God is always at work. Even in the midst of this pandemic, He is doing amazing things, and we want to share them with you! That’s why we’ve started this “Field Stories of Hope” series, where we will share weekly stories of how God is working around the world. To receive an email notification when new stories are posted, simply click here to subscribe.

A Migrant Worker's 700 Mile Evangelism Journey

A Migrant Worker's 700 Mile Evangelism Journey

For those willing to keep their hands to the plow, COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns are opening doors of opportunity to spread the gospel to new people and places. Consider Rohit*, a migrant worker laboring in one of the most populous cities in South Asia. One of over 40 million such migrant workers in his home country, Rohit had already beaten the odds…
Here and There

Here and There

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, three of our missionary families from a partner church in Oklahoma had to leave their homes in Asia and return to the US. They were heartbroken to have to leave their communities abroad, but in the midst of all the changes and uncertainty, God has continued working through them in amazing ways. Each family has…
Transformation of an Idol Worshiper

Transformation of an Idol Worshiper

Arvind* was a priest who led others in the worship of idols for many years. But at the beginning of 2020, he heard the gospel, repented, and was baptized. He immediately began to share his newfound faith, leading others to Jesus and baptizing them as well. The team praised God…
Bread of Life Ministry

Bread of Life Ministry

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated what were already difficult times in Venezuela. Millions had fled the country in recent years, searching for hope and a better life elsewhere. Then, when the pandemic hit, the whole country went on lockdown. An old friend and partner of e3, Carlos*, happened to be traveling through Venezuela at the time…

Seventeen Days

When the COVID-19 virus hit South Asia, like other areas across the world, businesses closed, schools shut down and public buildings locked their doors. This caused fear, anxiety, and complications throughout the region, but it also caused many to experience hope and love like they never had before. This is the story of how that happened.
Faith in the Face of Persecution

Faith in the Face of Persecution

Dahlia* is a Christian like you and me, but where she lives, in South Asia, Christianity is not okay. For her, participating in worship and Bible studies is dangerous, persecution is normal, and putting her faith in Christ means putting her earthly life at risk.

Recently, Dahlia was caught studying her Bible by others in her village…

Bruce Williams' Staff Support Fundraiser

Organized by Bruce Williams

Several years ago, while working in gypsy villages in Ukraine, we discovered that many of the people we were working with were repeating decisions that they had made at an earlier date.  As we began to try to understand what was happening we discovered that we were not communicating in the same way that they communicate with each other.

We came back to the United States and began to research how to reach oral learners.  We discovered that oral learners learn, store, and pass on information differently than print communicators. Through a workshop at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, and several key individuals within the orality movement we began to understand how to be more effective in working in oral cultures.  We also learned that oral learners are in every country, and every social and educational strata.

Since then we have had opportunities to work with oral learners, and train leaders in Ethiopia, Panama, the Middle East and even here in the United States. 

One project in Ethiopia has reproduced over 1600 Bible storying groups with some groups reproducing to the seventh generation. 

Your continuing support will allow us to continue to move into new areas, including the Middle East, Indochina, Russia, Zambia and God willing back to Ukraine.


  • God at work.

    Posted a week ago


    Posted by:
    Bruce Williams

    Read More
  • This was a theology class

    Posted a week ago

    Last month we were invited to train a group of young people, for another organization, who are preparing to leave for an area hostile to the Gospel.  After the five day training, the participants asked if they could tell us what the training had meant to them.  We are always happy to hear from our participants, and determine how we can better serve them in future trainings.

    One trainee told us: "I have many things I am trying to figure out how to incorporate into our ministry. Then you come with the oral strategy, and suddenly I can see all the pieces, like islands, being connected by the orality river. This is one of the best trainings that we have had for the field. 

    Another said, "I thought we were just going to learn some stories, but you have taught a theology class through story"

    After this course I have the expectation of lots of rich times with others, one on one. I just feel the newness of the Scriptures, and the newness of my relationship with the Lord.  The Lord’s relationship with me is refreshed, and I am anticipating more of the same. 

    Many people think that teaching the Bible through story is something for children.  We know that teaching the Bible through story allows oral people to meditate on God's Word, to share with their friends and family, and allows the establishment of reproducing churches in many unreached areas of the world.

    Please keep these young people in your prayers as they are even now leaving for their respective fields of ministry.


    Posted by:
    Bruce Williams

    Read More
  • Arts for a Better Future

    Posted a week ago

    The entire e3 Orality Team was privileged to participate in Arts for a Better Future conference in Ft. Worth.  This workshop will allow us to integrate the arts of our select people groups into their evangelism, discipleship, worship, leadership development and church planting activities.  Using the specific arts that speak to a people group, helps make the Gospel more understandable to those we are trying to reach.

    We are excited by the response to the Gospel that we have seen in Africa, and are looking forward to begin working in Siberia in November.

    Posted by:
    Bruce Williams

    Read More
  • Good news from the Middle East:

    Posted a week ago

    We have recently learned that the group we were able to train in April/May have been successfully using oral methods to reach out to Syrian refugee families.  Praise God for the needs that are being met.

    Posted by:
    Bruce Williams

    Read More
27671
Days to Go