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Ordinary People Serving an Extraordinary God: Pray for God’s Work in Chad

Chadian woman carrying water and baby on her back.

God is at work in the nation of Chad. Please join us in praying for these important ministry initiatives.

Sep 13 2023

Ministry for TEAM Chad over the past 30 years has been a spiritual battle. The trials and challenges have been real and numerous. Global workers have faced illness, struggles in marriages, and conflict within teams. Some have been taken hostage, experienced the death of a child, or even lost their own lives. Yet, by God’s grace the work continues. As one TEAM Chad worker says, “We are ordinary people, serving an extraordinary God.” Over the last couple of months, the TEAM blog has highlighted how God is at work in Chad. For this month’s Prayer Focus, here’s how you can…

Girl writing on a chalkboard in Chad, Africa

Education and Literacy Initiatives go hand-in-hand with making the Good News of Jesus accessible to all.

Aug 15 2023

Hebrews 4:12 states, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” This powerful description highlights the dynamic and transformative nature of Scripture. It states that the Word of God has an inherent vitality and relevance that transcends time and speaks directly to the heart. As believers engage with the living word, it has the potential to penetrate deeply into their innermost being – revealing truths, convicting of sin, and offering guidance…

Simson led the Bible translation team for the Hatam Bible. Here he sits at his desk.

Simson was desperate for a Hatam-language Bible. But he never imagined he would join — and ultimately lead — the Bible translation team that made it happen.

Jan 13 2020

Imagine this: You’re on an island, and you can only keep a few Bible verses. The rest will be wiped from your memory. Which verses do you choose? Give it just a little thought, and the question quickly becomes complicated. You could use up all the verses on explaining Gospel. But what about God’s character? What pleases God? How does He think of you? How should you relate to others in light of Christ? Even if you had years to choose, you would agonize over what you were missing. But you might understand a little of what Simson Dowansiba felt….

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