God called me to serve Him in Africa at the age of 10 in 1970. It wasn’t until 2019 that He had everything in place as He intended, and I was able to go to Africa for the very first time. Since then, He has allowed me to teach His Word and share the love of Jesus on several trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda. In 2022, the Holy Spirit led me to begin the retirement process from my corporate America career to serve Christ more in East and Central Africa. I am working with the Precept Africa team which allows us to provide God’s Word in Bible Study materials in various languages. Precept Ministries is based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee and was founded by Jack & Kay Arthur (a well-known Bible teacher). As a volunteer staff missionary for Precept Africa, I will be continuing to work alongside the Precept team by providing Bible Study training and study books to pastors and church leaders through one-to-three-day conferences throughout East and Central Africa. These books provide God’s Word and study questions in various languages, such as Swahili, French, and Bari. In January 2025, they held a 3-day conference studying what God’s word says about becoming a true disciple of Jesus, Counting the cost. This conference was held at the Imvepi Refugee Settlement Camp outside Aura, Uganda. There were about 250 South Sudanese Refugee pastors and church leaders in attendance. Later that month, we received word that the study had been shared with more than 6,000 people in the Settlement Camp! Only God! His Word never comes back void! Hallelujah!
Relying on God’s direction, I am looking forward to spending several months at a time in the region sharing God’s Word and the love of Jesus using these resources. Many African pastors are very hungry for the Word of God and have had very little official training. It’s such a joy to show them how to study God’s Word on their own and see how the Holy Spirit opens their eyes and hearts to the wonderful treasures in the Word in their heart language. It is exciting to see what God is doing in and among these people. Our team will be working with pastors from many denominations, in women’s conferences, women’s prisons and various churches all over the region.
Your Invitation
- Listen. Learn. Love.
- Give. Send. Go.
- Pray about how the Lord can use you.
- Become a consistent prayer and accountability partner.
- Share encouragement.
- Become a financial supporter in this ministry.
- Participate in short-term mission trips with me.
- Share and inspire others to believe, advocate, sponsor, and partner.
As Paul was acknowledging and commending the Philippians for the support they had given him and his ministry, I too say, “Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the profit which increases to your account…what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God”. Philippians 4:17-18b I thank God for you and your willingness to sow into Precept Africa and this ministry He is allowing me to participate in for His glory alone. May He bless you for your generosity beyond your wildest dreams! All glory and praise be to God the Father, Jesus Christ our Lord and the Holy Spirit!
From my heart to yours, Rae Ann
