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Established in obedience to I John 3:16-18 & James 1:27 for the purpose of ministering to our brothers in need, the making disciples, the edification of the Church and the practice of true religion by caring for widows and orphans.

A new door has opened for the Gospel in Ethiopia.Negash recently shared that 265 young men, ages 14–18, were brought fro...
06/20/2026

A new door has opened for the Gospel in Ethiopia.

Negash recently shared that 265 young men, ages 14–18, were brought from different parts of the Oromia region to a correctional facility.

After one of the women in the prison told him about these boys and asked if he could visit and encourage them, Negash did not wait. When he finished his ministry time with the ladies, he went directly to the boys’ section.

He shared how difficult it was to see boys who should be in school instead living behind prison walls. Yet even there, the Lord has opened a door for hope.

Negash is now spending time each week teaching, encouraging, and sharing the life-changing message of Christ with these young men.

Please pray for these boys — that their hearts would be open, that they would hear the good news of Jesus, and that their lives would be changed by the Gospel.

On May 2, at the Reche River, 24 believers from Balchi Elka Church were baptized.Balchi Elka was planted several years a...
06/18/2026

On May 2, at the Reche River, 24 believers from Balchi Elka Church were baptized.

Balchi Elka was planted several years ago by the Reche mother church through the leadership of Dereji Atoma, the local elders, and partnership with IOI. IOI was able to help them build their church building, and by God’s grace, the congregation has grown so quickly that they recently had to expand the building to make more room.

Today, the church is served by two ministers, Dereji and Gelessa, who are both students in our Bible school.

Before the rainy season makes the rivers unsafe, believers gather to publicly confess their faith in Christ through baptism.

Praise the Lord for His continued work through the local church in Ethiopia.

Please pray for discipleship in the prison ministry.Through the doors God has opened in Ethiopia, Negash is now minister...
06/16/2026

Please pray for discipleship in the prison ministry.

Through the doors God has opened in Ethiopia, Negash is now ministering weekly in multiple sections of the prison:

Wednesday mornings with young men ages 14–18
Wednesday afternoons with adult men
Friday mornings with the women

Among the young men, about 136 have already professed faith in Christ. Many of them, however, are not yet well grounded in the Word and need faithful discipleship.

Please pray specifically:

That the believers will be discipled in sound biblical doctrine.
That those who do not yet know Christ will hear and receive the good news of Jesus.

We praise God for opening doors in hard places and for using Negash and IOI to bring the hope of Christ to those who desperately need Him.

Kunche Church celebrated a beautiful baptism service on Saturday as 25 new believers were baptized.Evangelist Demesse, p...
06/11/2026

Kunche Church celebrated a beautiful baptism service on Saturday as 25 new believers were baptized.

Evangelist Demesse, pictured in the center with a white gabi on his shoulders, helped teach and prepare these believers for baptism. In a moving expression of love and appreciation, the newly baptized believers presented him with a traditional gabi to thank him for his faithful ministry among them.

Moments like this remind us that the Gospel is not only being preached—it is taking root in lives, families, and communities.

Please join us in thanking God for these new believers, and pray for Kunche Church as they continue discipling those who have publicly confessed their faith in Christ.

A beautiful moment of care for Eftu and her family.Several days ago, Negash and Fekri visited Eftu’s family. They shared...
06/10/2026

A beautiful moment of care for Eftu and her family.

Several days ago, Negash and Fekri visited Eftu’s family. They shared a meaningful time of prayer and coffee with Eftu, her mother, and her father, and listened as the family shared some of their immediate needs.

Because Eftu is not able to chew injera, bread, and other foods, her family needs help providing diapers, milk, and mixed grain powder that can be prepared into soft food for her.

After Negash returned home and shared the need, his sons quickly gave 10,000 birr — enough to provide about two months of supplies for Eftu.

Praise the Lord for His provision!

They are also prayerfully exploring a possible way for Eftu’s family to become more self-sustaining by renting a larger home and starting a small daycare for working mothers in their area. It is only an idea at this stage, but the family was encouraged and is considering whether it may be possible.

Please pray for Eftu, her parents, and for wisdom as they seek a sustainable path forward.

06/09/2026

Baptism season has begun in the countryside of Ethiopia.

Before the rainy season comes, churches gather at the rivers while the water is still safe. Soon the rains will swell the rivers, making baptisms impossible until the dry season returns.

But for now, the church is rejoicing.

These baptisms are more than beautiful moments in the water. They are public declarations of faith, the fruit of faithful evangelism, discipleship, prayer, and local churches growing in the Gospel.

Praise the Lord for His miraculous work of faith in Ethiopia.

Please pray for these new believers as they follow Christ, and pray for the churches and evangelists who continue to teach, disciple, and shepherd them.

Building More Than Buildings in EthiopiaWe are grateful to share another encouraging update from Ethiopia!The doors and ...
06/04/2026

Building More Than Buildings in Ethiopia

We are grateful to share another encouraging update from Ethiopia!

The doors and windows for two new house church buildings in the Ambo area have been completed and are now being installed as construction continues. These simple structures will provide places for worship, discipleship, prayer, and Gospel outreach in communities where believers are faithfully serving Christ.

Negash, national coordinator for IOI, expressed his gratitude for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support that are helping make this work possible. Each gift is helping create spaces where the Good News of Jesus Christ can be shared for years to come.

Please continue to pray for:
🙏 The completion of these two house church buildings.
🙏 The ongoing Gospel ministry in the Ambo region.
🙏 Negash and the church leaders who are faithfully serving throughout the country.

Thank you for partnering with Indigenous Outreach International as we work together to strengthen churches, equip leaders, and share the hope of Christ in Ethiopia.

*"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it."* — Psalm 127:1

There is something deeply encouraging about watching the Lord build His work step by step, prayer by prayer, and brick b...
05/21/2026

There is something deeply encouraging about watching the Lord build His work step by step, prayer by prayer, and brick by brick.

This week, our Indigenous Outreach International missionaries gathered together at the new ministry property in Ethiopia for a special time of prayer, encouragement, and fellowship. Standing on the ground where new rooms are being prepared, they prayed for the continued progress of the building work, for financial provision, and for the health and endurance of all who serve alongside this ministry around the world.

As Negash shared, “There are so many push and pull pressures in life everywhere, and we need to encourage one another and keep moving on the right path of life, enjoying Him alone.”

While there is usable space at the new compound and the offices have already been moved onto the new property, there remain some necessary improvements. The construction is moving forward well. Temporary ministry rooms, proper drainage systems, a permanent septic tank, and restroom facilities are all underway.

Our engineer, Chere, is providing supervision, while the team continues regular ministry and office work at the same time. We are especially thankful for the hard work of ministers like Sheferaw, Kasegne, Getachew, and Melese, who have been faithfully laboring alongside some of the TLC fathers who are working on the project.

Please continue praying:

* For the completion of the major work before the heavy rains arrive
* For strength, wisdom, and unity among the missionaries
* For God’s continued financial provision
* That this property would become a place of ministry, discipleship, prayer, and hope for many years to come

We thank God for each of you who pray, give, encourage, and stand with this ministry. The work continues because the body of Christ continues to labor together.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” — Psalm 127:1 NKJV

First day in the new compound! Praise God — the True Light Childcare Project finally has a permanent home.The fresh pain...
05/12/2026

First day in the new compound! Praise God — the True Light Childcare Project finally has a permanent home.

The fresh paint and new signage on the offices look wonderful, and for the first time, this place is beginning to feel like home.

Thank you to everyone who has prayed, given, and supported this ministry along the way.

There is still work ahead, including installing a new septic system and completing some leveling work, but we are grateful for how far the Lord has brought us. Although the property is bought and paid for, we are also continuing to raise funds for ongoing improvements to the property so that it can better serve the children and staff for years to come.

You can help train a pastor. 📖For just $172 per year for three years, you can partner with a ministry student in Ethiopi...
05/07/2026

You can help train a pastor. 📖

For just $172 per year for three years, you can partner with a ministry student in Ethiopia as they complete their training.

Each student also contributes personally—making this a shared investment in their calling.

Your support helps equip men to lead churches, disciple believers, and stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.

📖 “Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.” — Galatians 6:6 (NKJV)

This is not just education—it’s multiplication.

Will you invest in the future of the church?

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