As 2025 comes to a close, our hearts overflow with gratitude—for God’s faithfulness and for you, our Lifeword Partners. Your prayers, support, and generosity have carried the gospel into homes, villages, cities, and online communities across the world. From the islands of the Philippines to the villages of Africa, from the digital spaces of the Middle East to churches across Europe and the Americas, God’s Word has gone forth in power.

A Year of Global Gospel Impact

In the Asia-Pacific, Regional Director Brother Pete Etabag led with faithfulness through a season of personal loss. Despite challenges, the Lifeword Installers team installed three new low-powered FM stations and maintained several others—broadcasting the gospel 17 hours a day to communities without internet access. Brother Pete also trained more than 20 pastors in social media broadcasting and continues equipping leaders online so the message of Jesus can reach even the most remote villages.

In the Middle East, Brother Joe Costa reports significant growth in digital ministry. Lifeword now manages six specialized social media pages designed for Muslims, seekers, atheists, and young adults exploring Christian apologetics. Weekly Bible studies, a growing book club, and The Feast Project—an outreach to LGBTQ youth—are drawing people into Scripture and meaningful conversations. A new website is also underway, offering free access to years of gospel teaching across the Arab world.

Across Africa, Brother Hayford Jackson and regional teams in Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Liberia, and Mali rejoice over new believers and strengthened churches. Lifeword Cloud and community information centers continue to share the gospel where internet access remains limited. Through evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development, the gospel continues to take root and flourish.

In Europe, Brother Bogdan Bilav celebrates five new believers baptized in local Gypsy churches and the growing reach of Lifeword Romania. Their Facebook page surpassed 10,000 followers, and a new weekly TikTok program—Encouragements, produced by team member Tamas Dana—is offering biblical inspiration to younger audiences.

In The Americas, Brother Rigoberto Jiménez reports that new Spanish-language programs—Whispers of the Bible, Breaking Point, and Pearls of Great Price—are blessing listeners with hope and truth. Looking toward 2026, the team plans to launch worship-focused and student-led content to help young believers grow in their faith.

Across every region, the story is the same: God is moving, lives are being changed, and the gospel is being proclaimed. Every baptism, broadcast, and digital interaction stands as a testament to His power and the faithfulness of partners like you.

Looking Ahead: Lifeword’s Vision for 2026

As Lifeword steps into a new year, Executive Director Donny Parrish has outlined bold goals that will expand the ministry’s reach and deepen its global impact.

1. Growing to 185 Broadcast Languages
Lifeword plans to increase its broadcast languages from 175 to 185, bringing the gospel to even more people in their heart language.

2. Advancing FOLLOW Translations Worldwide
FOLLOW, Lifeword’s online discipleship platform, will expand as Arabic and Romanian translations are completed and implementation begins throughout the Philippines.

3. Building a New Missionary Training Facility in the Philippines
A new training center and studio will equip pastors, missionaries, and leaders with tools for media ministry and traditional missions across Southeast Asia.

4. Releasing an English-Language Children’s Program
Lifeword will launch its first English children’s program—designed to help young kids understand and love God’s Word.

5. Expanding Giving Pathways for Churches and Global Listeners
New funding opportunities will provide streamlined tools for BMA churches, simplified giving options for international listeners, and ways to support specific global projects.

Moving Forward—Together

As we enter 2026, we do so with joy and confidence in God’s continued work. Thank you for standing with Lifeword as we take the gospel to the nations—one broadcast, one message, and one heart at a time.

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” — Psalm 126:3