Embracing the Call by Lester Sumrall

Lester Sumrall (1913-1996), a world-renowned pastor and evangelist, ministered in more than 110 countries over the course of a century and a half, including Soviet Siberia, Russia, Tibet, and China. In addition, he wrote over 130 books. His evangelical association (LeSEA) continues to actively disseminate God's Word from its headquarters in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Sumrall's goal was to raise a million sheep for God's kingdom, and the ministry is still working toward that goal. The LeSEA ministry includes outreach efforts such as World Harvest Bible College, a Bible college that teaches by audio and several publications.

Sumrall also founded LeSea Broadcasting, which owns and operates Christian television stations, a local radio station, and a short-wave radio station, all with the goal of lifting millions of people into the sky. Dr. Lester Sumrall (1913-1996), a world-renowned pastor and evangelist, ministered in more than 110 countries, including Soviet Siberia, Russia, Tibet, and China, for over 55 years. In 1987, he founded Feed the Hungry. He also authored almost 130 books.

His evangelistic organization, LeSEA, is still working today in South Bend, Indiana, spreading God's Word. LeSEA continues to carry out Dr. Sumrall's mission of winning one million souls for the kingdom of God. The World Harvest Bible College, a teaching cassette ministry, and several publications are all part of the ministry. Sumrall also formed LeSEA Broadcasting, which owns and manages Christian television stations, a local radio station, and an international shortwave radio station, all with the goal of saving millions of souls.