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When Churches are TargetedIn the last 5 years, 1,000 churches have been attacked in Northern Nigeria alone. Even in Kenya and Tanzania, which have majority Christian populations, churches are being targeted by Muslim jihadists with grenade attacks. Churches are seen as soft and easy targets. It is not only churches which are being attacked, farmers in South Africa face ongoing terror attacks. Throughout Africa we are seeing even remote Mission stations and Bible colleges needing to erect high fences, install security gates and burglar bars, even on chapels, as a result of increasing crime and violence in their areas. We need to educate and train Christians to prepare for just such scenarios and provide them with practical steps and workable strategies that they can use to lower their vulnerability and prepare their people to react effectively to neutralise threats.

Beheading Christian StudentsOn Thursday, 2 April, Al-Shabaab Islamic terrorists murdered 148 people at Garissa University College in Kenya. Students who could recite the Quran in Arabic and answer specific questions about the name of Muhammad’s mother, and other indicators, of whether they were Muslim, or not, were spared. Those who were identified as Christians were singled out for beheading. There are now rising demands throughout Kenya for all Somalians to be expelled from the country.

Serving the SufferingAs a Mission, serving persecuted Christians throughout Africa over the last 33 years, we seek to speak up for and provide practical help to Christians on the frontlines in Northern Nigeria, South Sudan, the Nuba Mountains, the Congo, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Burundi and Zambia, conducting Security and Survival Workshops, updating and

expanding Security and Survival Manuals and other resources to educate and empower believers to be prepared and vigilant to resist and survive Islamic terrorism. We deal with what the Bible teaches, scenarios of potential threats, case studies of attacks on churches in the Nuba Mountains,

Northern Nigeria, on churches and shopping centres in Kenya, etc. We take the people through practical strategies and tactics to prepare them for contingencies using multi-media and hands-on practicals.

Learning from Hard ExperiencesAs a Mission of Christians from a military background, dedicated to serving persecuted churches for over 33 years, we have experienced ambushes, aerial bombardments, rocket and artillery fire, thefts, terrorism, capture and

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imprisonment. Utilising lessons learnt through these decades in conflict areas, we are offering training for Christians to be able to withstand and resist violent attacks and to survive in adverse circumstances. “A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished.” Proverbs 22:3.  We are developing a comprehensive strategy to help churches set up

security ministries and provide practical hands-on training for farmers, families, congregations, missions, ministries, Bible colleges and vulnerable communities.

Christian PreparednessAt this time of crime, violence, instability and increasing threats against Christians worldwide, it is necessary to be prepared. “For man also does not know his time; like fish taken in a cruel net, like birds caught in a snare, so the sons of men are snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.” Ecclesiastes 9:12. If we do what we can, then we can trust God to do what we cannot. “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the Faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8

Evangelising in War ZonesWe have worked amongst RENAMO freedom fighters in Mozambique, UNITA freedom fighters in Angola, SPLA soldiers in South Sudan and SPLA-N in the Nuba Mountains. We trained the Chaplains Corp and Medical Corp of South Sudan, provided Security training for Christians in many of these threatened areas, including Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Northern Nigeria. There is a desperate need for training and equipping Christians throughout Africa to be able to resist and withstand Islamic terrorist attacks. To this end, we believe that we can continue to save many lives and strengthen Christian resistance to terrorism with your practical help and fervent prayers.

You Can Help Us Save LivesAny practical help that you can offer will be greatly appreciated. We need more people with the background and experience that can help conduct Christian

Preparedness Seminars and workshops in the field. We need walkie-talkies with solar rechargers to provide communication systems for Christian workers in vulnerable areas, strong mosquito netting that can cover windows of churches and help prevent against grenade attacks, night vision equipment, binoculars, etc.

Fear God AloneWe do not fear Islam, or terrorism. We fear God alone. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loves us. “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.” Nehemiah 4:14

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the first time that a previous military dictator has won an election after having been ousted!

Victory for Islamic TerrorismOur friends in Nigeria inform us that most people who voted for Muhammadu Buhari did so because Jonathan's administration has failed to curb Boko Haram insurgency, and Buhari has promised to end it decisively. There is suspicion that the Muslim terrorists and the Muslim presidential candidate have been working towards a similar goal of removing Christians from power in Africa's most populous nation.

Gay Agenda & Islamic Jihad Nigerians have expressed their frustration that American interference and blind promotion of perversion sabotaged attempts to free the kidnapped girls from Boko Haram, undermined Nigerian military attempts to defeat the Jihadists, and now have brought about a catastrophic return to rule by a Muslim, who used to be the military dictator of the country.

US Agenda Destabilises NigeriaIn Nigeria we have been disturbed to hear that former US Congressman, Steve Stockman, a Member of the US Congressional Delegation sent to Nigeria, in the months after the kidnapping of hundreds of school girls by Boko Haram, confirmed, with Lifesite News, that a senior US General informed them that they had intelligence that could have aided the Nigerian military to crush the terrorist group, but were blocked from providing this information to the Nigerian authorities by the Obama Administration. The reason given for this refusal of critical intelligence that could have made

all the difference in the war against terrorism, was Nigeria's pro-family stance resisting the same sex "marriage" demands of the Obama Administration.

Catastrophic ElectionsAs a result of the deteriorating security situation in Northern Nigeria and what voters saw as the failure of Goodluck Jonathan's presidency, the incumbent lost the recent presidential elections and previous military dictator Muhammadu Buhari was elected

in a highly contested election. This was the fifth election to be held since the end of military rule in 1999. The elections were first scheduled for 14 February 2015. However, it

had to be postponed by six weeks to 28 March, due to the instability caused by Boko Haram insurgency. The voter turnout was very low at 43% and the election marks the first time an incumbent president has lost re-election in Nigeria. It is also

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Protestors promised to boycott the elections if the girls were not rescued.

Obama’s gay agenda undermines President Jonathan.

Muhammadu Buhari, once dictator, is now president of Nigeria.

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Reclaiming South Africa for ChristDuring the 4 week Mission we drove 5600km through 6 provinces,

conducting 140 meetings at 11 schools, 7 churches, 5 mssion stations, 2 Bible colleges and a Ministers Conference.

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Prayer ForumMissionaries and ministries focused on Muslim Evangelism gathered in Durbanville for a Prayer Forum to discuss and pray over a comprehensive Christian Response to the violent upheavals in the Middle East and escalating Islamic terrorism. Missions throughout the Middle East have suffered enormous disruptions as literally millions of indigenous Christians have fled from the Middle East since the explosion of the Arab Spring in 2011. The destruction of hundreds of churches throughout Syria, Iraq and Egypt have been particularly devastating. The loss of millions of indigenous Christians who spoke the local languages, from the Middle East mission fields, represents one of the most catastrophic reversals in church history.

Understand Islam The organiser of the Prayer Forum expressed

appreciation for our Slavery, Terrorism and Islam – The Historic Roots and Contemporary Threat book, and emphasized its importance for anyone interested in Muslim Evangelism to study. I emphasized the importance of praying the Psalms,

personal one-on-one Evangelism with Muslims, particularly emphasizing the parables of Christ, using social media, and the internet, to reach Muslims. In restricted access areas, stealth technology such as the Bible and Christian films and Discipleship materials on SD cards can be used on mobile electronic devices.

It is essential that we support, encourage and serve Christians who are in the Middle East, enabling them to survive and thrive in the face of such relentless opposition.

Muslim Evangelism

It was 10 years ago, after an 11 nation Mission to Europe, that the Lord led me to launch The Reformation Society. 2005 was a watershed year in so many ways. I published Slavery, Terrorism and Islam – The Historic Roots and Contemporary Threat which brought about death threat Fatwas from Muslim extremists. Lenora came

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Ten Years Ago - Mission to Europe

down with hepatitis, which knocked her out of action for 5 months, of which 5 weeks was spent in hospital, 11 days on a drip. All four children suddenly had to follow me around on every Mission outreach, meeting, late night radio programmes and street Evangelism. Their home schooling became quite innovative as I had to try to juggle home responsibilities with the ongoing demands of the Mission. Unprecedented attacks were launched

against myself and our Mission during that tumultuous year. Out of all of the turmoil of 2005, the ministries of The Reformation Society, Livingstone Fellowship and JOY! Magazine, were launched early in 2006. What man meant for evil, God used for good (Genesis 50:20).

Open-air preaching in front of the Town Hall in Belfast.

Easter Sunday in Romania.

Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Luther’s writings and printing press in Wittenberg.

The Reformation Wall in Geneva.

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