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R E A CHING THE L O S T PEOPLE I N T H E L A S T PLA C E S P A R TNER SHIP P R OSPECTUS OUR PURP O S E PROCL AIM THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 24:14 In our 18-year history we have proclaimed the Gospel to more than 3.8 million people. Hundreds of thousands of people have responded and accepted Jesus. As we develop and equip our teams, we desire to see force multipliers for the Kingdom of God. PREPARE THE GREAT COMMISSION MATTHEW 28:19 We prepare leaders. To fulfill the Great Commission (or make disciples), we must facilitate a church planting movement. We train and equip Gospel-centered pastors to lead Gospel- centered churches in order to empower disciples who multiply Gospel-centered churches. PROVIDE THE GRACE OF GOD JAMES 1:27 There is no greater call than to practice pure and undefiled acts of service by ministering to widows and orphans. Benevolent acts must always be accompanied with the Gospel. Partnering to dig wells provides safe, clean water and opens many Gospel opportunities. Providing this water allows us to give people the greatest gift of all, salvation through Jesus Christ. 1 COUNTRIES O F W ORK MAL AWI Malawi is called “ The Warm Heart of Africa” due to the kind and friendly nature of its people. While small in the terms of land mass, Malawi is still one of the most densely populated countries in Southeastern Africa. It’s landlocked by Zambia to the northeast, Tanzania to the northeast and Mozambique on the eastern, southern, and western border. The population is now estimated at over 19 million even though Lake Malawi accounts for a third of the country’s landmass. Villages can be quite large and most still lack any modern conveniences. Yet, the people are incredibly warm and receptive to visitors. Currently, Malawi is experiencing a period of incredible openness to The Gospel. Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world as well one of the poorest countries, according to an IMF report and www.businessinsider.com, with an annual GDP of 411 US dollars, just over a dollar a day. Life expectancy is low, due to AIDS and high infant mortality. At present, the largest cities are Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, and Zomba. Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi, the location of the government offices, while Blantyre has become the business hub for the country. You Turn Ministries is currently working in areas from Mzuzu to the north as far south as Liwonde and Mangochi, and Blantyre. Currently, You Turn has five Pastor Training Schools operating in these areas of Malawi: • Mitundu (Central Malawi) - 43 students, reaching the Chewa and Ngoni People Groups • Ulongwe(Southern Malawi) - 18 students, reaching the Yao People Group • Mangochi(Southern Malawi) - 17 students, reaching the Yao People Group • Kasiya(Central Malawi) - 22 students, reaching Chewa People Group • Mzimba(Northern Malawi) - 15 students, reaching the Tumbuka and Ngoni People Groups In the spring of 2021 You Turn Ministries will begin three new schools: • Salima (East Central Malawi) - reaching the Chewa and Yao People Group • Mzuzu (Northern Malawi) - reaching the Chewa, Ngoni, and Tumbuka People Groups • Blantyre (Southern Malawi) – reaching the Chewa People Group 2 COUNTRIES O F W O R K C ONT . ZAMBIA A mineral-rich country located in Southeastern Africa that borders Malawi to the east, Mozambique and Zimbabwe to south, Tanzania to the north, Angola and The Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The population of Zambia is estimated at just over 18 million with Lusaka, the capital city, being the largest city and one of the fastest developing cities in Southern Africa. Lusaka has a population of over two and a half million in the metro area, while there are closer to four million in the region of Lusaka. Life expectantcy in the area is around 53 years of age. Currently, You Turn Ministries is working in areas from Chipata north to Lundazi along the far eastern border with Malawi. We also have a work in the Petauke Province. In late 2019, You Turn Ministries began our first pastor training school in Zambia in Chipata, Chipata (eastern province) with 64 people reaching the Chewa people. This is the regional governmental center for eastern Zambia. From there we will begin establishing other schools northward toward Lundazi. MOZAMBIQUE Located in southeast Africa, Mozambique borders the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and South Africa. The official trade language is Portuguese. The country is rich in natural resources with an economy largely based on agriculuture, yet, it is one of the most underdeveloped and poorest countries on the globe. Current population projections estimate there are over 30 million inhabitants living in Mozambique. Matola, the capitol, is the largest city. You Turn Ministries currently has two students from Mozambique at our Mitundu Pastor Training School. We are praying and planning to begin our first school in Mozambique in late 2021. Lucas LaCour, You Turn Ministries Board Member from Lake Charles, Lousiana, has been working with the Nsenga People, an Unenaged, Unreached People Group in Mozambique. Since 2015, 50 new churches have been planted and more than 50,000 people have heard the Gospel. 3 PAST O R T R AINI N G CHITIPA KARONGA SCHOOL S Z AMBIA RUMPHI MZUZU LUNDAZI MZIMBA NKHOTAKOTA KASUNGA MPONELA MAL AW I KASIYA SALIMA MCHINJI CHIPATA MONKEY BAY LILONGWE DEDZA MINTUNDU MANGOCHE NCHEU ULONGWE M O Z AMBIQUE ZOMBA BLANT YRE CHIKWAWA NSANJE KEY: Green Dot - signifies location of Pastor Training Schools. (Current and Planned for 2021) 4 PAST O R T R AINI N G SCHOOL S MALAWI MITUNDU CHEWA & NGONI PEOPLE GROUPS • 1st Class - 20 students - Start date April 2018 / Graduation October 2020 (COVID-19 Delay) • 2nd Class - 23 students - Start date April 2019 / Graduation set for October 2021 • Instructors: McLean Chimwenje, McEdwin Blackson, and Weston Chipangula • Dean: McLean Chimwenje ULONGWE YAO PEOPLE GROUP • 1st Class - 18 students - Start date April 2019 / Graduation March 2021 • Instructors: Gibson Nsiyankhuni and Paul Tambala • Dean: Gibson Nsiyankhuni MANGOCHI YAO PEOPLE GROUP • 1st Class - 17 students - Start date April 2019 / Graduation October 2021 • Instructors: Gibson Nsiyankhuni and Paul Tambala • Dean: Gibson Nsiyankhuni K ASIYA CHEWA PEOPLE GROUP • 1st Class - 42 students - Start date April 2019 / Graduation October 202 1 • Instructors: Emmanuel Chimkwita, Josamu Tembo, and Edward Mvula • Dean: Josamu Tembo 5 PAST O R T R AINI N G SCHOOL S MALAWI CONT. MZIMBA TAMBUKA & NGONI PEOPLE GROUPS • 1st Class - 15 students - Start date April 2019 / Graduation October 2021 • Instructor: Samson Zimba and Precious Majawa • Dean: Samson Zımba CHIPATA, ZAMBIA CHEWA PEOPLE GROUP • 1st Class - 64 students • Instructor: Misheck Ngwenya • Dean: Misheck Ngwenya Projected Schools for 2021 Spring: MZUZU TAMBUKA, NAGONI & CHEWA PEOPLE GROUPS SALIMA CHEWA AND YAO PEOPLE GROUPS BLANTYRE CHEWA PEOPLE GROUP Dean of Pastor Training Schools: Ollen Sosole, Principal, Malawi Baptist Theological Seminary, Lilongwe, Malawi 6 OUR STORY In 2004, You Turn Ministries was born out of a vision that God gave Joe T. Veal to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Lost Peoples and Last Places of the earth. You Turn has become a ministry demonstrating the resurrection power of Jesus Christ to accomplish a complete and transformative “U-turn” in, through, and for the nations. The heart of You Turn is to discover where God’s Spirit is at work and join Him there with holistic gospel ministry. This ministry consists of providing practical needs such as clean water and orphan care, proclaiming the good news to those who have never heard, and preparing indigenous church leaders to multiply and extend the kingdom of Jesus Christ to the glory of God. 7 JOE VEAL FOUNDER & CEO Raised in Milledgeville GA, Joe T. Veal served as a Marine and had a career as a golf course architect, which included more than a decade working for PGA champion Arnold Palmer. Joe was involved in the design and/or construction of more than 25 championship-level golf courses across the world... yet considers his greatest achievement to be living each day as a passionate disciple of Jesus Christ. But in 1998, Joe’s life was riddled with sin and emptiness. His family, his job… his very life… hung in the balance. Joe was saved after hearing the Gospel, through the person of Jesus Christ, and his life was miraculously transformed. Since 1999, Joe has preached and shared the Gospel, across America and the world, with a unique, down-to-earth style. He has dedicated his life to winning people into the Kingdom of God with every resource he has available. In 2004, Joe formed the team that began You Turn Ministries, with a focus on southeast Africa. Through You Turn, millions have heard the Gospel, orphans have been rescued through a Lighthouse care program, and key leaders have been trained to sustain a church planting movement. Married in 1985, Joe and his wife, Liz, have four children and reside in Springboro, OH. They attend Urbancrest where Joe continues to serve as Staff Evangelist. In addition to his other work experience, Joe has served as a Children’s Pastor for Urbancrest and as a NAMB church planter. 8 ERIC PERKINS PRESIDENT As President of You Turn Ministries, Eric has a heart for people and a strong desire to see them connect with Christ. His desire is to help others discover their spiritual gifts and use them in fulfilling their Great Commission Calling. A native Texan, Eric grew up in a small town just outside Dallas, graduated from Criswell College and earned his Master of Divinity at New Orleans Theological Seminary.