A number of years ago, Dr. Ernest Larson, an ophthalmologist, made several medical mission trips to French-speaking Africa. It was during those visits that he became aware of the large number of pastors and church leaders, particularly in rural areas, who had little or no formal training.

Caring for the children of Oaxaca and sharing the love of God was the vision of Al Baker, a quadriplegic from Irving, Texas.

Roger and Rachel Sambou oversee four churches, a clinic, and an orphanage in the village of Bourafaye, Senegal

For a number of years, the educational system in Chad has been declining. While this has affected all students, girls have suffered the most, especially those in rural areas. To address this problem, the Taboloman School is improving its education systems and initiating new vocational training programs that will focus on the educational needs of girls.