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Six-Month Ministry Update (July- December 2025)

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On July 1st, I was entrusted with Field Director responsibility, a newly established role at Great Commission Ministry Ethiopia designed to strengthen missional effectiveness and sustainability. This role oversees strategies focused on Evangelism and Discipleship, including the Global Church Movement (GCM), Student-Led Movement (SLM), and Leader Strategies (LS). God has accomplished remarkable things through our collective efforts in the past six months under my leadership. Over 1.5 million people heard the gospel message, and over 64,000 people decided to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Our God is at work as it’s written, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 5:17 (NIV)


Global Church Movement (GCM)

  • 40,508 individuals trained in evangelism, discipleship, leadership, and vision casting
  • 1,452,091 people reached with the Gospel
  • 59,773 decisions for Christ
  • 572 churches and groups planted, with 8,869 new believers
  • 38,136 individuals engaged in weekly Bible study
  • 36,392 people mobilized in prayer

Student-Led Movement (SLM)

  • 6,203 students trained in leadership, discipleship, and evangelism
  • 122,565 people reached with the Gospel
  • 4,062 decisions for Christ
  • 42 new student fellowships established

Leader Strategies (LS)

  • 1,445 leaders trained across 11 cities
  • 604 leaders reached with the Gospel
  • 274 decisions for Christ
  • 51 professional Bible study groups established

Glory to be the Lord!

Fiscal Year Ministry Highlights

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Highlights of the Past 12 Months (July 2024 – June 2025)

With the dedicated efforts of GCM staff and associates under my leadership in the Great Commission Ministry Ethiopia, the following significant achievements were made:

  • Prayer: Over 78,541 individuals were mobilized and trained for various prayer initiatives, significantly contributing to the spiritual climate in many communities. Additionally, 8,976 intercessors engaged in 21 days of fasting and prayer from July 16 to August 6, in various locations, fostering a deep sense of unity and purpose among participants. This concerted effort not only strengthened individual faith but also fortified communal bonds as believers came together to seek divine intervention and guidance.
  • Training: A total of 459,651 people received training in crucial areas that are foundational for the growth of the church and community. These training sessions covered key topics such as evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, healthy marriage principles, children’s ministry, and strategies for church planting. Each training program was carefully designed to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge, empowering them to impact their local areas effectively.
  • Gospel Exposure and Discipleship: The gospel message reached an astounding 6,156,926 individuals, leading to an impressive 308,626 decisions to follow Christ. This significant number reflects the effectiveness of outreach efforts and the dedicated work of believers engaging with their neighbors and communities. Following these conversions, 164,094 new believers were actively engaged in follow-up programs, ensuring they receive the spiritual nourishment and support needed to grow in their faith.
  • Church Planting: A remarkable 2,100 new church plants and groups were established, which brought 41,491 new believers into the community. This strategic initiative focused on multi-faceted growth, allowing churches to flourish in areas previously lacking a strong Christian presence. Each new plant not only serves as a beacon of hope but also as a hub for community development, creating spaces where individuals can gather, learn, and contribute to the larger mission.
  • Bible Study Engagement: On average, 82,844 believers actively participated in weekly Bible studies held within 9,218 groups. These gatherings were not only opportunities for spiritual growth but also platforms for community connection and accountability. The consistent engagement in Bible study reflects a strong desire for deeper understanding and application of Scripture, fostering a culture of discipleship throughout the ministry.
  • Church Planting Mobilization Campaign: In the months of December and May, the entire month was dedicated to the intentional mobilization of the body of Christ in major cities and over 500 village training centers across the country. This comprehensive campaign resulted in the establishment of 1,350 new churches and the formation of 1,029 new Bible study groups. Beyond spiritual outreach, the campaign demonstrated a robust commitment to practical support. More than 5,295 vulnerable individuals received essential aid, including food, clothing, and medicine. As part of this initiative, all GCM staff and volunteers collectively studied the books of Acts in December and John in May, while also mobilizing churches for the outreach campaign, which has led to a deeper understanding of the church’s mission.
  • Women’s Conference: From July 3-6 in Hosanna, approximately 3,100 national women leaders were mobilized and trained, significantly fostering leadership development among women. This endeavor sought to empower women to take on leadership roles within their communities and churches, enhancing their capacity to contribute actively to spiritual and social transformation.
  • Children’s Ministry: The Vacation Bible Club (VBC) for children aged 4-18 took place from July 17 to August 12 in Addis Ababa, reaching over 1,530 children across seven different locations. Two local churches were equipped and empowered with the necessary skills and curriculum, enabling them to sustain this vital ministry. The program aimed not only to teach children about the gospel but also to instill values and skills that will guide them in their personal development and community involvement.
  •  Love Your City Campaign has been launched in four slum areas of Addis Ababa with the vision of “Young People to Their Dreams!” This program seeks to empower young people by creating opportunities and providing holistic support. It encourages them to pursue their God-given aspirations while fostering personal growth, community connection, and a deeper relationship with God

A Historic Month of Harvest – May Church Planting Mobilization Update

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Dear co-workers in the kingdon, warm greetings in the name above all names, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, who called us to serve Him in this generation. 

With hearts overflowing with joy and gratitude, I write to share the incredible work the Lord has accomplished through the May Church Planting Mobilization Outreach Campaign under the leadership I’m entrusted. Truly, the month of May has been one of unprecedented spiritual breakthrough, marked by both visible transformation and deep opposition.

Our national goal was to mobilize 100,000 believers, reach 1.5 million people with the Gospel, and plant 500 churches and faith communities. But God, in His power and grace, has done far more than we imagined.The campaign launched with two powerful days of fasting and united prayer from May 8–9. More than 100 GCM staff and volunteers gathered online to cry out with one heart for revival. What followed was a four-week movement of the Holy Spirit, sweeping through villages, towns, and urban centers alike.

The mobilization involved every form of Gospel expression. The staff and volunteers were served in ways that were both spiritual and practical: Trainings, Sunday preachings, Personal evangelism and street outreach, Ministry to prisoners, refugees, and the poor, Showing the Jesus Film and distributing MegaVoice audio Bibles, House-to-house visits and Sunday Gospel preaching, Rebuilding broken homes and cleaning cities, Providing food, clothes, medical care, and sanitary support, Youth soccer events used as bridges to share the Gospel, Mass mobilization through prayer walks, discipleship groups, and Bible study and so on. 

But the Darkness Fought Back. As the Gospel advanced, so did spiritual resistance. Protests were stirred up in multiple locations. Many volunteers were arrested; some were injured, disgraced, and even hospitalized. In a heartbreaking moment, one of our church planters was killed by a rebel groupHere is a summary of what God has accomplished through this campaign:


“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”  John 1:5

Let us rejoice together!

PRAISE & PRAYER REQUESTS
Let us give thanks together for:

  • Hundreds of Thousands of lives transformed by the power of the Gospel across the nation
  • Churches planted, bible study established, and evangelism team organized. 
  • Unity and passion among believers, churches, and outreach teams working together in one Spirit
  • Miraculous healings and divine favour opening doors in places previously closed to the Gospel

Please Pray

  • Deep discipleship and lasting spiritual growth for the tens of thousands of new believers
  • The newly planted churches and Bible study groups growth and sustainability.  
  • I’m praying and trusting God to provide a reliable vehicle. Please join us with your prayer and support

FY 2024 Ministry Highlights

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Dear friends in the Kingdom field.

I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are doing well and thriving in all aspects of your lives. It brings me great joy to take this opportunity to share with you some truly remarkable life-changing results from our Fiscal Year report. These highlights are a testament to the incredible work that God is accomplishing through us. Let us take this moment to celebrate His unwavering faithfulness and the transformative results we are seeing together as God’s community. Thank you once again for being an essential part of this journey.

God is moving with us amazingly as usual. 

In the last twelve months from July 2023 – June 2024 through our staff and volunteers working under my leadership efforts we could achieve the following results: 

  • Prayer and fasting: Over 111,188 people were mobilized and trained for prayer.
  • Training: Over 277,510 people were trained for evangelism, discipleship, leadership, healthy marriage, children, and church planting.
  • Gospel Exposure: Over 3,132,826 people heard the gospel message, resulting in 113,446 decisions to follow Christ, and, 59,661 new believers were engaged in follow-up.
  • Planted churches and groups: 860 churches and groups were planted, with members of 20,765 new believers.
  • Bible Study: On average, 17,260 believers engaged in weekly bible study within 1,571 groups.
  • Ignite Women Conference: About 2200 women national leaders were mobilized and trained from July 3-7 in Jimma.
  • 21 Days of fasting and prayer: 7108 intercessors mobilized, fasted, and prayed from July 16–August 6th, in various locations.
  • Reaching Oral People: All GCM staff trained the  Oral tools ToT on how to use it for evangelism, discipleship, and church planting which developed 20 stories in Dasanach language in collaboration with StoryRunners.
  • Children Summer Camp: We organized a summer camp for children from July 17 – August 12, 2023, in Addis Ababa City at six different locations. About 338 children actively attended, engaging in various activities.
  • Youth Ministry: Youth survey completed: about 700 youth and leaders were engaged in the survey, problems were identified, and the way forward was organized. About 566 leaders, and 1,712 youth trained.
  • Addis Ababa Prayer Mobilization: A mobilization and training of 1300 prayer warriors training was given in Addis Ababa and about 850 prayer warriors attended our prayer conference in June.
  • Church Planting Mobilization: During the month of May over 2380 churches were mobilized with 181,089 believers  while 754,291 people were reached, 232 churches were planted, and over 500 needy people received clothes, feeding
  • 57 Action Groups (Evangelism Team) are organized with members of over 3000 active gospel proclaimers.  
  • The Samaritan Women Outreach Campaign: – After months of preparation, the outreach campaign was completed, resulting in 9768 people being exposed to the gospel, 322 decisions to follow Christ, and 445 people received medical treatment, including minor surgery both in  Bonga and Kolfe sub-city.
  • Staff Achievement Annual Celebration: We evaluated each staff contribution and celebrated together with all GCM staff, alongside National strategy leaders

Church Planting Month Update

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Dear friends in the Kingdom field,  Warm greetings to you. 

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy ” Psalm 126:3

The month of May, known as the “Go month,” is when the body of Christ has been taking the initiative to share the message of the gospel. Since 2016, Great Commission Ministry Ethiopia has been mobilizing churches in specific cities each year. However, this year,  the GCM strategy intentionally focused on church planting sites from May 1-30 in the Ethiopian calendar. Our efforts have been blessed by God, resulting in great success. Around 2380 churches participated, engaging approximately 181,089 believers. We achieved 754,291 gospel exposures and 232 new churches and communities were planted within one month. I want to express my sincere gratitude for the amazing response and dedication shown by our staff, volunteers, and churches during this focused period of church planting mobilization. Here are some key highlights both in statistical and pictures

Some Pictures from the Field