In an effort to follow the example of Christ and in obedience to Scripture we as an organization believe that our mission of making disciples is accomplished on a variety of levels. Evangelism, church planting, theological education, financial support and humanitarian aid work together to provide what we call a holistic approach to ministry.
A church planting movement has begun recently in an Oromo region of Ethiopia. Many missionaries supported through IOI are working in the area and have requested assistance in aiding the fledgling congregations. Recently John and Megan Lane answered the call to go to Ethiopia to help facilitate the many human needs projects that IOI is involved with. In addition to meeting human needs, many projects provide a springboard for teaching and preaching the Gospel.
Latrines, wells and four church buildings have been completed in the villages of Teji, Asegori, Kule and Senkele with local funding matched by IOI and other partner organizations. “The believers are getting stronger and their numbers are growing,” said Negash Gemeda, IOI National Coordinator.
Anthony Mathenia, who moved to Ethiopia to assist with theological education, has been trained in new well digging techniques. In some cases an entire village can have clean drinking water for less than $300US. As a theologian he sees the potential each project has to evangelize and disciple an entire village.
The primary purpose of all men is to bring glory to God, love Him and love our fellow man. Our means are basic—preaching, teaching and helping. We witnessing miracles of faith as the Word is preached and good deeds are done.
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