October 17, 2025
The mighty hand of God is working wonders in South Sudan. There is no other way to explain what is happening there. God is using the Starfish Foundation, World English Institute, World Bible School, and Global Seedsowers to ignite a raging fire in East Africa.
To accomplish this historic mission work, God has used Chuck Dennis and Dennis Cady of Starfish Foundation, to organize and orchestrate this spiritual explosion.
On December 30, Chuck wrote, “A new year is upon us with a fantastic year of growth of the Lord’s church in South Sudan coming to a close with 5,261 baptisms and 129 new congregations in 2025!”
These amazing statistics do not include the 1,871 baptisms and 60 church-plants in 2024, or the flurry of soul-saving activity in 2023. We have marveled at the rapid spread of the gospel in South Sudan.
Chuck emphasizes that the real heroes in South Sudan are the ten South Sudanese men whose “dedication, faith, and abundant knowledge of God’s word” are rooted in the “WEI and World Bible School studies they completed.” Praise God for the harvest he has given to these ten men.
You probably won’t remember the names of these 21st Century heroes of faith, but here are their names for all the world to see and celebrate: 1. Aldo Achai Maduok, 2. William Athian Garang, 3. Peter Bol Awach Deng, 4. Stephen Malual Pioth, 5. Madit Lang Piol Madit, 6. Lang Akol Guot, 7. Justin Alue Jok Kuach Jajk, 8. John Kach Dut Ken Ngor, 9. Deng Angony, and 10. Jacob Marial Ador.
It is supremely important that they have taught and baptized more than 8,000 people and planted nearly 200 churches of Christ in South Sudan during the past three years, but the most important thing is that their names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20), as are the names of the 8,000+ names of people they have baptized into Christ.
ALL who have been privileged to participate in this historic restoration movement in South Sudan count it all joy to have been used by God, one way or another, to reap a great harvest of souls. The joy that fills our hearts now is a prelude to the joy all of God’s faithful children will experience in heaven. To God be honor, praise, and glory forever.
Enter Geng Garang Deng
In addition to the ten full-time evangelists who are supported by Starfish Foundation, God has sent another WEI graduate to help reap the harvest in South Sudan. We have featured the volunteer work of Geng Gerang Deng in the last two issues of the WEI Update. In this issue of the newsletter, we will continue featuring his voluntary evangelistic work in South Sudan.
October 17, 2025:
Geng writes,” I’m excited to inform you that [one of the Ten] and I have initiated a three-day seminar at the Rum-Aleu Church of Christ, a newly planted congregation in Aweil East. The event kicked off today, and it’s been a great success so far; our teaching has been well received by the community.
“We had a powerful second day at the Rum-Aleu Church of Christ, teaching under the tree with [one of the Ten]. The Word was shared, and the people responded beautifully. Eight new souls accepted Jesus as truth [today], plus the eight from yesterday, making it sixteen bodies added to the Kingdom.”
November 9, 2025
“I am delighted to share with you the details of a recent seminar that [one of the Ten] and I conducted at the newly planted congregation, the Mangar Manyoul Church of Christ.”
“During our time there, we were fortunate to witness a remarkable transformation in the community. One individual, who had previously been a prominent figure in demon worship–evoking fear among the villagers due to his supposed powers—experienced a profound repentance. This event was a testament to the transformative power of the gospel of Jesus Christ as we shared the Good News with the people. It was heartening to see their somber expressions turn to joy as they embraced the truth of the Gospel.”
“We are overjoyed to notify you that 23 individuals accepted Christ and chose to be baptized. This harvest of new souls is a poignant reminder of God’s grace at work, and we stand in awe of the miraculous growth of His kingdom.”
November 24, 2025
While Geng’s motorcycle was parked waiting for gasoline money to arrive, he decided to conduct a three-day seminar at a refugee Returnee Camp in the Southwest sector of Aweil town.
Geng writes, “I spent two hours on my way going to that area by foot, where many have endured unimaginable hardships due to the war in Sudan. These returnees have recently come back to our region. I had the opportunity to visit them, and I felt compelled to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with these resilient people.
“During the sessions, I also provided counseling to those deeply stressed and traumatized by the violence that scattered their families and destroyed their properties. It was a moving experience to see the hope rekindled in their eyes as they received the truth of God’s Word.
“The response was overwhelming. Many were excited to hear the good news of salvation in Christ. Over ten people expressed their desire to be baptized but couldn’t be due to the lack of water.”
After the second day of the seminar, Geng wrote, “I’ve been having a fruitful time sharing the Gospel with returnees at the camp today. I spent four hours each day, going back and forth [by foot], teaching and preaching to them. I’m thrilled to notify you that ten individuals decided to give their lives to Christ and were baptized! It wasn’t an easy task, as we had to walk into deep forest, footing for one hour and a half to find a suitable place for baptism, but it was worth it. The joy of seeing these new brothers and sisters in Christ is truly indescribable.”
December 7, 2025
Geng writes, “I’m thrilled to share with you the wonderful news of our recent journey to the South sector of Aweil. On Thursday, 12/4/2025, [two of the Ten] and I embarked on a long journey to spread the good news to the villagers. After spending six hours on the road, we arrived at the village of Thur-Yeth late in the evening hours. There we conducted a three-day seminar.
“To God be the glory, the preaching was powerful and effective, leading to 37 new souls surrendering their lives to Jesus Christ and entering into the Kingdom of God in Thur-Yeth Church of Christ.”
December 14, 2025
As one final example of how God is working through Geng, in conjunction with the Ten, to bring a huge number of people to Christ, we call your attention to the evangelistic three-day seminar that was conducted in a village in the Madhol Angok area south of Aweil.
In the seminar, they shared the teachings of Jesus and taught the people songs that glorify God in the Dinka dialect. By the time they left Madhol Angok, they had baptized 23 people into Christ.
Editor’s note: Geng feels called to be an evangelist, and he is an effective communicator of the gospel. He is working with the Ten evangelists to reap an amazing harvest of souls. He has done this without any regular financial support. According to Jesus and the apostle Paul, a worker in God’s kingdom is worthy of support (Luke 10:7; 1 Timothy 5:18).
One generous American family has provided Geng with a motorcycle, and Geng has used it extensively to travel with different members of the Ten—until he ran out of money for gasoline. Several American brothers and sisters have contributed enough gasoline money to last through February, but he has little or no money for food. He needs $300 a month: some for food, lodging, and personal needs, and the rest for motorcycle gasoline, oil changes, maintenance, and repairs.
It is WEI policy not to support evangelists out of WEI funds, but to help find support for them from mission-minded churches and individuals.
If there is a mission-minded individual who has been blessed by the Lord, or a church leader reading this newsletter whose congregation would like to invest $300 a month to fan the flames of the holy fire that is burning in South Sudan–the most exciting and productive mission work in the world–please call me at 503-621-2334 or contact me, Dick Ady, by email at weiady@aol.com.
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