Overview
This episode of Remnant Radio features Jackie Pullinger, renowned missionary to Hong Kong’s Walled City, sharing her life, calling, and unique ministry experiences focused on drug addicts, faith, and the Holy Spirit. The interview highlights her journey, methodology, challenges, and encouragement for others, especially those in mission or ministry.
Early Life and Calling
- Jackie was inspired by a missionary at age five, which planted the seed for her future in missions.
- Her personal conversion to Christianity was gradual, involving skepticism and eventual acceptance after witnessing authentic faith in others.
- An acute awareness of eternal life’s implications propelled her to seek ways to make God's love accessible to everyone.
- She received repeated spiritual promptings simply to "go," eventually leading her to Hong Kong after practical advice to board a ship and pray for direction.
Arrival and Ministry in Hong Kong
- Jackie arrived in Hong Kong and began working in the infamous Walled City, a lawless area rife with drugs, crime, and poverty.
- She described her unexpected joy and sense of belonging in the hardest places, attributing it to divine grace.
- Early ministry involved teaching, starting a youth club, and forming relationships that acted as both outreach and protection.
Encounter with the Holy Spirit and Gift of Tongues
- A pivotal moment occurred when a Christian couple prayed for her to receive the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues, which she initially found embarrassing.
- Praying in tongues became a regular practice, initially without emotional impact but soon bearing visible spiritual fruit in her ministry.
Ministry Among Drug Addicts
- Jackie began helping drug addicts detox without medication by leading them to Christ and encouraging them to pray in tongues.
- This approach resulted in many addicts overcoming withdrawal pain-free and experiencing life transformation.
- Her method emphasized relational and spiritual engagement, contextualizing the gospel based on the needs and understanding of the people she served.
Growth and Visibility of Ministry
- Over time, her work grew to hundreds of houses and thousands helped, gaining recognition only after years of hidden struggle and labor.
- Churches and outsiders later questioned her legitimacy, leadership as a woman, and methodology, often missing the sacrificial groundwork underlying the visible results.
Gospel Presentation and Methodological Contextualization
- Jackie moved away from formulaic, logical gospel presentations, choosing instead to rely on Spirit-led, person-to-person revelation of Jesus.
- She noted the importance of addressing spiritual hunger and contextual needs, letting transformation and repentance grow organically from encountering Jesus.
Reflections and Encouragement for Missionaries
- Jackie encouraged perseverance, emphasizing physical tiredness is normal but spiritual weariness should be avoided.
- She highlighted the importance of faithfulness over visible results, affirming the value of impacting even one life.
Closing Prayer and Blessing
- Jackie prayed for listeners to receive the Spirit of Revelation, comprehend God’s love, and be equipped to make Jesus real to others.
- She emphasized sharing God’s love over doctrinal debates, asking for spiritual empowerment for effective ministry.