Teichert Prayer Letter for April

Karl and Jenny Teichert are serving the Lord as missionaries with OC Africa, in South Africa. They moved to Johannesburg in November, 1997 with their four children; Ann, Scott, Stephen and John. Karl serves as the Southern Africa Director of the Southern Africa Regional Team. Their vision is to see a healthy, Bible-based church established in every un-reached village and community in South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and beyond. Their strategy is to partner with key African church leaders to research, train, and mobilize the body of Christ to complete the Great Commission. They are striving to equip local leaders in Southern Africa to reach their nations for Christ and send missionaries into other countries as well.

April Prayer Letter, ...

Dear family and friends,

We are grateful to God for opening a door for the gospel in the country of Namibia. Karl and a close ministry partner, Pastor Gabriel Francis, were given the opportunity to facilitate a Daughtering New Churches course from February 9-12 to 45 leaders in Okahandja, Namibia. This is the first time our team has been invited to serve in this African country. Here is what some of the leaders had to say about the training:

“God is awaking a fresh revival of truth and church planting in Namibia.”

“This course is helping to lay a solid foundation upon the Rock of Jesus Christ.”

“The presence of God’s glory will be established through the planting of local churches.”

Most of the leaders came from the northern part of Namibia along the Angolan border where most of the population lives. This region is dominated by traditional African religion and nominal Christian beliefs. Pastor Gabriel and his family were sent as missionaries from Nigeria to serve in this region for about six years. About half of the participants were firstand second-generation leaders as a result of their ministry.

We were also thrilled that nearly all of the participants wanted to stay for the certified trainer course as well, to teach other leaders in their remote areas. Each leader developed goals and strategies to train and mentor other leaders to multiply disciple-making churches in unchurched villages. Gabriel and Karl were invited to return in June to follow up with the leaders and invite others from different parts of Namibia to receive the training. Please pray for these leaders to effectively train up others to boldly witness for Christ and start new disciple-making congregations in their areas.

Thank you for your partnership in the gospel with us! We are so grateful for your faithful prayers and support in the Lord’s mission

The Teicherts

OC Africa is an interdenominational ministry committed to developing, equipping, and mobilizing church leaders to multiply healthy, Bible-based churches in every community in Southern Africa and the world. OC is a faith-based mission who depends on the Lord to provide committed, financial supporters and partners. The contributions from these individuals help generate ministry opportunities around the world, impact missionaries and their global work, and provide a means for the International Mobilization Center to function. CLICK HERE to learn how YOU can be a part of mobilizing church leaders around the world by donating to OC.