Doll Maker

  • Herero
  • Ndebele RSA
  • Ndebele Zimbabwe
  • Nothern Sotho
  • Shangaan
  • Shona
  • Southern Sotho
  • Swazi
  • Tswana
  • Venda
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
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Healing Bodies, Healing Souls

All over the world, Christians use a variety of means to share the Gospel of Christ and reach the lost. For First Baptist Church of Alexander City, Alabama, hosting medical clinics opens the door to minister to both physical and spiritual needs.

“We escaped with our lives.”

The entire town, including the market area, was looted. All the food supplies were burned. In the end more than 10,000 people ran from Akot, Sudan, and the surrounding areas to seek shelter in 13 nearby villages.

Mountain Men

Weeks without a bath. Blizzard conditions with only a coal stove for warmth. Layers of clothing that just get changed around every couple of days. Life is rough for three short-term missionaries in the mountains of Lesotho, but it’s worth it for the chance to share Christ’s love.

African-Americans Reaching Africans

Broadview Church is a pioneer — one of the first African-American congregations to tackle the challenge of taking the Gospel to an unreached people group in western Africa. “AfricaStories” will chronicle their journey, beginning here with their first vision trip.

Just Another Way to Die

If things don’t change, the Basotho people of Lesotho may cease to exist in less than 26 years. They’re dying of AIDS — some by choice, since contracting HIV entitles them to government help. In this impoverished mountain area, AIDS is just one more way to die.

Soccer in Soweto

An interschool soccer tournament in a South African township provides missionaries with opportunities to build relationships, impact a community and share the Gospel.

Life on the Streets of Nairobi

About 20 boys sleep on the streets of Nairobi’s Riverside. Some are orphans, some were abused, some were kicked out. Walk alongside Oscar, who’s beaten and tortured by the other boys. And meet Eunice, who’s burdened to help the boys despite some hateful actions.

Presidential Visit to Ghana

President Barak Obama challenges citizens of Ghana to take responsibility for building a better future. Hear Ghanaian Christians’ reactions to the speech, and explore the faith of this nation’s God-centered business people.

Amazing Grace

Ghana’s Cape Coast Castle is a haunting relic of the slave trade, but it’s also a beacon of light in a bustling tourist town. Here, reflections on evil turning to good, not only for the castle but also for a slave ship captain who penned the hymn “Amazing Grace.”

Photo Gallery

Twelve side-by-side photos of people groups and their doll representations.

Herero — Located in Namibia, Herero women traditionally wear Victorian-inspired headdresses and heavy skirts with several petticoats. Photo by Gustave Jeronimo / Flickr.

Ndebele of South Africa — Ndebele women of South Africa are known for their striking clothing and exceptional ceremonial beadwork, that reflect their age, social status and love of color. Photo by United Nations / Flickr.

Ndebele of Zimbabwe — The Ndebele people, sometimes called Northern Ndebele or Matabele, is a branch of the Zulu people that moved to the area in the early1800’s. Photo by Sokwanele / Flickr.

Northern Sotho — Located in Lesotho and South Africa, the Northern Sotho are well known for their melodic music called dinaka. Photo by Ramon Arelllano / Flickr.

Shangaan — Located in Mozambique and South Africa, music, dance and storytelling are essential features of Shangaan social life. Photo by Jacqui Goodwin / Flickr.

Shona — Located in Zimbabwe, the Shona tribe is Zimbabwe’s largest indigenous group. Traditionally, Shona people live in isolated settlements. Photo by Kate Holt / Flickr.

Southern Sotho — Located in Lesotho and South Africa, the Southern Sotho have a rich tradition of folktales and praise poems. Photo by Michel van den Burg / Flickr.

Swazi — Located in Swaziland, the Swazi are known for their colorful dress, featuring a bright toga-like garment called a mahiya. Photo by Brian Negen / Flickr.

Tswana — Located in Botswana. In traditional Tswana society, a Tswana does not think in terms of individual rights, but of responsibilities to his family and tribe. Photo by Steve McNicholas / Flickr.

Venda — Located in South Africa, Venda culture appears to be a mix of cultures incorporating a variety of East African, Central African, Nguni and Sotho characteristics. Photo by Wayne Feidon / Flickr.

Xhosa — Located in South Africa, the word Xhosa comes from the Khoisan language, which means “angry men.” Photo by John Flanigan / Flickr.

Zulu — Located in South Africa, the Zulu are the largest South African ethnic group.They are well known for their beautiful beadwork. Photo by Brian Scott / Flickr.

     

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