Congo
2 Campaigns in Week 1
In our first week in Congo, CfaN is hosting Gospel Campaigns in Mbuji-Mayi and Kabinda.
During three weeks from 30 July – 18 August, CfaN is conducting six Gospel Campaigns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo). There are two campaigns happening simultaneously each week. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda will be preaching, alongside several Bootcamp graduates and CfaN-affiliated evangelists.
Day 5 – Mbuji-Mayi // Day 6 – Kabinda
As the curtain falls on our first week of Gospel Campaigns in the Congo, we find ourselves awash in awe and gratitude.
This week has been nothing short of extraordinary, with record-breaking crowds and an unprecedented number of salvations in both Mbuji-Mayi and Kabinda. Never before have we witnessed such a simultaneous outpouring of faith and grace in these cities within the same week.
Day 5 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
The presence of provincial governors on the final night in both cities underscored the significance of these events.
In Mbuji-Mayi, alongside government and local church leaders, we held aloft the flag of Congo and prayed a blessing over this beloved land. The response was electric; shouts of joy filled the air, and one bishop declared, "This city will never be the same."
Day 6 – Kabinda, Congo
My heart overflows with gratitude for the entire CfaN team and for you, our partners around the world. It is a profound honor to be part of this divine endeavor. Thank you for making this campaign possible!
Next week, we look forward to two more campaigns in Congo, including a special women's campaign featuring all women preachers (and myself ☺️). Please pray for our technical team as they face the formidable task of relocating all equipment in a matter of hours. There is much more to come.
Day 5 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
In this campaign, we encountered a new challenge. Our technical team, pressed for time, had to swiftly move all equipment to the next cities for the upcoming campaigns.
This urgency meant we couldn't capture testimonies on stage. However, as the prayer of blessing concluded, a wave of excitement swept through the crowd. In Kabinda, the atmosphere was jubilant, with many rushing the stage in celebration.
Day 4 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Our fourth night of the first week of campaigns in the Congo has been truly remarkable!
Tonight, alongside our usual preaching of the gospel and prayers for the sick, we also prayed for the people to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. The outpouring and infilling were extraordinary. The hunger for the Gospel here is palpable. The crowd's fervor is so intense that their unified voices create a roar that resonates across the city, drawing more people to the field each night. It's an awe-inspiring sound. The Lion of Judah is in Congo!
Day 4 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Tonight in Mbuji-Mayi, I had the privilege of preaching, with Joe Turnbull leading the healing prayers.
Day 5 – Kabinda, Congo
In Kabinda, Evangelist Jim Leamon preached, while Evangelist Moses Ajibade prayed for the sick. The testimonies from both cities were wonderful!
Day 5 – Kabinda, Congo
Maluka, whose vision was impaired after an accident two years ago, saw his sight restored instantly as witchcraft items were burned on the field.
Day 4 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Masanka, a 40-year-old woman who had suffered from internal pain and bleeding for 28 years, experienced complete healing after prayer on Wednesday. She returned tonight to share her testimony.
Day 4 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Regine, a 70-year-old woman who had struggled with hearing problems for many years, found her hearing miraculously restored after receiving prayer. Image:
Day 3 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
We have just concluded the third night of our gospel campaigns here in the Congo, held simultaneously in the cities of Mbuji-Mayi and Kabinda.
The atmosphere reminds me of the campaigns from twenty years ago, filled with vibrant energy from people experiencing a Gospel Campaign for the first time. In Mbuji-Mayi, we have not held a campaign in over 30 years, and with an average age of 15, an entire generation has passed. Kabinda, on the other hand, is hosting its very first gospel campaign. It is a joy to break new ground, even as our team navigates the complexities of organizing such a significant event. They've remarked that this has been one of the most challenging campaigns in recent memory.
Day 3 – Mbuji-Mayi // Day 4 – Kabinda
This evening, I had the privilege of preaching in Mbuji-Mayi while Bootcamp graduate, Deepak Holkar ministered over 100 miles away in Kabinda.
The response to the gospel in both cities was profound. Our counselors are tirelessly working to connect the many new believers with local churches. We broke curses, burned witchcraft fetishes, and prayed for the sick; Joe Turnbull led the prayer in Mbuji-Mayi, and Jim Leamon did so in Kabinda. We witnessed numerous remarkable testimonies, including:
Day 3 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Patient, a young man of 21, had injured his shoulder playing football in 2020 and could not move his arm freely. Now, he is pain-free and enjoys full mobility.
Day 4 – Kabinda, Congo
Matina, who had been unable to walk without a stick for 15 years following a fall, was healed and walked freely.
Day 3 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Jeanie, a 23-year-old woman, experienced a miraculous touch when she saw a vision of a hand washing her, and her pain instantly vanished.
Day 4 – Kabinda, Congo
Impressions from Manuel Reichör from Kabinda
Day 2 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Tonight marked the second night of our Gospel Campaign here in Mbuji-Mayi.
There are two simultaneous campaigns happening this week on two fields in two cities. On both fields, the attendance has been extraordinary. Crowds began gathering hours before the meetings even began, a testament to the deep spiritual hunger present in these regions. The atmosphere was electric with anticipation, and it was clear that the people were eager to encounter the power of God.
Day 2 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
I preached tonight in the city of Mbuji-Mayi. When it came time for the altar call, the response to the gospel was virtually unanimous.
Our army of counsellors was overwhelmed with the demand. I wish you could see the openness to the gospel here. It is really something remarkable and moving. We are now working hard to connect these new converts with local churches for further growth and discipleship.
After preaching, I prayed for the sick and many miracles followed. There was a remarkable number of people that said they felt tumors, fibroids and lumps vanish. For example, Grace, who had been suffering from a painful mass on his left side for two years, felt the mass disappear completely. Regina felt a lump in her side vanish, and Mpoyi's stomach growth, which had prevented her from bending, disappeared, allowing her to move freely. Tshikuyi felt the fibroids in her womb dissolve, and Nkole's tumor, present for six years, vanished during prayer. The atmosphere was charged with the joy and awe of witnessing the finger of God at work.
Please continue to pray for us. We are just getting started here in Congo. Over the next three weeks we will conduct SIX such campaigns and hundreds of thousands of people will hear the Gospel.
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
Day 2 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
For two years, Grace endured pain and a lump on the left side of his body, which caused considerable discomfort.
After evangelist Daniel Kolenda prayed, Grace touched the affected area and felt the mass vanish. The pain disappeared entirely, and he now feels no discomfort.
Day 2 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Bety had been tormented by pain in her right side and leg for seven long years.
Despite seeking help from numerous hospitals, no treatment could alleviate her suffering, leaving her with a constant burning sensation in her leg. Yesterday, she felt a significant improvement, and today, the pain has miraculously disappeared. Careful tests, including walking and running, confirmed she is now pain-free. Hallelujah!
Day 3 – Kabinda, Congo
Meanwhile, in the city of Kabinda, Bootcamp graduate Evangelist Deepak Holkar shared a powerful message about the Blood of Jesus.
The excitement in the crowd was palpable, particularly in a city long associated with witchcraft. The locals shared that "Kabinda" means being captured or held, highlighting the spiritual bondage prevalent in the area. After the Gospel was preached, we burned witchcraft items, symbolizing a powerful break from the past.
Day 3 – Kabinda, Congo
One of the night's most profound moments came when Yamba Yama, who had been unable to walk for 15 years, miraculously stood up and walked after prayer, even jumping on stage.
This miraculous healing was a vivid demonstration of Acts 8:8, "And there was great joy in that city." The city of Kabinda was filled with joy and celebration as the stronghold of darkness was broken.
Day 3 – Kabinda, Congo
Jack, who had been deaf in his left ear since childhood and regained his hearing.
Day 3 – Kabinda, Congo
Meecleck, previously unable to walk due to broken legs, stood and walked, even jumping on stage.
Day 2 – Kabinda, Congo
Kabinda is experiencing a wave of hope as the power of Jesus touches and renews hearts.
Over the course of two evenings, many were saved and healed, and the crowd grew so large that some climbed trees to see everything.
Moses Ajibade preached powerfully on the second evening, while Deepak prayed for the sick. Our team of evangelists is looking forward to Jim Leamon and the upcoming four evenings! – Evangelist Manuel Reichör
Day 1 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
First day in Mbuji-Mayi with Evangelists Daniel Kolenda and Joe Turnbull
Our Gospel Campaign in the Congo has been nothing short of miraculous, but it has not been without significant challenges. As we prepared for six campaigns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we ventured into one of the most forgotten and inaccessible regions imaginable. This area is marked by extreme poverty, lacking basic infrastructure such as roads, running water, and electricity. Our Tanzanian directors remarked that they had never witnessed such hardship before. The journey to these towns is arduous; our senior campaign director, Vojtech Trcka, even spent nine hours on a motorbike traveling between two of the cities. This is a testament to the sacrificial obedience of going wherever the Lord leads, regardless of the discomfort or difficulty.
Day 1 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Two of the five cities we are visiting have never hosted an international campaign before, while the other three have had only one, more than thirty years ago.
The announcement of our return was met with tears of joy from local church leaders, who welcomed us warmly and adjusted their schedules to accommodate our campaigns. The eagerness and dedication we encountered were truly heartwarming.
Day 1 – Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
As Evangelist Joe Turnbull shared his testimony tonight, thousands raised their hands, surrendering their lives to Christ.
The testimonies of healing were extraordinary: a man was healed of a growing lump on his stomach, Julienne walked freely after 10 years of difficulty, Charles danced without pain after suffering for years, Sarah was freed from 13 years of headaches and insanity, and Henriette spoke without pain after weeks of chest issues.
Day 1 – Kabinda, Congo with Manuel Reichör
On the first evening of our six-day journey in Kabinda, I couldn't help but feel honored to be a part of this experience. It's a privilege to witness and participate in such a unique event.
Evangelists in Kabinda: Deepak Holkar, Moses Ajibade, Jim Leamon, Manuel Reichör
Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Hallo Mbuji-Mayi – CfaN is here!
Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
The CfaN team were given a rousing welcome in Mbuji-Mayi, one of the two cities CfaN is conducting a campaign in this week.
Mbuji-Mayi, Congo
Dedicated teams set up the stage, lights, and speakers to ensure that the people of Congo can hear the Gospel.
