Beyond the Numbers: A Kingdom Story Unfolding
More than three years ago, Mission Awareness Outreach began as a burden—a burning desire to strengthen missionaries, educate their children, and transform communities through intentional outreach and intercession. What started as humble steps in obedience to the Great Commission has grown into a Kingdom movement walking in the dust of God’s call, stretching across borders, […]
The Quiet Neglect of the Ministry of the Blacksmith
The Forgotten Forge Now there was no blacksmith to be found throughout all the land of Israel, for the Philistines said, ‘Lest the Hebrews make swords or spears.’” — 1 Samuel 13:19 NKJV The Forgotten Forge A blacksmith is one who makes weapons, tools, and instruments of precision by fire, pressure, and patience. In spiritual terms, […]
The Deception of Ministry Metrics
When Reports Matter More Than Souls Ministry today has evolved into an era of performance-based validation. We measure success not by lives transformed but by numbers recorded. Reports have become the currency of influence, and exaggerated metrics have replaced genuine impact. But at what cost? Are we truly serving God’s people, or crafting narratives […]
Stepping into July: The Perfect Half
Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness & Advancing the Great Commission Congratulations and welcome to the second half of 2025! July—the seventh month—is upon us. Seven, as we know, symbolizes perfection. May the Lord perfect all that concerns you and your household, in Jesus’ name. Amen. As we look back, Psalm 124 speaks profoundly to our hearts: […]
When Ministry Becomes a Burden: Hope for the Discouraged Pastor and Missionary
There’s a side of ministry we don’t always talk about—far from the pulpit, away from the applause, and hidden behind the smile of “I’m fine.” It’s the moment a pastor wakes up on Monday morning, not to prepare a sermon, but to wonder how the rent will be paid. It’s when a missionary lays down to sleep—not […]
Ahava Retreat 2025: A Refreshing Oasis for Missionaries
Glory to God! Ahava Retreat was a tremendous success. Missionaries experienced rest, rejuvenation, empowerment, nourishment, and renewed strength to persist in the Gospel of Christ. We were blessed to host missionaries from the South-South, South-West, South-East, and Northern zones of Nigeria, as well as from Niger Republic, Cameroon, and Benin Republic. Altogether, over 50 people […]
Ahava Retreat 2025 – Persisting in the Gospel of Christ.
Introducing Ahava Retreat 2025: An All-Expense-Paid Getaway for Missionaries, Cross-Cultural Workers, and Pastors The Lord, His Harvest & The Labourers In response to God’s burden, we initiated Ahava Retreat to provide a rejuvenating experience for missionaries, cross-cultural workers, and pastors serving in challenging terrains and locations worldwide. Our maiden edition in 2023 brought together over […]