Let me introduce you to Jepthe Sawadogo from Burkina Faso, West Africa. His story illustrates how God is working through trained leaders to bring redemptive life to Africa. When Jepthe was born, his father, Issofou, was not a Christian. Prior to Jepthe’s birth, his parents went to a local witchdoctor... read more →
Jan
07
Jan
07
In many parts of Africa, people live in fear of evil spirits. They see evidence of the spirit world in their lives and, with no biblical understanding, react with fear. Their animistic religions teach that spirits are dead ancestors who must be placated with worship and sacrifices. Felix Niba prayed... read more →
Nov
01
Duncan Funsani has a beautiful wife whom he has never seen. He’s built churches that he’s never seen. He has prayed with many believers and has heard them speak in tongues as they are gloriously filled with the Holy Spirit. But he has only heard that evidence; he has never... read more →
Oct
09
For years in Angola, the Bible was so scarce that it was often shared from hand to hand. We know of one case where four pastors treasured and shared one Bible for several years. The first pastor studied it and passed it to the next pastor who took it home... read more →
Oct
09
Hery glared at the blank concrete prison wall. His life of crime was over, but not in a way that he had expected. He was one of Madagascar’s most notorious criminals. His illegal record spanned years. Both the police and military had chased him as he evaded arrest—until they finally... read more →
Jul
30
Aliyou Yari could not believe his eyes. His niece had been run over by a Land Rover loaded with people and grain. He knew without question that she had died—but here she stood again. The Christians had prayed for her, and she had been brought back to life. Aliyou (pronounced... read more →
Jul
03
My wife, Cheryl, and I (John Easter) lived and ministered in the country of Malawi, also known as the “warm heart of Africa,” for 10 years. We fell in love with the Malawian people. It is a poor country, mostly agricultural, and the average person earns less than $3 per... read more →
May
23
A few years ago, Désiré (DAY-zee-ray) was working a high-paying government job. His family lived comfortably. Then God called him into ministry, and the call could not be ignored. Aware that he needed training, Desiré left his lucrative job and went to the Ngaoundéré Bible School. Today, he is teaching... read more →
May
04
The FireBible is a powerful ministry tool. The majority of pastors in Africa cannot afford commentaries and other study materials. For a pastor to own a study Bible would be an incredible resource. With graduation season approaching, I have a special request for you. Will you help Africa’s Hope provide FireBibles... read more →
Apr
16
When three lions came at night to the village of Chioli in northern Tanzania, Pastor Katema was sound asleep under a tree outside the village fence—all alone, defenseless! For two years, Katema had been forced to live outside the protection of the village because he was trying to preach the gospel.... read more →