In 2017, war in the Philippines displaced over 300,000 members of a least-reached Muslim people group. But God has worked through this tragedy to bring these people to locations where Christian workers can more easily reach them with the gospel. And, He is already moving in the hearts of many in this people group, causing them to be more open to the good news.

Filipino Christar workers have formed a team focused on reaching these people with the hope of Christ and making disciples who will spread the gospel within their families and neighborhoods. These workers, including several graduates of the Life Resources Foundation, use their degrees in areas including primary and secondary education, graphic design, agriculture, business and nursing, as well as their past experience working among this people group, to share the gospel in culturally relevant ways while blessing the community. They had also been used by the Lord as they have formed friendships within this people group.

In time, this group of workers named themselves the “BranchOut Team.” This team’s vision is to see a Disciple-Making Movement started among this least-reached Muslim people group. Their mission is to honorably serve, teach and share the good news, making disciple-makers and godly leaders, as they love God and love their Muslim neighbors. They also seek to collaborate with like-minded teams and organizations to fulfill their common mission using all their diverse giftings from the Lord. For example, one member of the team is gifted in mission mobilization, member care and networking among cross-cultural workers; the nurse on the team is collaborating with other Christar medical teams; and members gifted in teaching cooperate with other teams to start Bible studies and provide tutoring in local communities.  

Each of these workers needs $250 to $300 per month to live and work among least-reached Muslims. Your gift to the BranchOut Team Project will enable them to share the hope of Jesus with displaced people who have never heard the gospel.

Participate by Praying for the BranchOut Team Project:

• Praise God for bringing this least-reached people group to places where they can more easily be reached with the gospel.
• Pray that many will respond in faith through the ministry of the BranchOut Team.
• Ask that those who trust in Christ will grow in Him and boldly share the good news with others.