Genesis Tinshu

Flourish Church, Texas
Lead Church Planter
Kennedale Texas
Flourish Church
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About My Family

My name is Genesis. My wife and I have been married for 19 years (April 2, 2005). Our children are Naomi (07/16), Marie-Toni (03/03), Brian (01/12), Davis (04/23) and Philip (10/23).

A cool fact about us is that our kids were born in three different countries: Cameroon, South Africa and the USA. When we meet for coffee, we will tell you who was born where! Haha!

We live in Arlington, Texas, and I am leading the birth of a new church—Flourish Church. Keep us in your prayers. Thank you.

About My Church Plant

I graduated from the University of Buea in 1998 with a degree in mathematics and a minor in computer science. My dream was to become a software engineer, having been wowed by the power of computers for the first time at the university. However, in 1999, I answered the call from God to be a preacher. The result of that was a church plant that happened in Buea, Cameroon, in November 2004.

I was the pastor of that church until December 2015. Then the Lord led me to move from Cameroon to Dallas, Texas, to study at Dallas Seminary (DTS). After DTS, I served at Lake Church in Arlington as a pastoral resident for three years. In January 2023, we were released from Lake Church, and I became the lead planter of Flourish Church, where we believe that true human flourishing only happens when we find and follow Jesus. Find --> Follow --> Flourish

NAMB Church Planting

Millions in North America are in desperate need of hope. Ultimately, the only hope that’s going to last - in this life and the next - is the hope of the gospel. North American missionaries build relationships and share this hope in their communities and beyond.

Pray

Pray for boldness to share the gospel and open hearts among the people we serve. Pray that through Flourish Church more people would come to saving faith in Jesus Christ and live on mission for our Lord. Pray for stamina and longevity for ministry amidst attacks from the enemy. Pray the Lord will provide all our personal, family and ministry needs, whether they be emotional, spiritual, material or financial. Pray the Lord will bring faithful and dedicated men and women to join our planting team at Flourish Church. Health is wealth. Pray for good health for me and my family so we can continue to serve the Lord well.

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