP of Reach Beyond’s Global Healthcare. And “That” she said, referring to the woman receiving Jesus, “is what it’s all about. Sharing compassion and love for individuals that Jesus died for.” You will not want to miss this episode, as Sheila tells amazing stories and the incredible journey that God has taken her on over the past 24 years serving with Reach Beyond. From work in community development, to medical caravans in Ecuador, to blindness prevention projects near Colombia, teaching in jungles, disaster relief in Haiti, and much more. Sheila has worked shoulder to shoulder with women throughout the world, empowering and encouraging them to come to Christ and be nurtured in him. Listen as Sheila shares stories of women in underprivileged areas of the world are impacting their entire communities and taking the initiative at home to bring change and teach values. You will hear Sheila challenge women everywhere to step out and be open to God’s calling. This is an episode that is full of powerful stories, and good inspiration for your day!   Links and Resources mentioned in this Episode:  Download Your Free 30-day Devotional Shelia's Latest Blog post Support Shelia Leech  Email Sheila

(September 1, 2015)- This summer a handful of medical interns spent several days in a remote area of Africa. The highly Muslim setting presented an unusual ministry opportunity. In this episode, Wayne Pederson and Jon Fugler talk with Sheila Leech, Reach Beyond’s vice president of global healthcare, the day after she returned from the field with the interns. Sheila shares her fresh impressions of the experience.You’ll also hear about the final results of what God did through a recent campaign, the combined effort of Moody Radio, Reach Beyond and FEBC to provide for three new radio stations in one Asian country. In addition, we will celebrate a new FM radio station that Reach Beyond just had the opportunity to help launch in Honduras. Hear how one pastor’s vision has become a reality in an unreached part of the country. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE New radio station built in Honduras    Reach Beyond medical internships

(May 12, 2015) - Another powerful earthquake rocked Nepal on Tuesday, hours before Wayne and Jon went into the studio to record this episode. They were able to contact Reach Beyond Asia Pacific Director Ty Stakes shortly after the earthquake for a Skype interview you’ll hear on this episode. You’ll also hear their interview with Sheila Leech, Reach Beyond VP of Healthcare. She and Ty were on the ground last week in Harmi, Nepal and they report on what they saw and how God is bringing “Hope to Harmi. Listen to this timely episode and find out about Hope for Harmi. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Help our indigenous partners recover: Give to Nepal Relief -- Hope for Harmi  Hope for Harmi video shot in Harmi and produced by Ty Stakes Nepal video updates Reach Beyond radio planting in Nepal Nepal birthing center project