Dear Friends of PIEI-ACCLD South Sudan,
A staggering 95% of pastors in South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, and the East African refugee camps lack even basic theological training. The civil war has devastated countless lives and obliterated educational institutions, driving millions to seek refuge in neighboring countries. Training and coaching pastors and church leaders in S. Sudan and refugee camps is essential and imperative.
Your prayers and financial support have been a beacon of hope for these pastors and church leaders. They underpin the vital work that PIEI ACCLD champions, fostering reconciliation in communities ravaged by conflict. Your support allows our pastors to learn, understand, internalize, and apply the word of God. PIEI-ACCLD acknowledges and appreciates your prayers and financial partners, enabling us to provide much-needed training and coaching programs.
From August 5th to September 6th, PIEI-ACCLD successfully concluded Pastors' Leadership Training Seminars (PLTS) and a Virtual Tour of Bible Training for refugee pastors and church leaders. Fifty-seven (57) church leaders in our PLTS and forty-eight (48) attended Virtual Tour of the Bible Training programs.
These church leaders represent seven diverse denominations and 37 churches across the camps. PIEI-ACCLD works with local church leaders to assess their spiritual and physical needs accurately.
Our collaborative assessment of their needs enables us to invite Church and community leaders to biblical peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation workshops. These workshops cultivate unity and fellowship among various churches, denominations, and ethnicities.
The Bible is more than a book; it is a life-changing gift bestowed upon pastors who are Faithful, Available, Teachable, and Stewards of their communities. The provisions of Bibles, bicycles, motorcycles, and food relief have made our mission among the poor and vulnerable communities unique and admirable. An African saying, “An empty stomach has no ears,” exemplifies the essence of the ministry.
Our holistic ministry approach enables pastors to replicate their biblical knowledge through training and coaching others. Your partnership allows PIEI-ACCLD to ensure that the future of the Church in South Sudan lies in the hands of well-equipped pastors. We want to highlight that our Pastors' Leadership Training Seminars (PLTS) in refugee camps would not have been achievable without the generous support from Cottonwood Church in Michigan.
PIEI-ACCLD deeply appreciates Cottonwood Church's steadfast commitment to equipping the Church. Our pastors and their communities are thankful for the opportunity to receive training and Bibles, which reflect God's love. As Paul states in his Epistle to Corinthians, an impactful work of the ministry requires someone to plant the seed, others to water it, and God to make it grow: “I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow” (1 Corinthians 3:6).
Furthermore, our third cohort of the "Virtual Tour of Bible Training" for refugee pastors and church leaders owes its success to Oak Point Church (OPC) and Pastor Fred Woodward. OPC’s dedication to the Great Commission in Africa has been truly transformative. We earnestly hope you continue to support PIEI-ACCLD in advancing the Great Commission in these critical areas. Your partnership has embodied collaboration in the work of faith.
**Prayer Requests**
Pray for PIEI-ACCLD's mission to transform S. Sudan and East African refugee camps biblically.
Pray for refugees from Sudan who escaped war and sought refuge in S. Sudan that they may find salvation, protection, and provision.
Pray for our pastors and church leaders to train and disciple their communities under God's guidance.
Pray for our Partnership Committee in the U.S. for good health, wisdom, and favor with God.
Pray for God to provide funds to purchase land in Juba, S. Sudan, that will serve as our headquarters and training center.
Please pray for my wife, Rachel, and for God to restore her health. Also, pray for wisdom, discernment, and courage to spearhead the vision and mission of PIEI-ACCLD.
We are profoundly grateful for your ongoing partnership with PIEI-ACCLD to train and disciple faithful followers of Christ. Your invaluable support has been a cornerstone of our mission, allowing us to create a tangible spiritual difference for the glory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we can establish a biblical foundation in a land fraught with turmoil. Your generous support is essential to sustain this crucial work, and its impact is immeasurable.
To support God's work in South Sudan and refugee camps, you can make an online donation by clicking the Donate button below. You can also write a check payable to Partners in Evangelism International and mail it to PIEI, 3441 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641—memo: South Sudan: ACCLD Ministry.
Thank you, and God bless,
Dominic Deng Ater Machar,
National Director, Partners In Evangelism International—African Center for Christian Leadership and Development (PIEI-ACCLD) South Sudan.