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Emily shares a journal entry from one day in Malawi during the USA Team’s trip in 2024. Catch a glimpse of churches without electricity, the beauty of the African landscape, and the value of starting micro-businesses. Transcription 00:03 Welcome back to the 4:18 podcast. I’m your host, Emily Frenzen, and I am the Creative Director […]
Pastor B’s Church Mentors Youth Before Pastor Bwalya completed training with Possibilities Africa, there was no investment in the community’s youth. Therefore, the young people in the church were not participating in any programs. After the training, however, Pastor Bwalya’s mindset shifted to see and understand the value of mentoring the next generation. Pastor Bwalya […]
Emily answers your questions submitted on social media. “How is the PA model different from other organizations that serve communities in Africa?” “What is one of your favorite stories of what God has done through PA?” “What have you learned about God’s character through PA?” …and more! Transcription 00:11 Welcome to the 4:18 Podcast. I’m […]
In this bonus episode of the podcast, Martin Simiyu answers the following questions recorded during a special Q&A event with USA partners: In Africa, what exists for training for pastors to maintain doctrinal purity? When there are economic pressures, how do you make sure someone you train isn’t drawn back in to teach erroneous theology? Transcription […]
Staff Profile: Meet Christopher Name: Christopher Chama Title: Country Ministry Director in Zambia About Christopher: Christopher Chama was once so determined to pursue his career aspirations in electrical engineering that when people asked him to be involved in the church, he said no. He desired to work in a lab in Japan to fix […]
In this episode, we dive into the concept of teaching rather than giving handouts and how this ministry model differs from what much of Africa has been exposed to over the years. Doc Fuder also answers how he has seen Martin’s character develop over the years. Transcription: 00:09 Emily: Welcome back to the 4:18 Podcast. […]
Staff Profile: Meet Abenezer Name: Abenezer Tafa Title: Country Program Officer in Ethiopia About Abenezer: After college, Abenezer spent six years in banking, but he knew he wanted to engage in work that touched spiritual lives and impacted the larger body of Christ. Abenezer was introduced to Possibilities Africa in March 2022. When he […]
In this short clip from an interview, Dr. John Fuder explains what makes Possibilities Africa unique–the model of being with people rather than doing things for people. Transcription: 00:10 Emily: Welcome back to the 4:18 Podcast. Today we are here for more with Dr. John Fuder and we are diving into what makes this ministry […]
Doc Fuder, Adjunct Faculty at Moody Theological Seminary, shares valuable tidbits from his experience with poverty in Kenya. But before hearing about the dignity and depravity of the poor, expect to hear his first impression of Founder Martin Simiyu. John “Doc” Fuder spent over 17 years in California doing urban ministry in the Bay Area […]
Staff Profile: Meet Victor Name: Victor Shalakha Title: Program Information Processing Officer in Kenya About Victor: Growing up in a village in western Kenya, Victor witnessed many pastors living in poverty because they had little to no income. The gravity of the struggle was sometimes disturbing to him. It was also there that his grandparents taught him […]
