They suffered isolation from society. A lack of roads and social stigma caused them to live remotely – two hours by car and one on foot to reach the village. Poguwatu is the name of this village, located in the center of the small Sumba Island of Indonesia. They are so isolated because of their […]
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The news spread like wildfire! God’s fulfillment of the powerful vision he gave Joseph Kebbie 19 years ago was now a reality. On an overcast Friday, I and a group of around 15 believers from Northern Liberia visited two border checkpoints close to the Makona River. The river serves as a political boundary line with
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In a room filled with voices from more than 60 nations, one thing became immediately clear: everyone present was committed to faithfully serving the Lord. The Africa by Radio (AbR) conference, which is held every two years, brings together ministry workers from across Africa and around the world for training, encouragement, and networking. This year
The gates of Adjumani Prison were breached – not for an escape, but for an unexpected invasion of hope. In a single afternoon, a trip meant to quietly serve refugees in Uganda’s Adjumani camp became a mission that carried Christian gospel radio into one of the hardest places in the region. According to reports from
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After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back through Galatia and Phrygia, visiting and strengthening all the believers. (Acts 18:23 NLT) It started with a phone call… “Can you help upgrade our network’s radio stations with new digital consoles?” Douglas’ voice was urgent. SonSet Solutions had helped Douglas, founder of Pacific Islands Christian Network in
As the canoe touched the water, years of trauma came flooding back. Joseph began weeping, sobs that seemed to come from the depth of his soul. He was re-living that terrified 16-year-old boy, watching canoes sink, not knowing if his family was alive or dead. “Why am I crying?” he asked himself. Then he realized
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While in Guinea, Joseph lived with a kind, widowed woman who opened her home to him as a desperate refugee. God’s providence began to reveal itself during this time. He found employment with missionaries doing humanitarian work in the region which would become the foundation of his future calling. Through all his traveling, education, and
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The canoe rocked gently on the Makona River as Joseph Kebbie sat in the stern, his hands trembling as he gripped the wooden sides. At forty-eight years old, this was the first time he had returned to these waters since he was sixteen – thirty-two years since he had fled across this same river as
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How can the gospel advance in difficult places like Colombia, where many people live in remote areas and face danger from armed drug traffickers? How can the church grow in a context where many believers face persecution for their faith and where training for rural pastors is scarce? These were questions on the heart of
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The Cotahuasi Canyon in southern Peru is often described as one of the most rugged landscapes on earth. The change in elevation is staggering, from the riverbed below to the majestic Andean mountains that rise dramatically into the sky. Yet, scattered across this jagged terrain are remote Quechua Indians still living on Inca and pre-Inca
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