A Two-Pronged Approach Biblical Training + Economic Empowerment

In today’s rapidly changing world, effective missions must address both the spiritual and practical needs of individuals. At Friends of Africa, headquartered in Edgewood, Maryland (21040), we’re laying the groundwork for a training center that goes beyond traditional outreach. By combining Biblical discipleship with skills-based economic empowerment, we are preparing new Christians in Africa to become self-sufficient, grounded in faith, and equipped to transform their communities.

🙏 Spiritual Formation: Discipleship That Lasts

For many people in unreached regions, hearing the Gospel is life-changing—but what happens after conversion? Too often, new believers are left without support, leading to spiritual confusion or even abandonment of their newfound faith. Our vision is to fill that gap through intentional, structured discipleship.

The upcoming center will offer:

• Bible-based curriculum designed for new believers in local languages.

• Seminars, workshops, and mentorship programs to help individuals grow spiritually and understand their identity in Christ.

• Practical training in evangelism to enable converts to share the Gospel confidently within their communities.

• Multimedia resources including tracts, videos, and audio materials tailored for regions with low literacy rates.

By immersing believers in God’s Word and providing consistent spiritual mentorship, we ensure that their walk with Christ is built on a firm foundation—not just for their sake, but for the health of the church in their communities.

🛠️ Economic Empowerment: Meeting Practical Needs

The Gospel addresses every aspect of life—including the need for dignity and provision. In many of the African regions we serve, unemployment and poverty are daily realities. Spiritual growth without practical survival tools can leave new believers vulnerable and disheartened.

That’s why our training center integrates vocational education, offering instruction in:

• Agriculture: Teaching sustainable farming practices to ensure food security and potential income.

• Carpentry and Masonry: Practical trades that are in demand for building homes, schools, and churches.

• Computer Science and IT Literacy: Opening up digital opportunities in an increasingly connected world.

• Small Business Management: Equipping individuals to launch microenterprises with biblical stewardship principles.

We believe economic empowerment is not a distraction from the Gospel, but a natural outworking of it. By providing these opportunities, we not only help believers survive—we help them thrive and become contributors to their communities.

🌍 Why This Vision Begins in Edgewood, Maryland 21040

While the mission field is thousands of miles away, Edgewood, MD is where the vision is nurtured. From our base in Harford County, we are organizing resources, building partnerships, and praying for the future of this work. Our local supporters are vital—they’re not just sending aid; they’re sending disciples and sowing into a vision with eternal impact.

Churches, individuals, and mission-minded families in Edgewood and surrounding areas are invited to join us in this journey. You don’t have to travel overseas to make a difference—you can impact Africa from right here in Maryland.

🤝 Long-Term Impact: Empowered Believers Become Change Agents

Our goal is not simply to teach people how to read the Bible or how to farm. We aim to develop Christ-centered leaders who will go back into their communities as church planters, teachers, and entrepreneurs. These empowered individuals will:

• Plant churches in hard-to-reach areas

• Create job opportunities for others

• Lead by example in integrity, generosity, and faith

• Provide local solutions to local problems, rooted in biblical values

This is the kind of transformation that brings lasting change—not just in one life, but across families, villages, and even nations.

🙌 How You Can Get Involved from Edgewood or Anywhere

Whether you're in Edgewood, Baltimore, or anywhere else in the U.S., you can partner with Friends of Africa in this two-pronged mission. Here’s how:

• Pray for the unreached communities and the development of the training center.

• Give financially to support infrastructure, materials, and scholarships.

• Serve as a volunteer, either remotely or on a short-term mission trip.

• Share this vision with your church, small group, or missions committee.

Together, we can bridge the gap between spiritual hope and physical survival, raising up the next generation of empowered Christian leaders in Africa.

📍 Contact Us – Edgewood, MD

Friends of Africa
📍 1608 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, Maryland 21040
📞 443-460-8768
🌐 www.friendsofafrica.us.com

Let’s build something eternal—starting from Edgewood.