Help Spread Gospel Seed in the Philippines
A company that delivers free food to poor people scavenging in dumps required employees to do a dance before distribution to entertain the crowds. One of the employees was a new Christian discipled by native ministry workers, and she requested to share something spiritual instead of doing a dance.
Help Form Disciples in Cameroon
Male initiation rites lasting three months disrupted boys’ education until native Christian workers taught villagers how faith in Christ frees them from fear of the powers of witchcraft. “We taught that in Christ they are free from any demon; we advised them to be confident and to send their children to school,” the ministry leader said.
Support Gospel Proclamation in Syria
In spite of intense pressures and conflict, native workers have continued bringing compassion, hope and encouragement to people who have never heard about Christ as well as to those who are suffering for following Him. Workers have numerous opportunities to answer the questions of both new disciples and people who are considering becoming Christians.
Help Workers to Share the Message in Sri Lanka
Villagers who had strongly opposed proclamation of the gospel are now listening to native Christian workers after seeing how they showed Christ’s love through aid to the poor, including food and English lessons for children. They have also seen the Lord heal the many people suffering from illnesses amid shortages of medicines.
Help Form New Christians in China
A Christian leader impressed by a native ministry’s Bible study materials invited pastors and co-workers to his city, where he taught them how to use the curriculum to lead studies of Scripture in their areas. Overall, the ministry trained 21,400 pastors and group leaders over a six-month period, expanding biblical knowledge and discernment in many areas.
Enable Gospel Outreach in Kenya
The gospel is spreading as people are delivered from the powers of darkness and the Holy Spirit leads them to share their testimonies with others. These testimonies lead to more invitations for native Christian workers to share the Good News.
Help Support Gospel Workers in Burma
In spite of ongoing military conflict, eight disciples recently graduated with bachelor’s degrees in theology from a native ministry’s seminary, including five in absentia, and eight others received diplomas for lesser studies. “It was a small celebration on our campus, yet a good reminder of God’s faithfulness through the years despite the many challenges confronting us,” the native ministry leader said.
Enable Workers to Share Christ in South Asia
From urban slums to remote rural areas, native workers saw Christ bring light to the hearts of people living in darkness. A recent outreach to youth in one slum resulted in eight young people accepting Christ. In rural areas where alcoholism is rampant, new Christians gave up drinking and other unhealthy habits.
Help Power Gospel Proclamation in Indonesia
A native Christian worker who pastors various home churches recently had the opportunity to share the gospel at a worship gathering that a curious newcomer visited. “He wants to come again and again to see and hear more teaching,” the ministry leader said. “Now the pastor has a dual focus – discipling the church and evangelizing new people who come.”
Help Proclaim Christ as Lord in Brazil
An ethnic woman maligned a native Christian worker and tried to keep her from spreading the gospel until severe illness drove her to seek her help. The worker explained the gospel, and the villager gave her life to Christ; her health was restored, and she now leads a women’s ministry.
