MALAWI
Witnessing the Gospel’s Impact Among the Yao

MALAWI
God’s Word to the Yao People

Amos, FEBC Malawi’s national director, has been proclaiming God’s word to the Yao people for 35 years and counting. The Yao are predominantly Muslim, approximately 4 million in number, with the majority in Malawi.

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Over the years, Amos has tirelessly spread the gospel through radio broadcasts and Listener Groups, bringing hope to thousands upon thousands despite the challenges of poverty and persecution. A Yao himself who converted to Christianity in his twenties, Amos has been using both traditional and new media to reach his people. He runs two FM stations which reach most of this small country, in particular areas where the Yao live. The radio programs he and his young team produce range from gospel messages to practical programs which focus on daily life, such as raising children, marriage and agriculture.

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Picture of FEBCanada’s Executive Director, Evert van Steenbergen, when he traveled to Malawi to visit Amos and witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of the ministry among the Yao people.

Malawi is one of Africa’s poorest countries; many cannot afford to buy a basic radio. With the support of FEB South Africa and donors from Canada and the United States, Amos delivers simple solar-powered radios to Yao communities, which are shared by what we call Listener Groups. These groups vary from 10 to 70 people, and after more than three decades there are now more than 21,000 of these Listener Groups! These groups are often composed of new believers, seekers, and curious Muslims.


Amos spends much of his time visiting these groups, and training local group leaders and pastors. They and the group members also need a great deal of encouragement, as conversion to Christianity often leads to persecution. It is not uncommon for new believers to be beaten up and have their livestock or land confiscated by local imams and their followers. When too dangerous, new believers often move to another community where there is more protection.

One of the Listener Club leaders, Moses, was beaten up badly by several people ordered by the local imam; he bled severely in various places, and because of such danger his father advised him to leave his town. But Moses held a conviction in his heart that he should share his newfound faith with his hometown. Despite losing much of his belongings, he persisted and started a Listener Club in an enclosed yard behind his house. The Lord blessed his obedience, and today his group has about 45 people; all have become Christians.


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Picture of FEBCanada’s Executive Director with Moses in Malawi.

Join the Prayer

We pray for Amos and his team; that they may continue to produce life-changing programs on FM radio and social media. As the ministry expands to Yao people in neighbouring Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique, we pray for guidance and protection. Lord, protect Moses, your servant who in the face of life-threatening danger continues to do your work. Lord, place your favour over your followers who have risked their lives to follow you. Amen.



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