Access to the Gospel in South Asia
8,100 church planters made 113,000+ new disciples in South Asia
This quarter, 4:1 Network continued training more than 8,100 church planters through approximately 200 classes, equipping them to share the gospel and make disciples in their communities. Through five practical training modules focused on evangelism, discipleship, church formation, leadership development, and multiplication, church planters are developing the skills to build relationships, share their testimonies, lead prayer groups, and disciple new believers. To date, their collective efforts have resulted in more than 113,000 disciples, over 20,500 prayer groups formed, and more than 19,200 baptisms.
A family transformed by faith and prayer
For years, Mukesh suffered from severe back pain, while fear, anxiety, and conflict troubled his family. When 4:1 Network church planter Chandan visited their home, he shared the gospel and began praying with them regularly. Over time, Mukesh experienced significant relief from his pain and found a renewed sense of peace. Through Chandan's faithful ministry, Mukesh and his family came to faith in Jesus Christ. Today, three family members have been baptized, and their home now hosts weekly gatherings for prayer, fellowship, and Bible study. What was once a home filled with pain and fear has become a place of hope, faith, and gospel transformation.
Access to Education and Healthcare in Uganda
8 rural communities’ impact 83,055 lives, maintaining 95% operational self-sufficiency
This quarter, AsOne Ministries continued serving eight rural communities in Uganda, impacting 83,055 lives year-to-date while maintaining 95% operational self-sufficiency. Across its education programs, 663 students enrolled in AsOne vocational training and 3,969 students attended AsOne schools, though school enrollment declined slightly due in part to financial challenges faced by families. Construction of new schools and a health center reached 75% completion, with openings planned for January 2027. In agriculture, 36,771 farmers participated in or received training, with 66% of farmers surveyed reporting increased yields and 65% reporting higher household income. Additionally, AsOne provided healthcare to 41,176 patients, employed 476 Ugandans, and strengthened leadership development and program accountability.
From struggling farmer to a future filled with hope
For years, Frank worked tirelessly on his farm in rural Uganda, but inconsistent harvests made it difficult to provide for his family. Through AsOne Ministries’ hands-on agricultural training, he learned practical farming techniques that improved his crop yields and provided a more reliable income. Today, Frank can afford to send his children to AsOne schools, where they receive a quality, Christ-centered education. “I now have hopes for my children… that they will grow up to fear God and be great leaders in the future,” Frank shares. His story demonstrates how empowering one farmer can create lasting opportunities for an entire family.
Access to the Gospel in the Middle East & South Asia
373,734 Gospel Shares lead to 103,345 Salvations and 8,070 New Churches Planted
This quarter, Biglife continued equipping local disciples across the Middle East and South Asia by sharing the Gospel with 373,734 people through disciple-making initiatives, the distribution of 33,314 Bibles and 17,512 Jesus Film showings. The ministry also equipped 42,376 people through discipleship training and gained access to unreached communities through the treatment of 3,942 medical patients and the installation of 4 water pumps. These efforts resulted in 103,345 people placing their faith in Christ, 4,466 new believer baptisms, and 8,070 new house churches planted.
From illness to healing, and a new life in Christ
Sujata, a 32-year-old woman raised in a Hindu family, became seriously ill and was bedridden for two months. During this difficult time, a local Biglife leader visited her home, shared the Gospel, and showed her the Jesus Film. Inspired by the stories of Jesus healing the sick, Sujata began praying and placing her faith in Christ. Within a week, she experienced what she describes as miraculous healing and made a decision to follow Jesus. Today, Sujata hosts regular house fellowships in her home and actively shares the Gospel with others. She is now connected with two additional fellowships, helping spread the hope of Christ throughout her community.
Access to the Gospel in South Asia
405 local leaders equipped across South Asia, resulting in 204 new house churches and 221 baptisms
This quarter, Christ in Asia continued expanding its disciple-making movement across South Asia by equipping 405 indigenous leaders and facilitators through 20 training groups. Through discipleship training, Bible studies, prayer, coaching, and leadership development, these efforts resulted in 152 new Discovery Bible Study groups, 204 new house churches planted, and 221 baptisms.
Empowering women through faith, leadership, and sustainable livelihoods
Through Christ in Asia’s disciple-making and leadership training, Sushma gained the confidence and skills to transform both her livelihood and her community. With support from the ministry’s Business for Movement initiative, she opened a beauty salon that provides a sustainable income for her family while creating opportunities to share the Gospel. Through her business, Sushma builds relationships, shares her testimony, prays with others, and introduces them to Discovery Bible Studies. Today, her business is more than a source of income—it is a platform for making disciples, developing leaders, and bringing the hope of Christ to her community.
Access to Economic & Health Training Across Africa
1,143 training sessions strengthen agriculture, nutrition, and household health across 6 African countries
This quarter, FARM STEW continued equipping families across Africa with practical and Biblical skills to improve their health, nutrition, and economic stability. Across Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda, the ministry conducted 926 training sessions reaching 4,889 households, and completed 5,945 household visits, providing education in sustainable agriculture, nutrition, hygiene, safe water, clean cooking, and financial management. An additional 217 training sessions in Burundi reached 2,188 households, while efforts in Chad included planting 76 trees and identifying 588 homes meeting program certification standards. The ministry also distributed 432 handwashing stations, seeds, and saplings to help families build healthier, more self-sufficient futures.
A healthier home through clean cooking and practical training
For years, Bella Lithiane, a mother in rural Burundi, struggled with a traditional cookstove that filled her kitchen with smoke and required large amounts of firewood. “I dreaded going into the kitchen because the smoke made me cough and brought tears to my eyes,” she recalls. Through FARM STEW’s practical training, Bella learned to build an improved cookstove that produces less smoke, uses less firewood, and saves valuable time. “FARM STEW became the solution to my problem,” she shares. Today, Bella enjoys a healthier cooking environment and a better quality of life for her family, demonstrating how practical skills and Biblical principles can create lasting change.
Access to Education and Healthcare in Uganda
Celebrating 18 years of impact with 15,296 patients treated, 5,855 students educated, and 2,079 jobs supported
This quarter, Musana continued expanding its holistic community development model across five districts in Eastern Uganda, providing access to quality education, healthcare, and sustainable employment opportunities. Through its hospitals, 15,296 patients received medical care, while 5,855 students attended Musana schools. Additionally, the ministry supported 862 full-time and 1,217 part-time jobs across 23 enterprises, strengthening local economies and helping families build sustainable livelihoods. As Musana celebrated 18 years of impact, construction continued on two new hospitals, further expanding access to healthcare and advancing its vision of locally led, self-sustaining communities.
From Musana student to healthcare professional: A legacy of lasting impact
In 2008, Elijah was among the first children welcomed into Musana. Today, he is a Medical Laboratory Science graduate serving his community through Musana’s healthcare system. He is one of more than 40 former students who have returned as professionals and leaders, strengthening the schools and hospitals that once supported them. By giving back to the community that invested in him, Elijah demonstrates how one child's education can create lasting opportunities for generations to come.
Access to Safe Water and the Gospel in The Sahel
20 new boreholes and 15 water systems expand clean water access and Gospel outreach across the Sahel
This quarter, Neverthirst continued expanding access to clean water and sharing the Gospel across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Sahel. Through its local partners in Chad, Niger, and Ethiopia, the ministry completed 20 new boreholes, including 4 mechanized boreholes, and finalized 15 water systems with community tap stands. Additionally, 3,227 people received hygiene training and 3,976 received sanitation training, helping communities adopt healthier practices. To strengthen long-term sustainability and spiritual impact, 110 local leaders participated in WASH programs, while 8 new home groups formed and welcomed 281 attendees. In predominantly Muslim communities, hygiene education and partnerships with local churches have helped build trust and open doors for evangelism, Jesus Film screenings, and discipleship.
Clean water opens doors for the transforming power of God’s Word
Pastor Tesfaye, who came to faith after his brother shared the Gospel with his family, now leads a church and partners with Neverthirst on a clean water project that “creates opportunities to build relationships with people and share the gospel.” Through the project, his church received Audio Bibles, including one that transformed a family’s life. One mother was listening to God’s Word when her son, who struggled with alcohol, became interested and asked to take the Audio Bible with him. She agreed and continued praying for him. When he returned, he shared that he had given his life to Christ. “This testimony reminds us of the transforming power of God’s Word,” Pastor Tesfaye shares. His story demonstrates how providing clean water can open doors for sharing the Gospel and transforming lives.
Access to the Gospel in South Asia
4,142 leaders equipped to multiply disciples, resulting in 3,102 new churches and 25,910 new disciples
This quarter, New Generations continued expanding its disciple-making movement through 234 training events that equipped 4,142 leaders and community members. Trainings focused on disciple-making, leadership development, business development, community health education, and women’s empowerment, strengthening locally led ministry efforts. These initiatives resulted in 3,786 new Discovery Groups, 3,102 new churches planted, 25,910 new disciples, and 7,191 baptisms, demonstrating the continued multiplication of disciples and churches across the communities served.
From learning to read to sharing the Gospel across villages
In a village in South Asia, a group of women gathered in Sita’s home to learn how to read. As trust grew, Sishir, a local New Generations disciple, introduced Audio Discovery Bible Studies, allowing the women to hear God’s Word, discuss its meaning, and explore how to apply it to their lives. Over time, three women, including Sita, placed their faith in Jesus Christ. Inspired by their newfound faith, they began sharing the Gospel with family, friends, and neighbors, leading to the formation of another Discovery Bible Study group in a nearby village. Their story demonstrates how New Generations equips ordinary believers to multiply disciples and spread the Gospel, even in communities with limited literacy.
Access to Savings and Loans Groups Across Africa
66,684 farmers restore land and livelihoods through 1.25 million trees planted and 543 self-sustaining communities
This quarter, New Generations continued expanding its disciple-making movement through 234 training events that equipped 4,142 leaders and community members. Trainings focused on disciple-making, leadership development, business development, community health education, and women’s empowerment, strengthening locally led ministry efforts. These initiatives resulted in 3,786 new Discovery Groups, 3,102 new churches planted, 25,910 new disciples, and 7,191 baptisms, demonstrating the continued multiplication of disciples and churches across the communities served.
From financial hardship to a thriving business and a brighter future
Diana, a 30-year-old mother of two in rural Tanzania, once struggled to provide for her family. In 2020, she joined a Plant With Purpose savings group, where she learned financial management skills and accessed loans to grow her small shop into a thriving business. With her increased income, Diana and her husband built their own home and can now comfortably provide for their daughters. Through the Plant With Purpose program, she also learned sustainable land management practices and began planting trees around her home. Today, Diana credits God for her transformation and encourages others to save, invest, and trust that lasting change is possible.
Access to the Gospel in South & Southeast Asia
3,270 disciple-makers trained and 75 new churches planted across Indonesia
This quarter, Project Twelve continued expanding its disciple-making movement across Indonesia by training 297 Paul’s (disciple-making leaders) and 2,973 Timothy’s (emerging disciple-makers) through its two-year leadership development program. Although still in the early stages of training, these efforts have already contributed to 75 new churches planted. With its program in India temporarily suspended, Project Twelve is now focusing its efforts exclusively on Indonesia, strengthening locally led disciple-making movements and church planting initiatives.
Finding healing, peace, and renewed hope through Christ
Keiko struggled with anger and a serious spinal condition that affected her daily life. When her cousin Fahima, a church planter with Project Twelve, visited her home, she shared the Gospel and prayed with her. Through this encounter, Keiko placed her faith in Jesus Christ and experienced what she describes as miraculous healing and a newfound sense of peace. Today, Keiko faithfully reads the Bible, worships, and prays twice daily while participating in a discipleship group. Her story demonstrates how sharing the Gospel can bring renewed hope, spiritual transformation, and a growing faith in Christ.
Access to savings and loans in Uganda and South Sudan
53 new savings groups launched, reaching 1,505 new members
This quarter, Seed Effect continued empowering families across eight branches in northern Uganda through 53 new savings groups and 1,505 new members, bringing its cumulative impact since 2017 to 138,509 members served across 5,222 savings groups. To strengthen program effectiveness and long-term sustainability, staff from all eight branches participated in refresher training, while three branches began piloting a new digital data collection system. By transitioning from paper-based reporting to mobile technology, Seed Effect aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of its impact measurement, with plans to expand the system across all branches in early 2027.
From financial hardship to lasting stability through savings and faith
Chandia Jane, a mother in Moyo, Uganda, struggled to provide for her family on just $1.35 per week before joining a Seed Effect savings and loan group. Through financial training, saving, and small business investments, she doubled her weekly income and grew her savings from $8 to over $140 across three savings cycles. With her increased financial stability, Jane has kept all seven school-aged children in her care enrolled in school, improved her family's home, and built a durable latrine. Her faith has also deepened throughout the journey. “I pray to God, and He answers my prayers,” she shares. Today, Jane's story demonstrates how financial empowerment and faith can create lasting opportunities for families to thrive.
Access to Safe Water and the Gospel in CAR
44 new water points bring safe water to 20,976 people
This quarter, Water for Good continued expanding access to safe water and improving sanitation across the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Teams completed 44 new water points, providing 20,976 people with access to safe water, while maintaining 786 existing water points serving 407,532 people. Additionally, through community-led hygiene and sanitation initiatives in Ethiopia and Tanzania, 977 households achieved Healthy Home status, benefiting 6,590 people through improved sanitation, handwashing facilities, and safe drinking water storage.
From unsafe water to a healthier future for a family of five
Jonathan, a father of four in the Central African Republic, struggled to provide safe water for his children after losing his wife shortly after the birth of their youngest child. Before Water for Good’s intervention, his family relied on a nearby swamp for water. Today, a new piped water system and community tap stand provide safe water close to home. “Now, I can collect safe water for my children from the community tap. It has made getting water easier and gives me greater peace of mind,” he shares. With reliable access to safe water, Jonathan can spend less time collecting water and more time caring for his children and building a healthier, more secure future.
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