From the Field

Stories & Updates

Posts & reflections from our work in Nigeria

Holy Spirit, Open Their Eyes!

Holy Spirit, Open Their Eyes!

God is moving in Nigeria. People are coming to God! He invites us to join Him in this work, but it is the work of the Holy Spirit ALONE to move in people's hearts! Will you join us in praying for Holy Spirit revival in Nigeria?

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Seattle Missions Fest

Seattle Missions Fest

Friday/Saturday, October 10th - 11th, Missions Fest Seattle will be hosting MANY ministries, including SFA! See the flyer above, get more info HERE!

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Say HELLO to Officer Jacob, Head Of Security!

Say HELLO to Officer Jacob, Head Of Security!

THIS Saturday, September 20th , 6:30-8:30pm, Sage Hills Church, Wenatchee, WA in the Fireside Room, SFA Secretary Carisa Haven will be sharing about SFA, and her recent trip to Nigeria.

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Partners In Progress!

Partners In Progress!

Saturday, September 20th, 6:30-8:30pm, Sage Hills Church, Wenatchee, WA in the Fireside Room, SFA Secretary Carisa Haven will be sharing about SFA, and her recent trip to Nigeria.

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A WONDERFUL School Report!

A WONDERFUL School Report!

After visiting MANY of our schools in Nigeria, I can say with great confidence that the schools are doing very well. We spent WEEKS traveling with Reverend John Raji, our SFA Assistant Director, and his wife Josephine - THEY admin all of the Kogi State schools, a several others! School reports are v

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A Miraculous Trip W/ Phyllis To A Village In The Bush!

A Miraculous Trip W/ Phyllis To A Village In The Bush!

SFA Secretary Carisa Haven (left) traveled to Nigeria with a dear friend, Carol Barrett (right), in June/July! It was a highly successful trip! With Missionary Phyllis Sortor (center), we visited MANY of our schools, and God was with us in the lengthy travel! There are SO MANY stories to tell!

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Miracle #1

By Schools for Africa July 15, 2025 Miracle #1, from Missionary Phyllis Sortor I have a story to tell you - an amazing miracle - actually, TWO miracles!  I’ll tell you Part 1 this month

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Bible Translation For The Fulani!

Bible Translation For The Fulani!

The image below is of John 3:16 in Fufulde, which translates to "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

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Enugu Secondary School is FINISHED!

Enugu Secondary School is FINISHED!

REMEMBER the unfinished building in Enugu that Phyllis and Team SFA tackled in the spring? It is completed! WOW! It looks amazing! The school was originally going to be primary only, but Rev. Mathias and wife Nse introduced a Secondary School using the 2nd and 3rd floors. When they tried to register

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Bobi Update, Schools Reopened!

Bobi Update, Schools Reopened!

On Bobi Grazing Reserve, our schools were recently attacked by bandits! They stole valuables, beat anyone who stood up to them, and kidnapped a teacher! Praise God, the teacher was released, and the reserve has been peaceful since then. All of our schools have resumed classes, and learning is going

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Bobi ATTACKED Again!

Bobi ATTACKED Again!

On May 6th, Phyllis received this terrifying message from one of our teachers on Bobi Grazing Reserve: Good evening Ma. Ma, Bobi Grazing Reserve is under attack by bandits! They came this afternoon in mass, but thank God l have informed the headmasters to shut down the schools before their arrival.

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Bright Hope Christian Academy High School Enugu is NEARLY FINISHED! The Church FINISHED, and A NEW BOARD MEMBER!

Bright Hope Christian Academy High School Enugu is NEARLY FINISHED! The Church FINISHED, and A NEW BOARD MEMBER!

Greetings, FRIENDS!

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