by Pamela Konstant, missionary in France
This article was originally published in PCJH’s Summer 2025 Pinnacle, “Partners in the Gospel”

When I saw the verse for this Pinnacle issue (Isaiah 52:7), the first thing I did was look down at my feet. I never thought of my feet as beautiful.  Toes bent from accidently kicking the chair too many times, calluses like leather. Yeah, my feet aren’t exactly perfect. Then it struck me how God rarely choses the “perfect” to do His great work. His strength is made perfect in weaknesses.

So I guess my twisted, imperfect feet are indeed the perfect image of my ministry in France.  I offer what I have, and God, in His power, multiplies it a thousand-fold for His glory.  

I am pastoring a local church in Seyssinet-Pariset, which is a suburb of Grenoble, France.  Three years ago they were talking of closing the church.  The Lord laid this church heavily on my heart.  I was asked to take on the revitalization project.  We are the only evangelical church in our immediate community of roughly 35,000 people. Thanks to God’s work over the last year, we are growing again!  We are trying new ways to reach out to young families, young adults, and children with the Gospel.  I also serve on a national counsel of churches seeking to equip churches to better serve.

Partnering with PCJH has been critical for me as for the last three years this French church has not been able to support me financially.  PCJH has bridged the gap, allowing me to continue to lead the church and reach our community for the Lord.  It would not have been possible without your prayers and help.  I thank the Lord for His work through you and my partnership with the PCJH family!

So I stand, crooked toes and all, in awe of His great work, thankful for His provision through our partnership, and blessed to be a part of shining His glory to the nations.