Category: West Africa
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Making Disciples in Eritrea
My name is Eyob Arefaine. Soon after accepting Jesus as my personal Savior, I began serving in the church. That was over 20 years ago. This year, I began my journey with Network 20. I find it deeply meaningful because disciple-making is what God has placed on my heart. My heart and vision for discipleship…
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A Problem
There is a problem. Very few young men are part of the church in West Africa. God has provided a solution! He has engaged men of the West Africa church to disciple the young men in their countries. In addition, God has provided the disciple-making men with determined, Holy Spirit-driven region leaders and country leaders. …
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Growing in Africa
Recently, the Network 20 West Africa Region Leader—Pastor Yepabo—traveled from his home country of Benin to encourage his county leader in Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast is just one of THIRTEEN countries in East Africa where there are Network 20 disciple-makers. Lord willing, early next month, Gary Wybenga, will travel to Benin to be with Pastor…
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Strengthening Young Disciple-Makers in Senegal
Since the beginning of my adult life, I have worked with young men. Often, I found an opportunity to talk with them about the love of Jesus. As a result, today it is a joy to intentionally disciple the young men of Senegal. Being part of the Network 20 movement is very enriching. I consider…
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My Calling to Disciple and Empower Young Men
I am genuinely, incredibly, excited about the opportunity to disciple young men because it represents a chance to make a meaningful impact on their lives. They are the future leaders of families, churches, and communities. Walking with them as they grow in faith and purpose is both humbling and energizing. Seeing lives transformed by Christ…
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Testimony from Benin
This young man, Barnabé, has been coming to my church for almost eight months. He recently joined the preparatory class for water baptism. This Thursday, I was working in one of the mission rooms when he came to see me. He said, and I quote, “Pastor, pray for me. I have been coming to church…
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Identify with the Word
God has given me the grace and ability to reach out to young men in their churches, clubs, and schools. In fact, through the Network 20 movement, I am able to approach church pastors, school leaders, and even community leaders to share about the importance of discipling young men. Network 20 has encouraged me as…
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The Movement Continues to Grow
First, this month the Network 20 movement celebrates the addition of disciple-makers in Laos (Southeast Asia) and Oman (Middle East). Continually we expand because we want young men everywhere to be fully committed and thriving disciples of Jesus. We praise God for the addition of more countries! Second, Network 20 has disciple-makers in 35 of…
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Need to be Known
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15 NIV) Jesus knows the Father. The Father knows Him. They are one. Even more notable, Jesus (God) knows us! He created…
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Jesus Wants Young Men to Thrive
The Africa Mission 2025 continues. Last week I was in the Ethiopia. Now I am in Zimbabwe. Tomorrow, I head to Nigeria. God greatly blessed the time in Ethiopia. We met with many influencers over meals. Mostly these were pastors who had responsibilities for multiple congregations. I was very impressed with the leadership of our…