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Phinehas and Deborah

Phinehas and Deborah are in a creative access location working with local believers to equip leaders, facilitate church planting and build gospel relationships. They are working primarily with three local tribes, reaching out to them with the message of Jesus.

They were called to serve in global mission in 2003 after serving in their home church for many years. They and their two teenage daughters love Jesus and are walking in His grace in response to His faithfulness to them over the years.

The challenges of their ministry include not only reaching out to the unreached with the gospel but also leading teaching and discipleship classes to help equip local church leaders to effectively lead, serve and plant churches in their home country. 

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Latest Prayer News

Compassionate and Humble. Pray that our voice as an organisation will reflect a deep compassion for the lost, highlighting the meaningful connections we seek to have with the peoples of Africa, and expressing the importance of personal relationships. Pray also that we would emphasise the importance of understanding and respecting diverse cultures, and commit to thoughtful engagement with local communities and churches. Pray that we would position ourselves as learners and servants, marked by humility in all we do and say.

Kay* leads a medical team on the Indian Ocean Islands. Praise the Lord for the way technology like Facebook and Apps are being used in Gospel work. A local Christian posted something on Facebook which was seen by an unbeliever who was drawn to find out more and is now believing.

Please join us in prayer for eight new AIM missionaries in South Africa who are currently in the process of raising prayer and financial support. May God provide abundantly and strengthen their faith as they prepare to step into their calling.

Graham and Fiona* served in a creative access location and are back in the UK for their final home assignment before their retirement. Normally the home assignment tour is a fun time of catching up, and updating people on their ministry in Africa.ย  This time they have the added emotion of bringing closure to the โ€œus in Africaโ€ aspect of these relationships, although the bonds of love and commitment remain as strong as ever. Pray for them in this ongoing transition and thank the Lord for their years of faithful service.

Rebecca Welsh teaches chemistry and broader science at Rift Valley Academy, (RVA) Kenya. She is thankful to God for a positive term and for deepening relationships with the students. She and another member of staff have a small group of the senior girls round for a meal each week. These girls have experienced so much in life and are preparing for big changes as they graduate, and Rebbecca finds it a privilege to support them on this journey. With so much going on, it can be hard for staff to find time to make connections and build friendships, which can make the term breaks hard at times. Pray for good friendships and support networks for the staff, particularly as this term there will be a lot of change and goodbyes.

Creative Access

We use โ€˜Creative Accessโ€™ to refer to nations, areas or ministries where there is great hostility towards Christianity and where traditional โ€˜missionary workโ€™ is not possible. Workers, therefore, need to be โ€˜creativeโ€™ in how they proclaim the liberating news of Jesus Christ. In North Africa alone, 200 million people from 472 unreached people groups are unreached with the gospel. Thatโ€™s 200 million people unknowingly heading for a Christ-less eternity. LEARN MORE

Church Development

We hope that our church development work with local African churches will lead them to be centres of hope and love that draw more people to Jesus. LEARN MORE
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