Bible workers/Church Planters/Lay Missionaries

Our goal is to put a lay missionary or Bible worker in unentered areas to help establish a church. These workers are placed in their area for 3-4 years. They establish themself in the community and utilize the health message to form relationships and share the gospel message.

“Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with people as one who desired their good. He showed sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He invited them, “Follow Me.””

Ministry of Health and Healing 73.4

• Door – to – Door
• Prison Ministry
• Hospital Visitation
• Primary School visitations

• Secondary School- Weekly Bible Program

Who would have thought that a book sharing more about Christianity and Jesus in particular would be warmly received by a staunch Somali Muslim? Yet, by God’s grace, that is exactly what is happening.
Our lay missionary serving within the Somali community continues to share faith-based materials, reaching one person and building one relationship at a time. Through meaningful interactions and the sharing of this book, one individual was moved to connect two of his cousins with our lay missionary in Somalia.
We are encouraged by how the Lord is opening doors through simple acts of connection, trust, and sharing. We look forward with hope and anticipation to seeing what He will continue to do through this ministry.
Please keep our lay missionary in your prayers as he faithfully serves among this people group within the 10/40 Window. Pray that the Lord will continue opening hearts, strengthening relationships, and creating opportunities for His love and truth to be shared.

Note: The picture is of a lay missionary holding the book “Allah is Seeking Peace,” a book that helps Muslims use their own teachings to lead them to the Bible

Manasseh (second from the left) and Maneno (first from the left) came from Catholic and Muslim backgrounds, respectively, but both had an insatiable appetite for the Word of God.
They met through Marko (first from the right), our lay missionary, and began seriously studying the Bible, sometimes spending hours together in his humble village room, searching the Scriptures and growing in their understanding of God’s truth.
Only a few weeks later, they persistently requested baptism & God answered their prayer.
Today, Manasseh and Maneno are walking side by side with Marko, on fire to share the gospel with others. Their love for Christ is evident, and their desire to witness is inspiring.
The gospel is spreading & God is using these new converts to reach others. What a beautiful reminder that those who receive the good news can quickly become passionate messengers of it

Some stories of faith are heard from the pulpit or read in reports. Others are witnessed firsthand.

During a recent visit to Zanzibar, we met one of our lay missionaries who ministers in a context where leading Muslims to Christ can bring severe persecution and even risk to life.

The people in this photo cannot be identified for their safety, but their story began when our missionary met a man suffering from a physical ailment. Through health ministry, the lay missionary cared for him and, by God’s grace, the man was healed. He later brought his wife, who also experienced healing. Drawn by God’s love and power, they began studying the Bible.

What started with one family has grown into a small community of believers who meet quietly in homes each Sabbath for worship, prayer, and Bible study. Though their faith must be lived discreetly, their commitment to Christ is evident.

We thank God for the lives being transformed and for your support, which helps make stories like this possible.

[ The man in the black striped shirt and eyeglasses is the Personal Ministries Director for the Zanzibar Field. The man in the polo shirt is a Kibidula representative visiting to witness and affirm the work taking place .]