Ethiopia
Gospel Campaigns in Hawassa and Dilla
From 3 – 6 October, CfaN will kick off the Ethiopia campaigns with simultaneous Gospel Campaigns in the cities of Hawassa and Dilla. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda will share the preaching of the Gospel with Bootcamp graduates stationed in each city.
Day 4 – Ethiopia
Hawassa and Dilla on the final evening.
Day 4 – Hawassa
Recap from Hawassa, Ethiopia
Day 4 – Dilla
The people of Dilla, Ethiopia, uniting in joyful singing and dancing
Day 4 – Dilla
What a powerful conclusion to our first week of campaigns in Ethiopia! Tonight, Daniel Kolenda wrapped up the week in Dilla, where the weather forecast threatened solid rain all afternoon and evening.
We prayed, and in what can only be described as a miracle, the rain clouds cleared, and we arrived to find the field packed to capacity – even the stands and hills on the outskirts were full!
Day 4 – Dilla
“I had planned to preach, but when I saw this breakthrough crowd, I asked Evangelist Randy Roberts to deliver the message.
Randy had been preaching the first two nights when only a few hundred people attended. He plowed through the difficult ground, and now, as we saw the harvest, I wanted him to taste the fruit of that labor.” – Evangelis Daniel Kolenda
Day 3 – Dilla
After Randy preached the gospel and prayed with tens of thousands to surrender to Christ, Evangelist Dario Guistino prayed for the sick.
Day 4 – Dilla
Nomi, who had been partially deaf since birth, suddenly could hear! As we tested her hearing, she was so overwhelmed by the touch of the Holy Spirit that she fell to the ground, speechless.
Day 4 – Dilla
A man battling back cancer for seven years declared that the tumor had vanished entirely, leaving only loose skin where it once had been.
Day 4 – Dilla
Another young woman, also partially deaf, stood on stage and repeated words from a distance, marveling at her own healing. The testimonies continued to pour in like the rain, each one more powerful than the last.
Day 4 – Hawassa
The final night of the Gospel Campaign felt less like an end and more like the beginning of a city-wide revival. As Evangelist Gary Smith took the platform, even the streets were flooded with people.
Cars could barely make their way down the road, through the throngs of worshippers. During the invitation to receive Christ, hands rose like a field of wheat ready for harvest.
Day 4 – Hawassa
In a beautiful moment, a Muslim woman brought her son, Bobo, who had never spoken a word, to the platform.
Tonight, in front of thousands, Bobo said his first words: “1, 2, 3” and “Jesus.” The crowd erupted in praise as his mother fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face, declaring that it was Jesus who healed her son. And that was just the beginning – many other wonderful testimonies followed.
Day 3 – Dilla
Leaving Hawassa, Daniel Kolenda traveled by car, about 90 kilometers, to Dilla, where Randy Roberts has carried the campaign the last two days.
Dilla, one of Ethiopia’s rainiest cities, has been a challenge – constant downpours have turned the campaign field into a muddy quagmire. The locals, who go out of their way to avoid the rain, have kept their distance. Attendance has been thin so far. But we’ve been praying, (and you have been praying for us) and tonight, we saw a BREAKTHROUGH!
Day 3 – Dilla
The clouds parted over the town, and despite the mud, people came – oh, how they came – hungry and expectant.
The crowd was TEN TIMES larger than last night, and the atmosphere was electric. I took the microphone and preached the Gospel with all my heart. The response was overwhelming – thousands made the decision to follow Christ!
Day 3 – Dilla
After the prayer of salvation, I spoke on Spirit Baptism and led a moment of worship. In the stillness that followed, the Holy Spirit moved powerfully through the crowd.
People trembled, some fell to the ground under God’s power, others spoke in new tongues, and many were delivered from demons. It felt as if the Lord Himself was walking among us.
Day 3 – Dilla
Next, I handed the microphone to Dario Guistino––another graduate of the CfaN Evangelism Bootcamp––to pray for the sick.
With faith and authority, he declared healing in Jesus’ name. The crowd echoed each prayer with a resounding “AMEN!” Miracles followed fast—our team could hardly keep up.
Day 3 – Dilla
Bereket, born deaf in her left ear, stood on stage in tears as she heard out of that ear for the first time.
Day 3 – Dilla
Ephraem, who had suffered three years of pain and limited movement in his left arm was healed. He dropped to the ground and did push-ups on stage, grinning the whole time.
Day 3 – Hawassa
God moved powerfully in Hawassa on Night Three. Despite facing his own trials – including kidney stones that would’ve flattened most men – Evangelist Mark Morozov pressed on. He preached the gospel with boldness and thousands surrendered to Jesus.
Day 3 – Hawassa
After Mark’s message, Evangelist Gary Smith prayed for the people to receive the Holy Spirit, and a powerful outpouring followed.
When it came time to pray for healing, Mark, who had been struggling with his own ailment, prayed in faith anyway! As I taught so many times in Bootcamp, God uses us despite our own challenges – not because we are a picture of health. Mark saw that demonstrated tonight.
Day 3 – Hawassa
A young boy who had been unable to smell for five years suddenly regained his sense of smell.
Day 3 – Hawassa
Another man, injured in a motorbike accident, was healed of neck pain that had plagued him for 7 years.
Day 2 – Hawassa
As the second night in Ethiopia comes to a close, we stand amazed by all God is doing. Tonight, the Gospel was proclaimed, miracles took place, and Jesus was glorified.
Daniel Kolenda preached again in Hawassa, where the crowd doubled from yesterday. The energy was electric, far beyond what local leaders expected.
After leading thousands to Christ, we witnessed the ever-unforgettable scene – barrels filled with occultic items set ablaze as people cast off chains of bondage and fear. The fire burned, but what it symbolized was even brighter – freedom in Christ. Afterwards, Evangelist Mark Morozov led a powerful prayer for healing, and the crowd rejoiced as bodies were restored.
Day 2 – Hawassa
Betel, who struggled with asthma for 17 years, is now breathing freely for the first time.
Day 2 – Hawassa
Ester suffered with breast pain for two years. Now she is pain-free.
Day 2 – Dilla
In Dilla, Evangelist Randy Roberts faced an unexpected challenge – rain. It came down in sheets, soaking the campaign grounds.
But the hunger in the crowd was stronger than the storm. Even standing in mud, they refused to leave. After preaching, Randy prayed for the sick.
Day 2 – Dilla
Bortukan, who had suffered severe back pain for over 20 years, was instantly healed after prayer. She tested her healing by doing squats with a smile!
Day 2 – Dilla
Tariku, who had pain on the left side of his body for three months, saw that pain completely vanish.
Day 2 – Dilla
Turrufat, whose eyesight had been failing for 18 years, can now see clearly and confirmed her healing by counting fingers at a distance.
Day 2 – Dilla
Serfekasa, who battled kidney problems for eight years, tested her healing on stage by doing squats pain-free.
Day 1 – Hawassa
The first night of our campaigns in Ethiopia has just ended, marking another step in our historic initiative.
As we near our 50th anniversary, we’re pressing into God’s promises and witnessing something extraordinary. So far, we’ve completed 33 of the 50 planned campaigns, with 17 left – 9 of which will take place in Ethiopia in the coming weeks.
Day 1 – Hawassa
This week, campaigns are in full swing in Hawassa and Dilla. Daniel Kolenda started tonight in Hawassa, where he’ll preach again tomorrow before heading to Dilla for the weekend.
Evangelists Gary Smith and Mark Morozov will continue ministering in Hawassa, while Randy Roberts leads in Dilla until Daniel arrives.
It’s been 12 years since Evangelist Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda were last in Ethiopia. Since then, the country has faced political unrest, conflict, and economic hardship. The 2020 war displaced millions, sparking a humanitarian crisis. A peace agreement was reached in November 2022, but the nation is still healing. We believe the Gospel is the answer, and we are preaching it boldly.
The response in both cities has been overwhelming – joy and freedom are palpable! It’s a preacher’s paradise!
Day 1 – Hawassa
After Daniel Kolenda preached the Gospel, Gary Smith prayed for the sick in Hawassa.
Day 1 – Hawassa
Deme, a soldier with a gunshot injury who couldn’t bend his knees for 7 years, was healed! He left walking and jumping, pain-free.
Day 1 – Hawassa
Sambre, who suffered severe neck pain from a car accident a year ago, was healed and can now move freely.
Day 1 – Dilla
In Dilla, Randy Roberts preached the Gospel and prayed for the sick.
Day 1 – Dilla
Delube, who had leg pain from a motorcycle accident four years ago, was also healed – squatting without pain.
Day 1 – Dilla
Yanathan, who had nerve pain in his leg and vision issues for the past year, received a double miracle! His leg pain disappeared, and his vision was restored – he can now read the Bible without trouble!
Day 1 – Hawassa
Daniel Kolenda arrived in Ethiopia and received a warm welcome.
Setup in Hawassa
Our CfaN Tech team has arrived and is preparing everything together with the local volunteers.
Dilla
Setup in Dilla despite the rainy conditions
Preperation – Hawassa, Ethiopia
Usher Training underway
Usher training began this past week in every zone across all campaign cities. Thousands of ushers are being trained by the CfaN team on the ground, learning essential skills for crowd control and how to assist visitors during the campaign. The training focuses on ensuring the safety and smooth flow of the event, preparing the ushers to manage the large crowds expected.
Hawassa, Ethiopia
Campaign Field Preparation
With two weeks remaining before the CfaN Great Gospel Campaigns takes place in Hawassa and Dilla, field preparations are well underway at the new Hawassa International Stadium. The site is being thoroughly prepared to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to attend.
Publicity in all cities
More Banners and Introduction of Posters and Billboard
Phase 2 of the Campaign Publicity kicked off this week with the arrival of vibrant CfaN posters. Publicity Committee members were trained to make glue from water and flour, and with great enthusiasm, teams spread out across various zones in each campaign city, strategically placing posters in high-traffic areas.
Hawassa, Ethiopia
Hawassa Women’s Conference
The recent Women’s Conference in Hawassa, held on Saturday 14 September, brought together hundreds of women from every zone in the city for a powerful and spirit-filled gathering. Following the conference, the women took to the streets of Hawassa in a united march. Carrying posters and banners, they handed out flyers and invited the people of the city to attend the upcoming CfaN Great Gospel Campaign. All CfaN Directors from all 4 cities came together for this momentous event and to spend quality tie as a family before the campaigns take place.
Our Directors Celebrating the Ethiopian New Year
Ethiopia has just celebrated the arrival of their New Year, ushering in the year 2017 according to their unique calendar. Unlike the Gregorian calendar used by much of the world, Ethiopia follows the Ethiopian calendar, which is about seven to eight years behind due to differences in the calculation of the date of the Annunciation of Christ. Our directors got to celebrate with local church leaders and their families, welcoming in the new year (Celebrating 2017 for the second time in their lives)
Delivery and Distribution of NTYAS Booklets
On 10 September, the eagerly awaited Now That You Are Saved booklets – designed for new converts – were delivered from the printers to all the campaign cities. The arrival sparked much excitement, with many local volunteers enthusiastically assisting in the offloading.
