Celebrating God’s Faithfulness As we have wound up the year, we are counting our blessings and standing in awe of what the Lord has done among us. With grateful hearts, we look back on His faithfulness and look ahead with renewed energy and expectancy for the this year. This past month, we were deeply encouraged […]
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 History is replete with people who failed to seize priceless opportunities. People who lacked vision and missed a chance to make a big difference in the world. Here are just a few: “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means […]
As a partner in the work of Unite 4 Africa you are living out Scripture by helping us take God’s truth to people in a continent a half a world away, yet close to God’s heart and to yours. Traveling to Africa may seem like quite a long trip. And it may seem impossible to manage […]
YOUTH MISSIONS CONFERENCE It was an exciting moment having to spend some of time engaging the youth in the need for them to desire, be a part and love missions. Some efforts were made to explain for the youth to understand that Christ first wants a relationship with us which will then qualify us to […]
From Despair to Destiny: Transforming Lives Through Rescue and Restoration We are glad to report of a major success with the rescue of 138 girls from the dangers of early and forced marriages, aligning with our mission to protect vulnerable children and restore their dignity. Early marriage presents a widespread challenge, often leading to the cessation of […]
1. Leadership That Multiplies: God’s Movement in Wolayita – Sodo and Beyond At Unite 4 Africa, our mission is to equip local and church leaders with transformational leadership skills rooted in Servant Leadership and the model of Jesus’s way of disciple-making. We provide biblically grounded and culturally relevant approaches to Leadership Development, Discipleship, and Mentoring across Africa through contextualized training sessions, seminars, and […]
The Only Important Thing I Learned from Baseball It can be a bit embarrassing for me – my lack of sports knowledge. When “the guys” start talking football, basketball, and especially baseball my brain does a time out. I’ve developed a lot of interests over the years, but sports didn’t make the cut, so to […]
BUILDING GODLY MEN, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES We give all glory to God for the remarkable success of this year’s Annual Men’s Conference. It was truly a powerful and refreshing time of fellowship, prayer, and impartation. Men from various churches and communities in Maasai land gathered with open hearts, hungry for God’s Word and eager to grow […]
WHOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT (CHE) TRAINING We spent time with over 25 young men and women to get them exposed to the basics for how the Church can be involved in helping people get developed physically, emotionally, spiritually and economically. Through the lessons participants got to realized that God’s intention and provision is all geared at the […]
A Season of Transformation: Youth Finding Purpose Through Kalu’s Story and Ministry In Ethiopia, the rainy season carries with it a unique blessing. As schools and universities close for the holidays, churches become vibrant gathering places for young people. This season provides a golden opportunity for churches to invest in their youth, equipping them to […]
The Lifeline- A God Who Sees and Knows Each and Every One When I was at the very lowest moment of my life following a deeply painful situation in my family, I found myself on the floor of my prayer closet assessing whether or not life was worth living any longer. Yes, it was that […]
TRAINING OF CHURCH LEADERS IS ESSENTIAL When leaders are empowered, it offers them the opportunity to do more and to positively impact their area of influence. It is always a joy to see those who are directly at the grass root being equipped to do more. Listening to leaders share stories of what the Lord […]
PADS AND PLAY: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DIGNITY AND JOY It’s such a delight to report on the much-appreciated Dignity Pads Initiative at Kiangatia Primary School in Murang’a County. Together with a visiting team from OVCN, U4A leaders, led by Dr. Okongo had the opportunity of empowering young girls through menstrual health support. Fathers in the […]
Empowering Disciple-Makers in the Horn of Africa I am thrilled to share a significant update from the frontlines of our ministry in the Horn of Africa. From July 18th to 20th, I had the privilege of facilitating a strategic training and coaching retreat in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, a location chosen for its proximity to some […]
Empowering the Next Generation: A Testimony from Kalu’s Journey to Kenya One of the greatest joys in ministry is witnessing the fruit of long-term discipleship and mentorship. Our brother Kalu, a young Ethiopian leader and one of Dr. Okongo’s mentees for the past 10 years, is a living testimony of this impact. As part of his […]
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