Ministry News May 2026
May 2026 Update
Chris & Nancy Maphosa
6/19/20264 min read
T4T Second Edition is Progressing Very Well
T4T second edition is progressing very well though it needs much concentration and is very time consuming.
The training manual is almost complete.
The children's lessons are progressing very well with the team working on it globally and remotely.
We hope and pray that soon or later the material will be ready to be widely used and will benefit children across cultures.
Above: SIM Regional Food and Fellowship Time
Above: Chris in Session during Kariba Training
Above: Kariba Group Photo
Above: SIM Regional Prayer Time
4th Missionary Journey - SIM Regional Prayer and Fellowship
We joined missionary colleagues at SIM Regional Prayer and Fellowship time in Alberton - Johannesburg. Time together was very fruitful and encouraging as we prayed for one another, shared about our ministries and fellowshipped together.
5th Missionary Journey - Kariba Training
In combination with CWO (Christian World Outreach) leadership and T4T training. Indeed, it was very encouraging to share T4T Vision and to train leaders that were present to reach the children and see them as a critical ministry within their denominations and local churches. There was a great confession that most of them havenever seen children as important as T4T challenged them to. Culturally children are seen in a way that makes them less involved and less important than adults. However, T4T brings in a dimension and perception that "Children are important in the Kingdom of God" as per Matthew 18:1-14, etc. Indeed it was an eye opening vision for many of the leaders gathered. They resolved to organize a full-fledged T4T training. We are praying that it will come to pass. Only two pastors out of 16 testified of the goodness of God by a meaningful ministry to the children.
Afternoon:
Group work and preparation
Practical presentations by participants
Evaluation and feedback
Certificate distribution and closing
Challenges Encountered
Limited training time (need more time not at night)
Transportation difficulties for some participants
Saturday Sessions
Morning:
Welcome and meditation
Teaching on lesson presentation
Heart of leader
Child psychology
The Gospel Hand
Counseling Children
Conclusion
The Anosimanjaka training was a meaningful and encouraging experience for both participants and trainers. It strengthened the commitment of local teachers to children’s ministry and laid an important foundation for future T4T activities in Madagascar.
Outcomes / Results
The training produced several positive outcomes:
Participants gained a better understanding of children’s ministry
Teachers learned practical evangelism method
Participants actively engaged in group presentations.
Many expressed willingness to strengthen children’s clubs in their churches.
Future Perspectives
Following this training:
Participants are expected to apply the lessons learned in their local churches.
Follow-up coaching and mentoring will be organized.
Additional T4T trainings are planned in other regions.
Preparation for the Moramanga club launch and Ambatondrazaka advanced training will continue.
Above: Madagascar Group Photo
Above: Madagascar Training Team
Report from Madagascar T4T Team Training
Background / Introduction
In response to the growing need for effective children’s ministry and discipleship in local churches, a two-day T4T training was organized in Anosimanjaka to equip teachers and Sunday school workers with practical and spiritual tools for ministering to children.
Objectives of the Activity
The objectives of the training were:
To introduce the vision and mission of T4T ministry
To strengthen children’s ministry workers
To train participants in practical teaching methods
To equip participants in evangelism tools such as the Gospel Hand and the Wordless Book
To encourage churches to start or strengthen children’s clubs
Activities Conducted
Friday Evening Session
Activities included:
Welcome and opening prayer
Ice-breaker and animation
Presentation of the T4T vision
Teaching on the importance of children in the Kingdom of God
Discipleship
The Wordless Book
Group sharing and prayer
Praise the Lord for:
Thank God for good health in our family
Missionary Journeys so far that have been successfully completed
Prayer Partners and Supporters
Progress of the second edition of T4T material
Pray for:
Please pray for huge work on T4T editing of second edition to be completed sooner.
The rest of our Missionary journeys in 2026
Support for the Maphosas
Ministry and Project Funds
T4T Children to be rooted in Christ and volunteer teachers’ commitment
Bible week with T4T opportunity in training the leaders
A 2026 Madagascar T4T Training and Children’s Launch budget of USD $2000
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