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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 […]
Tom Rempel is a long-time partner of Possibilities Africa. Expect to hear stories of his time in African countries, a deep message of hope, and what makes this mission unique in Emily’s conversation with Tom. Transcription: 00:10 Emily: Welcome to the 4:18 Podcast. God is moving through partners, pastors, and entrepreneurs in African countries. This […]
Pastor Abdisa is caught between ongoing rebel conflicts and the harsh realities of unconducive policies, yet he chooses to keep championing the community’s transformation. Inchini, a town in Ethiopia, is plagued by ongoing conflicts that frequently disrupt and sometimes completely close schools, businesses, and gatherings, including church services. Pastor Abdisa struggles to support his church and […]
The question on the table for part two: “How do we address the human heart holistically?” Martin, Doug, and Emily discuss the power of God’s irreplaceable Word and the character of God in the book of Nehemiah as it relates to the foundation of Possibilities Africa. Transcription: Emily: We are here for part two with […]
From Fetching Water to Fostering Fellowship Name: Harrison Mutwiwa Title: Program and Projects Coordinator About Harrison: Harrison walks hand in hand with pastors every step of their Possibilities Africa (PA) journey. He is involved in recruitment of pastors into the PA program, as he goes to rural communities to share the agenda of Possibilities Africa. After […]
Join Martin, Doug, and Emily for a conversation about the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is a man who cares, who prays, and who depends on God. Expect to hear how the account of his life guided Martin to develop this ministry. Transcription: Emily: Welcome back to the 4:18 Podcast. I’m Emily Frenzen and we are […]
Join Emily for part two with long-time partners, John and Carla Watson. This episode includes stories of people in Africa, how they are so happy with so little, and God’s power to grow this ministry from a small beginning. Transcription: Emily: Welcome to the 4:18 Podcast. God is moving through partners, pastors, and entrepreneurs in […]
