ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Located on the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is a diverse and rugged country of mountain ranges and forests, incredible wildlife and ancient ruins. Right in the middle sits the capital, Addis Ababa. Poverty, both economic and spiritual, afflicts many communities in this sprawling city, and though Orthodox Christianity has deep roots in Ethiopia, evangelical churches are few and far between and false teachings of a prosperity gospel are common.
Here in Addis, a dynamic team of MTW missionaries and Ethiopian partners is working to plant churches and serve the poor and vulnerable. Ethiopia ACT, which is staffed in part by MTW missionaries and national partners, addresses healthcare, nutrition, housing, education, and family care in a holistic effort to reduce the impact of poverty and see communities transformed by the power of the gospel. Church planting is foundational to the team’s ministry and vision, and in the slum of Suki, the team has planted a church that is reaching many with the hope of Christ. The team works hard to live out the gospel in both word and deed, preaching to and serving the poor as the hands and feet of their Savior.
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De Bruin, Molly
Molly will be joining the MTW team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and will be serving in mercy ministries, partnering with local ministry agencies in areas such as mercy, outreach, and youth and kid’s ministry.
Molly will be joining the MTW team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and will be serving in mercy ministries, partnering with...
Love, Tim & Laura
Tim and Laura work with Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons to share the gospel with patients who are desperate for hope and to train the next generation of healthcare providers in Ethiopia.
Tim and Laura work with Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons to share the gospel with patients who are desperate...
Polk, Jason & Liz
Jason and Liz Polk serve with Ethiopia ACT, a team who is committed to bringing gospel reconciliation in all areas of life to people living in urban poverty. They serve the physical, spiritual and social needs of those living with HIV/AIDS, while also engaging in public health interventions.
Jason and Liz Polk serve with Ethiopia ACT, a team who is committed to bringing gospel reconciliation in all areas of...
Warren, Andy & Bev
Andy and Bev Warren serve with MTW in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They actively work to plant churches, minister to the poor and needy of the city, and care for children.
Andy and Bev Warren serve with MTW in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They actively work to plant churches, minister to the...
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SEE MOREGive thanks for lives transformed among the urban poor in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and pray for ongoing spiritual growth.
Pray for those in the urban slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, who are struggling economically due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Pray for ongoing ministry in the Suki community during COVID-19. Many day workers cannot work, and the church is having to find creative ways to minister.
Pray for the church-planting team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, (comprised of five Ethiopian nationals and an MTW missionary) as they work together to wholistically share Christ and serve the local community.
Pray for the team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as national partners and MTW missionaries work hand in hand for a greater overall impact.
Pray for a new initiative in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to hand deliver soap and provide education on disease prevention to 600 families in poverty-stricken communities.
Pray for the Suki church plant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and for God to open doors to plant another church in a nearby community.
Pray for the people being served through Ethiopia ACT, MTW's ministry serving the most marginalized in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Pray for the Church in Africa to deepen and for African believers to live holy lives in accordance with God's Word.
Give thanks and pray for the Suki church plant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Pray for our ministries in Africa, where many have come to expect broken systems and corruption. Pray that God would intervene and change hearts that would change communities.
Please pray for the new church plant in the urban slum community of Suki, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Pray for the group of believers, that their fellowship in the gospel will continue to grow.
Pray for the new church plant in Suki, a settlement where people struggle with deep poverty. A year after the church started meeting, dozens have become believers.
Pray for the impoverished community of Suki in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Our teams are serving people in this community to meet physical and spiritual needs.
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A partnership of MTW missionaries and Ethiopian partners holistically serves Addis Ababa through church planting and mercy ministries.
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