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November 6, 2019November 6, 2019

We Go Farther Together

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together” — Zambian proverb

For over 80 years the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod has supported mission work on the African continent, bringing both spiritual and material relief to weary and burdened. Over that time, nearly one hundred called workers and their families have given up the comforts of life in the United States to offer their time and skills in service of God’s kingdom. There have been missionaries who spent only a few years in Africa, and there are those veterans who have spent the majority of their lives here yet the Lord has used each and every of them to accomplish his own goals, in his own time.

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Foundational Fragments

The missionaries of One Africa Team do not preach, teach or baptize in local congregations today – in fact, they haven’t done that kind of direct ministry for years. Instead, we are focusing all of our efforts on building up local church leaders and pastors, following the philosophy that “strong pastors lead to healthy congregations.”

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Try, Try Again

Cameroon has had its ups and downs the past few years – which always give more opportunity for the gospel message to take priority. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Our partners in Cameroon have the message of hope in Jesus and they’re taking every opportunity to share it.