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We are blessed to support four missionary church planters in different outlying regions of Ethiopia. Each of these is working among largely-unreached people groups, or among groups very hostile to the gospel.  The true gospel that we might take for granted is not readily-available in these places. And in some cases, it has little chance to gain a hearing.

In addition to these works, MCC also has a connection with a godly and seasoned church leader in Ethiopia. Pastor Dr. Tesfaye came to Christ as a child through Finnish missionaries. His father was a spiritist and medicine man, and his mother was just one of his father’s wives.

Today, Pastor Tesfaye trains and mentors many other younger leaders. He often travels to outlying regions, and is one of the mentors to our four church planters.

Last December, we were blessed to support a Training Conference led by Pastor Tesfaye in Hawassa. This area has evangelical churches, but the leaders are still in need of discipleship and teaching. ”Planting Effective Disciple-Making Churches That Are Sustainable, Resilient, Missional, and Multiplying” was the title of the event that brought together nearly 100 young pastors from diverse denominations for three days.

Its aim was to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation needed to lead effective disciple-making churches. In Ethiopia, many who come to Christ find little Bible training. Their discipleship is rich in prayer and fellowship; but since the leaders lack training, they have few tools to deeply ground believers in the Word. These pastors were trained to navigate and counteract the pressing challenges of rising consumerism, the spread of prosperity gospel teachings, the constant threat of tribalism, and the unstable socio-political climate in the country.

Please pray for Pastor Tesfaye, our four missionary church-planters (Epheson, Alebachew, Tesfaye and Henoke) and the attendees at this training. May the Lord continue to grant them courage, hope and every kind of provision for His purposes.