We are thrilled to announce our first two pastors graduated Harvest Bible College in Kenya on December 3! Congratulations to Boaz Gabriel and Sem Wekesa!! Currently we have two pastors, Tolbot John and Garrison Allusion, also attending HBC. We would LOVE to sponsor 2 more pastors to attend. The total cost to sponsor 2 pastors and their families while they earn a one-year theological certificate is $4,400. You can donate toward this project by logging on to wilowens.com, click “donations”, and select “Africa Pastors,” or mail a check to Wil Owens Ministries, 345 Grassy Pond Rd, Gaffney, SC 29341.
Pray for these men as they re-enter ministry, equipped to serve and shepherd!
Last year the Lord allowed Wil Owens Ministries to sponsor 2 African Pastors to attend Bible College; Boaz Gabriel from Tanzania and Sam Wekesa from Kenya. This year I would like that you help us send 2 more. Pastor Tolbot John (Kenya) is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Theological, pastoral training is an urgent need for pastors serving in difficult places. When pastors are equipped with biblical training, they are strengthened in their faith, their congregations are better served, their churches are recognized...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
After many, many years of praying and partnering with pastors in Africa, a dream of Wil Owens Ministries has FINALLY come true!! By God’s grace and the support of our donors, we have been able to send our first pastor to Bible College!!!...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Praise the Lord!! We have raised all the funds needed to build our gospel partner a new home on stilts!! Currently, the shops have been closed due to unrest and Covid. Please pray the shops will reopen soon. As soon as they do, we will be able to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
FOR SECURITY REASONS THE NAME OF THE COUNTRY AND PASTOR ARE NOT GIVEN. In recent days, events in his country have been spiraling downward. Our homes are places of shelter and refuge for us. After weary, long days, we look forward to returning...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Recently we helped our friend build a chapel for his Bible School. In 14 years of ministry, he has graduated 350 students. They have gone out to unreached villages and towns to share the gospel and many have come to faith in Christ. As a result...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Thank you to everyone who supported Wil Owens Ministries through prayer and financial partnership throughout 2020!! Even though Covid presented a tough, uncertain year, through your support we were able to equip and encourage believers worldwide...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
4 bikes for East Africa - supporting pastors and gospel ministry!! Special thanks to Grassy Pond Baptist Church. All praise to the Lord!! Check out the pics at wilowens.com.
Kenya was recently in the news due to ongoing violence against Christians. 11 believers were martyred for refusing to profess Islamic faith. This past October, our team of 5 spent 10 days in Kenya, praying for the hurting, loving on the children,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]