I have read books that address the motivation of the mission of the church, whether local or international. The list includes but is not limited to the need to reach out to the lost, lack of enough labor to harvest, perceiving the gift of evangelism, love for the lost, and so on. Though all the above-mentioned motivations can be good and biblical drives with the right att...

We just kicked off our second semester in the middle of July and have lost a few students for various reasons. One in particular is Cleopas from Zimbabwe, who is dealing with some illness that has prevented him from attending class. It was encouraging to see most of the first-year students return to campus. This is the largest number of first year students that has remaine...

Christ Seminary has trained several pastors across the continent of Africa. Many of these pastors begin the training with a charismatic background. There are those who wonder why we accept men with charismatic or Pentecostal theology. The answer is found in the transformation witnessed during the training. These men are introduced to Christ Seminary's statement of faith d...

I recently read a biography of J. C. Ryle whose preaching and writing ministry impacted many Christians in the 19th century. His book, Holiness stands as one of the notable works that continues to affect lives in church today. This biography explains his life from childhood to the time of his ministry endeavors. His unwavering heart for Christ and His Church is demonstr...

After describing the greatness of God, Isaiah concludes chapter 40 with words of exhortation for those who wait on the Lord. He explains that waiting on the Lord is the source of strength for believers. The point made here is that God, who made all things and controls all things, will nourish and renew those who trust in Him. Before moving to the mission field, we waited...

Amanda and I have been blessed by your ministry partnership. Our work in Polokwane, South Africa continues to thrive even during this pandemic. We came back early this year with the hope of returning in May, but the Lord proved to have other plans for us. It pleased the Lord to teach us how to wait once again. In Polokwane we work with Christ Seminary, an institution that...

The pursuit of holiness is an irresistible call for all followers of Christ. God calls Israelites to live a holy life, "You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy," (Leviticus 19:2). One thing to note about this call is that it is directed towards his chosen people. Those who belong to him are expected to live a life that reflects his holiness. It is no wonder P...

(Omaha Bible Church provides significant financial and spiritual support as a partner with Kwacha Simwaka and the ministry the Lord has for him in southern Africa) Why did I come to South Africa? If you watch the news coming out of this country, it's a question that might come to mind when you consider that my family and I are now here. The answer to that question is si...

During our preparation for the mission field, we had an opportunity to visit several churches including Omaha Bible Church. Our goal was to build a network of ministry partners that can work alongside us as we serve in Africa. This proved to be an invaluable time for us because of the lessons attained as we developed relationships with these churches. One observation th...

Dear Church Family, Over the last couple of years, we have been preparing ourselves for a move to Malawi. Everything seemed to be lining up with our plans. Our things were loaded in a container ready to be shipped and a house was already arranged for us to rent. The only things left were acquiring visas and getting plane tickets. Right when we thought our plans were movi...

Evangelism ought to be an active practice of every true Christian. However, it is one of the most neglected disciplines in many believers' lives. There are many excuses behind this neglect, but no matter how convincing our excuses may appear to us, the mandate to evangelize is unmistakably charged in the Bible. The nature of the command to evangelize does not provide belie...