Gideon 300 Donors

I am from Taraba state in North-East Nigeria. The fourth child in a family of five, I was brought up by my grandparents as a Christian and we are members of the Lutheran Church of Christ Nigeria (LCCN) Sabon Pegi, Adamawa State. Born and brought up in a Christian family background in Adamawa State, I participated actively in Sunday school at the Lutheran Church of Christ Nigeria Sabon Pegi, Numan, and later came to Lagos state where I gave my life to Christ genuinely.

Prior to coming to WATS, I was just a young man with the ambition of becoming a politician.  Though I had been sensing the call of God in my life, I gave it not much thought, until one day while in church teaching children, a man walked in and told me to follow God and that He will help me. Ever since the encounter, I became convinced of the call of God upon my life.

Thus, I came to WATS to get trained and prepare myself for the ministry ahead of me, convinced that going into the ministry without training would not be good enough for me. I have participated in Mission week convention and Chapel services, spiritual renewal week as well as devotional services both morning and evening which actually has helped my spiritual life to experience acceleration.

I come from poor family background and could hardly pay the fees. Those who had promised to help could no longer come up with needed assistance. Without a sponsor, my ambition of becoming a missionary hung in the balance until I applied for a WATS scholarship. This turned out to be a lifesaver as it has helped me to remain in school and assiduously work towards my dream of becoming a missionary and a teacher of the gospel.

Through a WATS scholarship provided by a Partner; I  shall be able to achieve my vision of becoming a trained missionary, bringing others into the Light.

The sponsorship effect

The Challenge

Churches in Africa are at risk of continuous poor leadership and false teachings as well as beliefs. The risk increases as a high number of people get into ministry without adequate training. The major causes include lack of financial aid and Inadequate access to training resources.

A Better future

Church leaders who get adequate training are setting themselves up to succeed and  also go back to correct the wrong doctrines in their churches in Africa and beyond. These leaders also help transform their communities, countries and the next generation.

Sponsor a leader in training to fulfill his dream- The story of Albert Emmanuel