May 12, 2026
The following report was written by Geng Garang Deng while working with evangelists associated with Starfish Foundation.
“I am thrilled to announce that 26 precious souls have surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, culminating in their baptism after a transformative two-day seminar.
Attendance: 57 adults, 72 children, a total of 129.”
“This milestone is a testament to the unswerving dedication of our team and the boundless grace of God. We pray for the continued growth and spiritual maturity of these new brothers and sisters, that they will become steadfast disciples of Christ.”
Geng Shifts Motorcycle Gears
Geng is a WEI graduate, taught first by Virginia McPeak of Roseville, California, then by the late Bob Patterson of Beaverton, Oregon who encouraged him to become a preacher. Geng moved to Aweil to study under Lang Akol who baptized him and mentored him as a preacher. For two years Geng traveled and preached with the ten Evangelists who are supported by Starfish Foundation. Now he is ready to return home and expand his ministry by planting churches in villages around his hometown.
Early this year, Geng Gerang began communicating with Tyrone Mynhier, an American missionary from Conroe, Texas who is teaching Sudanese refugees in Cambella, Ethiopia. Tyrone founded Southern Sudan Mission in 2008, and his vision has always been to help Sudanese Christians evangelize their own communities. Tyrone responded positively to Geng’s plans and offered to help support him but didn’t specify how much. The support turned out to be inadequate for survival, so more will need to be raised.
Geng’s Report on His New Work
Geng writes, “Through Sudan Southern Mission, we have been blessed to plant and establish five congregations in the last three months
- Reang Amaal Church of Christ
- Pan-Lach Church of Christ
- Majook Mou Church of Christ
- Mayen Makuei Church of Christ
- Mayen Keuer Church of Christ”
“By God’s grace, a total of 114 souls were baptized into Christ during this period. We give all the glory and honor to God for these wonderful blessings.”
Example: Pan-Lach Church of Christ
Geng writes, “I am delighted to share with you the triumphant report of our three-day seminar at Pan-Lach, a newly established congregation that has become a beacon of hope in this village. Along side Mawien Anyuon [Geng’s new companion] I was privileged to share the Gospel with our brothers and sisters, witnessing firsthand the transformative power of Christ as 35 souls surrendered to his lordship.”
“This fledgling community of 35 courageous Christians is now poised to radiate God’s love to the surrounding areas. We are overjoyed by their zeal and commitment to forsake worldly ways, embracing instead the path of righteousness.
We lift up these new believers, particularly the 35 who have taken their first steps in faith.
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” – Romans 10:14
An Invitation: We invite you to, please, consider including WEI in your 2026 church budget and join us in a concerted effort to lead the whole world to Christ
