Since the previous radio program ended, Afar believers continue to need sound, focused Bible teaching through oral media as they figure out how to live the life of faith together. The Afar Media Outreach project will meet specific needs to facilitate a church planting movement.
This radio ministry is an integral part of an overarching church planting strategy among the Afar and a great example of shared ministry between local believers and the western church which provides funding and technical expertise.
Hearing the Word. Because of your partnership, God’s Word continually goes out, drawing more people into a saving relationship with Jesus. Shortwave radio delivers the Word through radio broadcasts which listeners tune in to nightly. We also distributed the programs via SD cards, so those interested can listen anytime. New believers and leaders of local fellowships are being trained to grow in the Word, stand firm in their faith, and share with others. More than 25 new believers have professed faith in Christ in the project area in the last 12 months because of your gifts. Praise God!
A Life Transformed. Little Fatuma* climbed into a vehicle with her family headed out-country. Her face lit up when she recognized the Afar worship song playing on the radio, and she immediately began singing along. Because of you, Fatuma and her family, as well as hundreds of other Afar, have access to worship songs, biblical stories, and audio recordings of Scripture.
Please Join Us in Prayer:
Pray for the safety of Afar believers and overseas workers as they travel to remote areas to distribute the Word of God.
North Africa and the Middle East is consistently thrust into the international news as it develops into one of the world’s most enigmatic-but-influential global regions. Vast economic development typifies its urban centers, offering creative business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Religious life permeates every society here, whether its residents are Muslim, Christian, or Jewish. Though Christianity began in this cradle of civilization, it is sometimes difficult to know if the church exists. Cities that birthed the gospel now house ornate mosques, temples, and skyscrapers. Thankfully, the church is experiencing a captivating resurgence among this region's 520 unengaged and unreached people groups.
Millions of refugees live here, displaced by war, famine, oppression, or poverty. Many are open to the gospel, seeking an anchor amid the upheaval of their lives. Pray for Christian workers as they share the hope of the gospel during this unprecedented spiritual openness.