Fruit Abounds as Entrepreneurship Ministry Hits 3 Years

They’re helping believers grow successful businesses.

• A chicken feed business launched 21 sales points and recently enjoyed their highest month of profits ever. The government threatened the company’s employees with a multi-million dollar lawsuit and jail time, but in a turn of events, the country’s prime minister recently praised their efforts in economic development.
• They are preparing to launch a business development and training center.
• Daniel,* a youth pastor, started a chicken business that not only supports his family, but is also profitable and growing.
• Two church elders were trained in software development that helped them stay in the country. Thomas* might be the first local-born elder that the south has seen in eight years! 
• Kendrick* hosted a Taekwondo tournament with 250 students, and is on-track to pay off the loan he took out for the equipment. 
• Devon* started a chicken house that has been the primary income for his family of seven, including his severely disabled son.
• Zach’s* car loan enabled him to buy a car and provide for his family by working as a taxi driver.
• A coffee-roasting business was launched to help bolster a coffee shop that provides for two church leaders and 15 employees.
• Maya’s* guest house employs the only believer in the village, which helped 300 people get glasses to improve their vision.
• Miriam’s* new equipment helped grow her croissant business from two employees to six.
• Edgar* bought camera equipment, enabling him to work as a video-maker.
• Anna’s* doughnut business received help after a divorce, allowing her to provide for her and her three kids.
• A textile business they formerly helped has opened a facility in a prominent city, granting access to an extremely unreached area.

Their church plant is growing in size and maturity.

• 3 new elders have been raised up in their church
• 40–70 people now attend their church gatherings (compared to the 15–30 three years ago)
• 20 new people started teaching God’s Word in small groups
• 3 people came back to church after being disconnected for a long time
• Many have tightly held on to Jesus despite enduring persecution 
• Over 15 nationalities are now represented in their church gatherings
• 3 weddings have now been celebrated in their church
• They are discussing planting another new church in the next 3 years
• 2 new couples of have joined their team, which is now made up of 8 global workers and their 6 kids

People are meeting Jesus in a closed, Muslim country.

• Over 294 people got to hear the good news
• 16 people professed Christ
• 12 were baptized