Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year friends.

As we welcome 2026, we pray that God's blessings abound in your life, drawing you ever closer in your relationship with Him, your family, and your friends.

On behalf of everyone at Rise Congo, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support—whether through your time in reading our newsletters, your financial contributions, or your prayers. Your partnership means the world to us.

Our mission is to faithfully carry out the Great Commission by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, discipling believers, and training new leaders in our Bible Colleges to plant new churches across the region.

Additionally, our Christian Academy continues to thrive, educating children, sharing the gospel, and instilling ethical values and strong character.

Thank you for being part of this important work. May God's grace continue to guide and bless you in the coming year!

As we look back over 2025, we are humbled and grateful to mark 34 years of ministry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Throughout this journey, we have witnessed many encouraging developments—deeper spiritual commitment among our leaders, vibrant ministry growth, and renewed passion for spreading the Gospel.

Our college instructors continue to give sacrificially, traveling to our six training locations to equip students for ministry. They invest their time and energy to prepare these students, celebrate their graduation, and prayerfully discern where God is leading them next to establish new churches.

As always, the work before us continues to expand, and with it our need for faithful partners. We are seeking new supporters, as well as increased support from those already standing with us, to help us carry out this ever-growing mission. We are deeply grateful for those who walked faithfully beside us throughout 2025, and we look ahead to 2026 with anticipation—trusting in your continued stewardship through giving and prayer.