From the field — posts and reflections from our work in Nigeria
From Phyllis: We worshipped today at this new Free Methodist Church in Lokoja, Kogi State. SFA Assistant Director Reverend John Raji oversees six churches in Kogi State, of which this is the latest! The land and building belong to the Free Methodist Church, but as you can see, the money wasn't there
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God was with us, as ever, in very tangible ways! He kept us safe. He provided for us and our Fulani friends. As we continue to build schools, clinics, and rotational grazing, God continues to make a way for His people there! Despite persecution and difficulty, we are following the Lord together into
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By Carisa Haven January 2, 2026 Enugu Primary & Secondary School Port Harcourt God Is Good, ALL THE TIME! From Phyllis: I just marvel, every blessed day, at the goodness of God. Why? I'll tell you. We
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By Carisa Haven December 16, 2025 Port Harcourt We WISH you a Merry Christmas! We WISH you a Merry Christmas! We WISH you a Merry Christmas! And a Happy New Year! Reflections from the Nigerian Country
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On November 21st, 2025, gunmen abducted 315 Nigerian Christians from a Catholic school, St. Mary's School in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The victims included 303 students and 12 teachers. The kidnapping has been described as one of the worst
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Phyllis and team are in Port Harcourt now. Because of the danger here, especially for the Fulani, and for us, we're going to fence the perimeter of the land and build a safe house there for our staff and teachers. The safe house will have twenty foot walls and a wire fence as well. THANK YOU to our
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Mission Aviation Fellowship will soon be flying again in Nigeria! The airplane pictured below will be used! President and CEO of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), David Holsten, shared 2 weeks ago: "Exciting progress is underway—we have a plane at our headquarters preparing for service in Nigeria,
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God is moving in Nigeria. People are coming to God! He invites us to join Him in this work, but it is the work of the Holy Spirit ALONE to move in people's hearts! Will you join us in praying for Holy Spirit revival in Nigeria?
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Friday/Saturday, October 10th - 11th, Missions Fest Seattle will be hosting MANY ministries, including SFA! See the flyer above, get more info HERE!
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THIS Saturday, September 20th , 6:30-8:30pm, Sage Hills Church, Wenatchee, WA in the Fireside Room, SFA Secretary Carisa Haven will be sharing about SFA, and her recent trip to Nigeria.
Read full postSaturday, September 20th, 6:30-8:30pm, Sage Hills Church, Wenatchee, WA in the Fireside Room, SFA Secretary Carisa Haven will be sharing about SFA, and her recent trip to Nigeria.
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