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Nangoma: A Rural Community in Zambia Rising Up Nangoma, like many rural communities in Zambia, faces its share of challenges. Poverty, illiteracy, limited employment, and minimal access to entrepreneurship training have long shaped daily life. But today, a story of renewal and revival is being written. How It Began Nangoma was selected in 2024 as […]
How God Is Transforming Kapiri Mposhi Through Local Leaders Across Kapiri Mposhi, God is using local pastors and ordinary community members to foster spiritual growth, economic strength, and restored hope. The following stories you’ll read began as a result of the Possibilities Africa training for pastors. 1. Spiritual Revival through Discipleship Before joining PA, many […]
Staff Profile: Meet Elvis Elvis’s story begins like that of the shepherd boy David. Upon waking, his days were spent untying cattle, taking them to graze, eating sugar cane for lunch, and returning home in the evening. At age 10, he left the village where he was raised to live in the city with his […]
Matt Shada joins the podcast for a discussion about the future of Possibilities Africa. What will it take to reach the entire continent of Africa? What challenges are we up against? How might the people of God pray? Hear all of this and more in this episode with Matt. Matt Shada currently serves as the […]
Names: Peg & Roger Nyffeler (pictured above with staff and John & Carla Watson, 2015) Giving Birthday: November 28, 2010 Partner Profile: Peg Nyffeler’s passion for missions began in the fourth grade when she met a visiting missionary from Africa. That spark, combined with a lifelong love of travel and the guidance of mission-minded mentors, became […]
Matt Shada joins us for an episode of the 4:18 Podcast for a conversation about his father, the late Doug Shada, and his life of faith. Doug was a catalyst for growth as Possibilities Africa began in the early 2000s until the day he went home to be with Jesus. This is his story. Transcription […]
Staff Profile: Meet Richard If you ask Richard about his childhood, he will pleasantly smile and tell you about playing barefoot. He thoroughly enjoyed his childhood and credits his upbringing to his godly view of work. No matter how small or low a task, he enjoys doing work unto the glory of God. Richard went […]
Staff Profile: Meet Tsegayehu Tsegayehu, whose name means grace, serves as Possibilities Africa’s Country and Administration Communication Officer (CACO) in Ethiopia—a role that reflects both her deep sense of purpose and her detail-oriented nature. Based in Addis Ababa, where she was born and raised, Tsega brings a powerful blend of administrative expertise, financial oversight, and […]
Get to know Roger Allmand, a purposeful partner of Possibilities Africa, in this special episode. Expect to learn more about the importance of looking for God’s hand, the definition of legacy, and the value of relationships. Transcription 00:06 Emily: Welcome to the 4:18 Podcast. I’m Emily, and today I am sitting down for a special […]
Staff Profile: Meet Lengwe It only takes one interaction with Lengwe to encounter her patience, groundedness, and kindness rooted in the love of Christ. She oozes warmth that draws people to her. Her calm, uplifting spirit overflows into her roles as a mother, wife, sister, and friend. She relies on the Word of God daily, […]
