October 2025

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September was a month of meaningful momentum—new languages reached, new people discipled, and new conversations sparked around biblical truth. None of this happens by accident. It happens because of intentional investment, strategic reach, and partners like you who are committed to building the Church globally. Here’s a look at what moved forward last month.

Multiplying through MessengerX

Last month, we achieved a major milestone on the MessengerX app, adding two brand-new languages—bringing our total to 138!

Both new languages are primarily spoken in Iran. Jesus calls us to make disciples of all nations, even those in places where worldviews may conflict with the gospel. Every new language is more than just progress—it’s a doorway for the Holy Spirit to move in hearts that may have never heard the truth in their own language before. Thank you for helping make that possible.

  • Achomi
  • Northern Luri

And around the world, MessengerX continues to grow as a global discipleship platform—free to the world in 138 languages and counting.

In September:

50,085 new users & 402 new cities

This isn't just app growth—it's mission acceleration.

New in Other Languages

Last month, we expanded access to discipleship materials in 19 new foreign-language resources—13 books, 4 audiobooks, and 2 new courses. These aren’t just uploads; they’re trusted biblical teachings now available to communities facing real gaps in spiritual training.

Here are the latest resources now available around the world:

NEW TRANSLATED RESOURCES

13

BOOKS

4

AUDIOBOOKS

2

COURSES

Books

The Bait of Satan

by John Bevere

Hungarian, Javanese, Northern Luri

Drawing Near

by John Bevere

Tamazight Latin, Tamazight Tifinagh

Strong

by Lisa Bevere

Turkmen

Under Cover

by John Bevere

Kannada, Lingala, Twi

Without Rival

by Lisa Bevere

Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati

X: Multiplication

by John Bevere

Ilonggo

Audiobooks

Driven by Eternity

by John Bevere

Portuguese

Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry

by Lisa Bevere

Portuguese

Under Cover

by John Bevere

Amharic

Without Rival

by Lisa Bevere

Burmese

Courses

Under Cover

by John Bevere

Farsi (Video & Audio)

Our Digital Reach

Across social and digital platforms, millions continue to engage with biblical content that cuts through cultural confusion. 

Last month we tackled topics ranging from the Church’s response to the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, the rise of Islam in the West, to marriage struggles, comparison, and eating a biblical diet. The response made one thing clear—people are hungry for truth that doesn’t bend under cultural pressure.

One viewer said it best:

“Thank you for not compromising on the truth and not allowing darkness to rule. This has challenged me to ask myself, ‘Do I compromise on the truth?’”

Want to catch up?

Check out these episodes from last month!

Published October 29, 2025

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Dr. Joseph Serwadda's Story

Over the past decade, numerous pastors and leaders from all over the world have been crying out (and even begging us) for discipleship resources in their language. This may sound extreme, but in America we have an abundance of books and resources that are available to us that are often taken for granted. In many ways, we have access to excess.

In some developing nations, people have never seen a book in their language. When leaders from these nations are given a book, they treat it as sacred gift! They even hand-write books and Bibles word for word so that they can spread this message of hope to others in their sphere of influence.

Dr. Joseph Serwadda, a leader from Uganda who oversees a group of churches that number approximately 27,000, echoes this need among pastors and leaders all over the world: “Our biggest need is not money or bigger buildings, but solid teaching. We lack literature for people to read and study on their own. The more people we have in church who are less instructed in the Word of God, the less solidity we have. Come and help us preserve the harvest. This is a Macedonian call!”

Pastor Yassir's Story

Over the years, Cubans have long suffered under the oppression of a single message: communism. Despite this challenge, Yassir is committed to sharing a new message with his people, a message of transformation that can lead to national revival.

Cubans, in general, have been conditioned toward communistic consumption. That’s why Yassir wants his people to embrace a new identity: a life defined by what they can give. This shift requires growth and maturity that can only come through a new perspective.

He explained, “The Cuban church is strong and filled with passion. But I believe it’s important that we shift our mentality. We need to see how the Gospel goes beyond our own needs. Ultimately, we need to take responsibility for ourselves and our nation, and not just wait for outside intervention.”

There aren’t many Christian resources in Cuba. So, Pastor Yassir’s church, along with many other churches throughout Cuba, have been profoundly impacted by the resources Messenger International has provided for them in their own language.

In our conversations with Pastor Yassir, he often cited an ancient proverb: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you’ve fed him for a lifetime. He sees MessengerX as a tool both to feed his people and teach them to fish.

It’s become evident that after many years in our ministry, the most effective way to transform a village or town is not to construct a church building. This just keeps the local leadership dependent on us.

We are much more effective if we give the indigenous leaders such as Pastor Yassir spiritual knowledge that will empower them to influence their village, town, or city. Such knowledge helps produce the faith needed to grow and sustain the work, which, if necessary, will include buildings and other resources.

Stories like Pastor Yassir’s fuel our mission, because we believe that everyone deserves to know life-transforming truth!

Nura's Story

Before Nura became a follower of Christ, her life was a living hell.
After the death of her husband—from whom she endured many years of abuse and suffering—she became a widow with four children. In search of peace and inner healing, she sought solace in religious places and practices, which only led her deeper into depression and financial debt.


Her last resort was Jesus.


“I came to the Christian church and begged for help! I accepted Christ after I heard of the promise of peace and healing that is found in Him,” Nura wrote. “I slowly began to recover, but there was one thing hindering my healing—unforgiveness.”
Filled with regrets, Nura struggled to forgive her husband. But the grip of offense began to weaken when her pastor handed her a copy of The Bait of Satan.


“I forgave my husband after I learned how much I, too, needed forgiveness,” shared Nura. “Now I am healed, and I have peace for the first time in my life. Some even say I look ten years younger!”

 

Pastor Raphael's Story

Pastor Raphael was raised in Kenya, immersed in a culture of darkness. As a child, he lacked affection because his father believed that strong men don’t show love. He continually witnessed his father beat and belittle his mother. Everywhere he looked, insidious behavior was practiced toward women and infants—families were being destroyed and lives were ending before they had a chance to begin.

This was the destiny Raphael was headed toward.

But everything changed when truth entered the scene. The first area to be transformed was Raphael’s heart—which, in turn, transformed his marriage and his family. And with a strong and healthy family, his whole outlook toward life has changed.

“Through the resources of Messenger International, a relentless passion was ignited in me to see the people of my country free from lies,” shared Raphael. “I discovered my purpose to train up others and bring God’s transforming truth to remote villages.”

Raphael has trekked miles through mud and rain to reach people, often rising early and returning late. He would travel over 50 miles a day with his bicycle—but through the generosity of the MessengerX community, he was given a motorcycle, which has enabled him to double his efforts while easily transporting the resources and supplies he needs to facilitate his classes. Raphael has seen over 200 of his students graduate in the villages he serves.

“Thank you for investing in my people,” expressed Raphael. “Each day tribal warriors are transformed into children of God, marriages are infused with love, and the innocent are protected. Your generosity has given us the tools we need to rewrite our story and reclaim our humanity.”

Dahlia's Story

Formerly a Muslim, Dahlia fled to Turkey after she was expelled from her Iranian school and excommunicated by her family. Her crime? Becoming a Christian.

You can now find Dahlia in a refugee camp, far from what she once called home. But despite the upheaval, she has found purpose in her pain. On a daily basis, Dahlia walks through her makeshift town and prays over the people. They have become her people—the audience of her message.

Dahlia has become a messenger, and she is often spotted lovingly serving those around her and sharing her faith with them. Despite language barriers, people are drawn to her because they see something different in her. And what’s amazing is that she’s not only reaching the people in her refugee camp, she’s also impacting those she left behind in Iran.

“I’ve had calls from Iran,” writes Dahlia. “People who mocked me because of my faith now believe in Jesus and want to know more. So, I tell them about MessengerX, which has a lot of translated discipleship resources.”

As we continue to provide people like Dahlia with life-transforming truth in their own language, we’re helping them grow in their faith and discover their purpose—and we’re equipping them to make a difference in their world.

“I am beyond thankful for all of the books that I’ve been able to read in my language, such as Driven by Eternity, translated in Farsi,” shared Dahlia. “I read them again and again. The messages keep me company in this lonely season, and they inspire me to reveal Jesus to the hurting people all around me.”