Ep 136: From Brooklyn to Eternity - A Journey of Healing

Send us Fan Mail"What happens when personal tragedy and transformation become the foundation for authentic ministry? James and Melissa Pinto's story answers this question with raw honesty and profound hope."James and Melissa Pinto, of Trinity Tabernacle of Gravesend, Brooklyn, share their powerful testimonies of finding faith through personal tragedy and transformation. Their journey from congregants to church leaders reveals how God uses our darkest moments to prepare us for ministry and outreach.• Melissa found faith at age 13 after losing her mother to illness, learning that "ultimate healing is heaven"• James was saved in 1995 after witnessing his father's dramatic transformation from drug addiction through Christ• The Pintos balance ministry and family life with eight children at home, emphasizing family as their primary ministry• They prioritize rest and self-care through implementing lessons from the Thrive Leadership Foundation Retreat for Pastors• Trinity Tabernacle celebrates 100 years of ministry, beginning as the first Italian Pentecostal church in Brooklyn• Current focus includes community outreach and potential church planting in neighboring communitiesPlease pray for Trinity Tabernacle's upcoming outreach on September 6th at Lady Moody Triangle and their vision to plant a new church in a neighboring community.Trinity Tabernacle of Gravesend Website: http://www.trinitytab.com/Trinity's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityTabernacleOfGravesend/Trinity's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trinitytabernacle7584Scripture Bakery (Melissa's Bakery! - Check her out online/ DM to order):  https://www.instagram.com/scripture_bakery/?igsh=YXRtOW5mZ2h2ZHpm#'PETE' @ Trinity 08/15/25: https://www.youtube.com/live/CQwiEmzsEKs?t=969sIn Ministry full time and need some restoration? Contact Thrive Leadership Foundation: https://thrivelead.org/about/Attend a Retreat: https://thrivelead.org/attend-a-retreat/To find out more about our program and access additional resources, visit our website at https://playsonword.org/calendar.html. Check back often for our new website design coming soon! To support this and upcoming tours financially, please visit: https://playsonword.networkforgoodDoes any of today's podcast resonate with you? Let us know here:https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/podcast-reviewsTo Support Plays On Word Radio and Plays On Word Theater, please visit:https://playsonword.networkforgoodThe Plays On Word Theater team is setting up new performan&lPlays On Word website Plays On Word YouTubePlays On Word FacebookPlays On Word InstagramEmail us: [email protected]