Fritz Mascarenhas is a devoted evangelist whose life took a dramatic turn when he encountered Jesus Christ in 1976. After 13 years of serving as an officer in the merchant navy, Fritz left his successful career behind to fully devote himself to evangelization. His personal experience of encountering Jesus and receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit ignited a profound passion for spreading the Gospel and winning souls for Christ. Fritz founded the Institute for World Evangelization ICPE Mission, which became his platform for missionary work, retreats, and spreading the word of God. Despite initial challenges, including opposition from his family and financial struggles, Fritz remained unwavering in his commitment to serving God's mission. His story serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of faith and the call to share the message of Christ with the world.

Throughout the interview, Fritz Mascarenhas shares insights into his spiritual journey, the importance of being baptized in the Holy Spirit, and the challenges he faced in the early stages of his ministry. He emphasizes the need for all Christians to respond to the call to evangelize and encourages those feeling the nudge to spread the word of God to step out in faith, trusting that God will provide the grace and resources needed for the mission. Fritz's unwavering dedication to his calling and his impact on countless lives demonstrate the profound influence that one person's faith and obedience can have on the world.

Episode Breakdown:

04:25 - Catholic Background and Early Spiritual Experiences

06:20 - Miraculous Healing through Prayer

07:41 – The Decision to Pursue Full-Time Evangelization

09:34 - Encounter with the Holy Spirit and Baptism in the Spirit

12:45 - Involvement with the Institute of World Evangelization ICPE Mission

14:02 - Initial Challenges and Opposition from Family

15:21 - Trust and Teliance on God's provision

20:08 - Message to Those Feeling Called to Evangelize

100Fold, hosted by Peter Karutz, is a series that unfolds inspiring, untold stories of ministry founders and leaders who gave their all, overcame setbacks and continued in their journey to reap a hundredfold because of their commitment, zeal, their perseverance, and their love for the Lord and Church.

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