Ethiopia Updates July 2026

1- Multiplication Story: From Young Minister to Senior Pastor

One of our younger leaders, Muzemil Biffo, serves in one of our Hub cities, Assela. His journey is a powerful testimony of leadership multiplication and the impact of intentional discipleship efforts.

Muzemil has been journeying with me in the past many years through our various DMM trainings, coaching and mentorship sessions. After successfully applying what he had learned, and as he continued to grow in both character and ministry effectiveness, he eventually has become one of our Master Trainers in his region.

At the time, Muzemil was serving as a full-time minister youth leader at Assela Emmanuel United Church. He was highly committed to putting into practice everything he learned through our ministry. With ongoing coaching and mentoring, he intentionally discipled young leaders, facilitated various trainings, and mobilized disciple-making efforts in numerous villages surrounding Assela. Through these ministries, many believers were equipped to make disciples, resulting in the multiplication of leaders and ministry opportunities.

Over the past six years, we have had the privilege of investing in Muzemil through training, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. His spiritual maturity, servant leadership, and ministry fruit became evident to both the church elders and the congregation.

Recently, in recognition of his faithful service and proven leadership, Assela Emmanuel United Church elected him as their Senior Pastor. This appointment is a significant multiplication milestone. It demonstrates how intentional investment in one emerging leader can produce lasting influence, not only in disciple-making but also in strengthening the leadership of the local church.

Muzamil’s story is especially inspiring because he came to faith in Christ from a Muslim background. Today, he faithfully shepherds the very church that has recognized God’s calling and gifting in his life. His journey reflects the transforming power of the gospel and the effectiveness of multiplying leaders through consistent disciple-making, coaching, and mentoring.

We thank God for raising and multiplying leaders like Muzemil. His life is a living testimony that investing in faithful people who will invest in others produces lasting Kingdom impact.

2. A Touch of Hope: Bringing Healing to Children in Need

One of the many ways our outreach ministry serves local communities is by providing medical care to those who have little or no access to treatment. In several villages around the Wolayita Sodo area, in Ethiopia, many children have been suffering from a severe skin disease that causes intense itching, painful sores, and open wounds, especially on their legs. Sadly, many families are unable to afford the medical care their children desperately need and our Orphans have been exposed for this disease big time.

Out of respect for the dignity and privacy of these children, we have chosen not to share photographs of their condition.

By the grace of God, we are able to respond to this challenge. Last month, five children received the medical treatment they urgently needed. According to Pastor Chachi, our Regional Coordinator, their recovery has been remarkable. The pain has greatly decreased, the wounds are healing well, and these children are now experiencing renewed hope and joy.

What a privilege it is to witness God’s compassion bringing healing to these precious young lives. We are deeply grateful for your faithful prayers and partnership, which make ministries like this possible.

Many more children and vulnerable families are still waiting for help. As the Lord enables you, we invite you to continue standing with us through your prayers and support. Together, we can bring the love of Christ in practical ways, offering hope, healing, and the message of the Gospel to those who need it most.

Thank you for being an essential part of this ministry. Your partnership is making an eternal difference, one life at a time.

PRAISE ITEMS – Praise God For

• Praise God for His faithfulness in raising and multiplying leaders through intentional disciple-making, coaching, and mentoring.
• Praise God for the remarkable leadership journey of Muzemil Biffo, who has grown from a young ministry leader into the Senior Pastor of Assela Emmanuel United Church.
• Thank God that Muzemil, who came to faith from a Muslim background, is now faithfully shepherding God’s people and equipping others to make disciples.
• Praise God for the many leaders and believers who have been trained and mobilized to make disciples in Assela and the surrounding villages.
• Thank God for His healing mercy as five children suffering from severe skin disease received medical treatment and are recovering well.
• Praise God for the hope, joy, and practical expression of Christ’s love being shared with vulnerable children and families through our outreach ministry.

PRAYER ITEMS

• Pray that Pastor Muzemil will lead with humility, wisdom, biblical faithfulness, and a servant’s heart as he shepherds Assela Emmanuel United Church.
• Pray that God will continue to multiply disciple-makers, trainers, and church leaders throughout Ethiopia who will faithfully invest in others.
• Pray for ongoing fruit from the disciple-making movement in Assela and surrounding villages, resulting in transformed lives and healthy, multiplying churches.
• Pray for the remaining children and vulnerable families still suffering from preventable illnesses, asking God to provide healing, medical resources, and compassionate care.
• Pray for God’s protection, strength, and wisdom for Pastor Chachi and all our regional coordinators as they serve communities with both the Gospel and practical care.
• Pray for increased financial provision and faithful ministry partners so that more children can receive medical treatment and more leaders can be equipped for Kingdom ministry.
• Pray that every act of compassion will open hearts to the Gospel and that many people will come to faith in Jesus Christ and grow as His disciples.

Rev. Samson W.M

Unite 4 Africa & Ethiopia Director