After struggling for many years to find a model which works in rural areas, we have been blown away by the success of discussion-based Bible storying groups which appeal to oral learners (these groups memorize and discuss stories from the Bible, chronologically from Genesis to Jesus). The picture below is what we saw when we visited one group in Palabec Ogili:
However, though numbers are important, we have been even more excited to see these groups growing in faith and engaging directly with the Bible. Church leaders have reported a greater commitment to church activities, and a deepening understanding of the Bible. We've heard of marriages being saved, children changing their behaviour, and even of whole families that have come to faith. Please pray for us as we continue to follow-up these groups, as the distances are far and many of the groups are difficult to reach during the rainy season.