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17,762 worshiping groups 131,761 decisions 38,866 baptisms
Student ’ s Bright Future
Akim came to Christ in 2014 . Akim says , “ The Lord saved me from a world of drugs , depression , and all kinds of sin , and he delivered me to the kingdom of his beloved Son , Jesus Christ .” Akim is a second-year student at Maputo Biblical and Theological Seminary ( MBTS ). He is bright and inquisitive and hungry to learn more about God , Scripture , and theology . Akim serves as part of the leadership team at the Palavra Viva Church and helps with the preaching . The OMS Mozambique missionary team has seen significant growth in Akim as a leader , communicator , and disciple of Jesus . He has been instrumental in serving the church during the challenges of COVID-19 . “ We see a bright future for him and believe that MBTS will help him continue to grow as a servant leader .” — Mozambique team
Pastor Mande Silas thanks God for bringing Village Church Planting ( VCP ) Uganda coordinator Fidelité ( far left ) and her team to his district with the VCP training . He says , “ When the OMS VCP team came with their methodology , it worked , and we successfully planted churches for the first time !”

17,762 worshiping groups 131,761 decisions 38,866 baptisms

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