Tag Archives: Africa

What receiving the Bible in your native tongue for the first time looks like.

Rejoice with me and be greatly encouraged (and deeply convicted) by watching this video of the Kimyal tribe receiving the New Testament in their language for the first time on March 16, 2010. Quote from the video: “We [in the … Continue reading

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Apologizing for believing a lie.

According to this article, an African pastor has apologized for believing and furthering Harold Camping’s false prophecy: A pastor in Kasese District, who claimed the world would end on May 21, has apologised to residents. Pastor Isaac Muhindo, who has … Continue reading

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What Happens If……?

There are many mission organizations in the world today. In fact, we are currently visiting the Colorado Springs area where there are several hundred para-church organizations based. What is the purpose of these groups? They are involved in medical work, … Continue reading

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Would You Sleep on This?

We are so grateful for those who have helped us with gifts for the work in Liberia with Village Church Planters. While we were in Liberia, we conducted our first Pastors’ Conference in the village of Duaita. It was not … Continue reading

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Get good books into the hands of African pastors.

Want to help get doctrinally sound theology books into the hands of pastors in Africa? Here are two ways: 1). There’s the Portuguese Adopt a Pastor program for Mozambique, Africa (along with video introduction) here. 2). You can also support … Continue reading

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Another chapter in the Helen Ukpabio saga.

What does any self-respecting false teacher do when confronted with their heresy and the damage that their heresy has caused? Why, they disrupt a peaceful meeting and file a lawsuit! That’s right, “disturbing the peace” and “litigious” can now be … Continue reading

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Stepping out of our comfort zones.

HT: Desert Pastor

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Africa desperately needs help with combating cults.

I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock . . . – Acts 20:29 Source: Africa Center for Apologetics Research ____________________________________________________________ See related posts: Charismania unrestrained: Africa’s witch children The Hell-bound … Continue reading

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“As an Atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God.”

Atheist Matthew Parris wrote an interesting piece entitled As an Atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God. Here’s one quote from his article: Now a confirmed atheist, I’ve become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: … Continue reading

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Sam and Esther: The least of these.

Reminiscent of the helplessness I felt watching the video of Africa’s Witch Children, this video broke me. I never wept so much over the suffering of the children in Africa, and at the same time been so angered at my … Continue reading

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Who they were then, and who they are now.

Thanks to The Desert Pastor for e-mailing this video to me. Who would have thought a sharpie marker and a piece of cardboard could be such an encouragement? For those contemplating missionary work in West Africa, (or anywhere else for … Continue reading

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And now, the “witch goat.”

From the same country plunged into spiritual darkness that brought you the heart-wrenching sad stories of The Witch Children of Africa, now Nigeria has a goat held in custody for car theft. Why? Because they believe the goat is a … Continue reading

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Charismania unrestrained: Africa’s witch children.

This is one of the most disturbing and heart-wrenching documentaries I’ve ever seen. This shocking six-part video depicts what I view as simply the Word of Faith heresy taken to its logical conclusion (and perpetuated in the fertile soil of … Continue reading

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Living Dinosaurs (part one).

(Be sure to check out Living Dinosaurs Part Two for some incredible videos) I recently watched some of Kent Hovind’s creation seminar series and was awestruck with part three of his series. In part three (which you can view below) … Continue reading

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