In one of the remaining communist states on earth and the poorest country in South-East Asia, 61 per cent of the population follow Buddha. Yet there is church growth, led by nationals, despite government restrictions and persecution.
The first TeenStreet event in Zimbabwe was organised to meet a specific gap in church ministry — now there are plans to take the ministry out of the cities and to rural areas.
Daniella came to know the Lord through the impact the TeenStreet events and community had on her life. Now, she devotes her life and talents to ministry, serving on Doulos Hope, OM’s newest ship. Daniella has discovered that her unique talent of dance is not only a personal passion, but a powerful tool of connection for the glory of God.
Obwohl Nigel die Gemeinde verließ, hat seine Familie ihn nie aufgegeben. „Sie haben mir nicht nur vom Evangelium erzählt, sondern es mir vorgelebt. Sie hatten Frieden, Freude und Liebe", erinnert sich Nigel.
Though Nigel walked away from the Church, his family never gave up. "They didn't just speak the gospel to me, but they lived it out for me. They had peace, joy and love," Nigel said.