“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven…”
These timeless words from Ecclesiastes 3:1 are a powerful reminder of life’s rhythms and God’s perfect timing. I was privileged to witness a significant moment in this divine rhythm — the inauguration of the IFES movement in São Tomé and Príncipe, which took place on April 26, 2025.
The journey of students’ ministry on this small island, nestled at the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, began in 2019. And now, by God’s grace, it has seen the light of day. I had the honor and privilege of joining Zelalem Abebe, IFES-EPSA Regional Secretary, and Lawrence Gomez, Associate Regional Secretary for West Africa, at the official inauguration of GBU São Tomé and Príncipe. It was humbling speaking at the inauguration on the topic, “Impact of Students Ministry in Ghana: Transforming Lives, Shaping the Nation.”
Please pray for the new Board, the student leaders, and the Church in São Tomé — that they will faithfully nurture these beginnings and that student ministry will thrive on this island.
To God be all the glory!
