October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
Ministries & Organizations
Nigeria
Restoration Movement ministries, missions, colleges and organizations.
6 organizations
AllMissionsIndependent Christian ChurchEducationConferencesChurch of ChristConsultingPublishingChurch Planting OrganizationCohorts
Independent Christian ChurchAfrica Fire MissionAfrica Fire Mission equips firefighters and communities across Africa through training, fire-prevention education, leadership development, equipment…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Africa Fire Mission
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya,…
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya, AFM brings together fire-service professionals, volunteers, local leaders, governments, nonprofits, schools, and other partners to strengthen emergency response and fire prevention. The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, while its primary ministry and development work is carried out with fire services and communities across Africa. AFM describes its work through four priorities: train, empower, support, and encourage. Training includes firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, incident command, fire investigation, vehicle extrication, community fire prevention, first aid, and other subjects identified with…
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile
Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya, AFM brings together fire-service professionals, volunteers, local leaders, governments, nonprofits, schools, and other partners to strengthen emergency response and fire prevention. The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, while its primary ministry and development work is carried out with fire services and communities across Africa.
AFM describes its work through four priorities: train, empower, support, and encourage. Training includes firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, incident command, fire investigation, vehicle extrication, community fire prevention, first aid, and other subjects identified with local partners. The organization also uses Community Health Education principles to help firefighters and community members develop practical fire-safety knowledge. AFM's development model emphasizes community ownership, local leadership, multiplication of skills, partnerships, and long-term sustainability rather than dependence on outside teams.
Africa Fire Mission currently identifies work in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. Its approach seeks relationships with fire-service organizations, community organizations, and government leaders within the places it serves. In addition to professional training, AFM develops fire-safety curriculum and assessment resources and provides usable personal protective equipment, communication tools, and other firefighting equipment. Its Fire Safety! with Tochi and José resources provide contextualized fire-prevention education for African audiences, while other initiatives address first aid and Active Bleeding Control.
Christian faith is also present within AFM's work. Its organizational model describes human dignity in terms of people being made in the image of God, and mission-trip training information notes that Bible studies and devotions are offered to firefighters who are interested in participating. AFM combines this faith-informed perspective with professional fire-service training and locally led capacity development. The organization works with both career and volunteer firefighters and emphasizes building the ability of local departments and communities to continue training, prevention, and emergency-response efforts themselves.
People can engage with AFM through several avenues. Firefighters, EMTs, leadership trainers, and other qualified volunteers can apply for mission trips that provide hands-on training alongside African first responders. Supporters may also volunteer with organizational projects, provide financial gifts, sponsor aspects of the work, or donate clean and serviceable firefighting equipment that meets AFM's requirements. Recurring and one-time donations help fund its programs, and AFM also accepts certain non-cash gifts. Those interested in serving can review current mission opportunities and application requirements through the organization's website.
Key Links
Contact Information
Socials
Leadership
Independent Christian ChurchSeedPlayerSeedPlayer makes low-cost solar audio players that help ministry partners distribute Scripture and Gospel content in…Independent Christian Church · Missions
SeedPlayer
SeedPlayer — Organization Profile SeedPlayer is a Christian nonprofit project of Resources for the Blind International that makes simple, low-cost solar mp3 players for abundant sowing of Gospel seed. The ministry partners with other organizations to reduce the cost of…
SeedPlayer — Organization Profile SeedPlayer is a Christian nonprofit project of Resources for the Blind International that makes simple, low-cost solar mp3 players for abundant sowing of Gospel seed. The ministry partners with other organizations to reduce the cost of audio Bibles and Gospel content so Scripture and discipleship resources can reach people who may not have regular access to printed materials, digital devices, reliable electricity, or literacy-based learning. The project is connected with Knoxville, Tennessee, and operates through a geographically dispersed, all-volunteer team. SeedPlayers have been used in Cameroon, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, East Africa, East Asia, Ethiopia, former Soviet republics, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Africa, Panama, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Asia,…
SeedPlayer — Organization Profile
SeedPlayer is a Christian nonprofit project of Resources for the Blind International that makes simple, low-cost solar mp3 players for abundant sowing of Gospel seed. The ministry partners with other organizations to reduce the cost of audio Bibles and Gospel content so Scripture and discipleship resources can reach people who may not have regular access to printed materials, digital devices, reliable electricity, or literacy-based learning.
The project is connected with Knoxville, Tennessee, and operates through a geographically dispersed, all-volunteer team. SeedPlayers have been used in Cameroon, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, East Africa, East Asia, Ethiopia, former Soviet republics, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, North Africa, Panama, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Asia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, and Zambia.
SeedPlayer’s ministry model is built around collaboration. The organization does not sell players for personal use. Instead, it works with like-minded people, churches, and ministries to source, assemble, format, and load players for specific outreach projects. Its parent organization maintains oversight of gifts, and the all-volunteer structure helps keep costs low for Gospel distribution projects.
The SeedPlayer device functions like a small audio “bookcase” with shelves for ministry-specific content such as Old Testament, New Testament, evangelistic materials, Gospel music, teaching, testimonies, and other mp3 resources. It includes an internal speaker, optional earbuds, solar and USB charging, an 8GB microSD card, and four-level navigation for shelf, book, chapter, and page movement. These features are designed for private listening, small groups, and field settings where printed materials or internet access may not be practical.
SeedPlayer also helps ministry partners use audio content from multiple Bible and Gospel resource providers. Publicly listed content sources include BibleProject, Davar Partners, Digital Bible Library, Faith Comes By Hearing, Global Recordings Network, Inspirational Films, Institute for Bible Translation, Jesus Film Project, Oral Bibles, Songs for Saplings, and Word of God Speak Ministries. The organization notes that these sources allow SeedPlayers to carry Gospel audio content in many languages.
People can engage with SeedPlayer by praying, giving, requesting the newsletter, contacting the team about a collaborative project, helping with expertise or resources, and supporting projects for groups such as blind disciple-makers, soldiers, hospitalized people, international students, refugees, and language communities receiving newly dedicated Scripture. Its distinct contribution is low-cost, solar-powered Gospel audio distribution designed for broad, flexible use among people who need Scripture and Gospel resources in accessible audio form.
Key Links
Contact Information
Socials
Leadership
Independent Christian ChurchRescued Not ArrestedRescued Not Arrested is a Phoenix-based Christian prison ministry serving incarcerated people and families through Bible…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Rescued Not Arrested
Rescued Not Arrested — Organization Profile Rescued Not Arrested is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit prison ministry that exists to reach incarcerated people and their loved ones with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission. The ministry serves youth…
Rescued Not Arrested — Organization Profile Rescued Not Arrested is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit prison ministry that exists to reach incarcerated people and their loved ones with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission. The ministry serves youth and adults in jails, prisons, correctional facilities, and re-entry settings through Bible distribution, evangelistic outreach, testimony, chaplain support, and volunteer service. The organization is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and serves incarcerated people and families across Arizona, the United States, and international ministry locations. Its public materials describe work with county jail facilities, the Arizona State Juvenile Correctional Department, chaplains nationwide, and mission outreach connected to countries including Belize, China, Costa Rica, Kenya, Kerala India, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, and Zimbabwe. Rescued…
Rescued Not Arrested — Organization Profile
Rescued Not Arrested is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit prison ministry that exists to reach incarcerated people and their loved ones with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission. The ministry serves youth and adults in jails, prisons, correctional facilities, and re-entry settings through Bible distribution, evangelistic outreach, testimony, chaplain support, and volunteer service.
The organization is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and serves incarcerated people and families across Arizona, the United States, and international ministry locations. Its public materials describe work with county jail facilities, the Arizona State Juvenile Correctional Department, chaplains nationwide, and mission outreach connected to countries including Belize, China, Costa Rica, Kenya, Kerala India, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, and Zimbabwe.
Rescued Not Arrested’s ministry began from the story of founder Roger Munchian, who developed a passion for outreach to people in jail and prison after his own experience of incarceration and spiritual transformation. The organization’s message emphasizes that people can be “rescued” through Christ rather than defined by arrest, conviction, or incarceration. Its work is aimed at both the incarcerated and the loved ones who carry fear, grief, and uncertainty outside prison walls.
A central part of the ministry is providing English and Spanish NIV Bibles and NIV Life Application Study Bibles to inmates and chaplains free of charge. Rescued Not Arrested states that it provides Bibles upon request from inmates and chaplains nationwide, with Life Application Study Bibles connected to completion of a nine-lesson correspondence Bible study through American Bible Academy. The ministry also provides Bibles to jail and juvenile correctional settings and has supplied chaplains with large quantities of Scripture resources.
Rescued Not Arrested also serves through re-entry support, facility outreach, baptisms, testimony sharing, volunteer service, and practical care. Its re-entry program is connected with Arizona 2nd Chance programs in state, federal, and county facilities, providing resources for inmates preparing for release. The ministry also notes that it provides prescription eyeglasses and eye exams for inmates needing vision screening.
People can engage with Rescued Not Arrested by donating, volunteering, supporting Bible distribution, serving through approved prison outreach opportunities, participating in ministry events, praying for incarcerated people and families, or contacting the ministry about chaplain requests and service opportunities. Its distinct contribution is a Gospel-centered prison ministry that combines Scripture distribution, correctional facility outreach, re-entry support, testimony, international missions, and practical care for incarcerated people and their loved ones.
Key Links
Contact Information
Socials
Leadership
Church of ChristAfrican Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF)African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) supports ministerial training in Nigeria through Nigerian Christian Bible College and…Church of Christ · Missions
African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF)
African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) — Organization Profile African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) is a Christian missions and education organization that supports ministerial training in Africa. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, ACSF exists to help develop church leaders through Bible-focused education…
African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) — Organization Profile African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) is a Christian missions and education organization that supports ministerial training in Africa. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, ACSF exists to help develop church leaders through Bible-focused education and evangelistic support, with a long history connected to gospel efforts in Nigeria. ACSF’s stated mission is to train preachers, strengthen churches, and carry the saving gospel of Jesus Christ to the continent of Africa. The organization describes its work as combining the training of preachers and evangelists, the education of Bible teachers and church leaders, and support for campaign and mission teams working in Africa. Its primary school partnerships and training efforts are focused in Nigeria and West Africa.…
African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) — Organization Profile
African Christian Schools Foundation (ACSF) is a Christian missions and education organization that supports ministerial training in Africa. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, ACSF exists to help develop church leaders through Bible-focused education and evangelistic support, with a long history connected to gospel efforts in Nigeria.
ACSF’s stated mission is to train preachers, strengthen churches, and carry the saving gospel of Jesus Christ to the continent of Africa. The organization describes its work as combining the training of preachers and evangelists, the education of Bible teachers and church leaders, and support for campaign and mission teams working in Africa. Its primary school partnerships and training efforts are focused in Nigeria and West Africa.
A core part of ACSF’s work is supporting two schools in Nigeria: Nigerian Christian Bible College (NCBC) and West Nigeria Christian College (WNCC). NCBC was started in 1954 in the village of Ukpom, and it offers multiple tracks, including a Diploma in Theology and degree programs connected to an affiliation with the University of Calabar. These pathways are designed to prepare students for ministry and teaching roles and to equip graduates for service in churches and communities.
WNCC was established after several years of planning and began on donated land outside Abeokuta. The school offers a comprehensive Bible training program intended both to prepare secondary-school graduates for further studies and to provide foundational preparation for men pursuing ministry. WNCC also includes an additional year option leading to an advanced diploma, with coursework in areas such as theology, language, ethics, and guided research.
Beyond school support, ACSF invites individuals and congregations to engage through practical avenues: sharing the work with others, praying for the ministry, giving financially, and participating in visits to see the schools’ work firsthand. ACSF also provides updates through newsletters and publishes ongoing stories and reports about ministry and student impact connected to its Nigeria-based schools.
Key Links
Contact Information
Socials
Leadership
Church of ChristObong UniversityObong University is a private, faith-based university in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State,…Church of Christ · Education
Obong University
Obong University — Organization Profile Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that…
Obong University — Organization Profile Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that supports student life and focused academic work, and it positions its identity around Christian values and moral formation alongside degree study. The institution’s history traces back to 1997, when it began as the African College of Management under the Raleigh Group of Institutions, and it later transitioned into a university in 2007 after receiving accreditation from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC). Obong University presents its purpose as transforming lives through education and developing graduates who are academically capable, morally grounded,…
Obong University — Organization Profile
Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that supports student life and focused academic work, and it positions its identity around Christian values and moral formation alongside degree study.
The institution’s history traces back to 1997, when it began as the African College of Management under the Raleigh Group of Institutions, and it later transitioned into a university in 2007 after receiving accreditation from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC). Obong University presents its purpose as transforming lives through education and developing graduates who are academically capable, morally grounded, and prepared to contribute to national and global development.
Obong University’s public materials emphasize Christian values and academic excellence, framing its academic work as preparation for both professional life and service. The university also describes a mission focused on intellectual curiosity and meaningful contributions to society, expressing a faith-informed approach to leadership development and character formation within its campus community.
Academically, the university highlights programs spanning multiple broad areas, including natural and applied sciences, arts and humanities, management sciences, and social sciences, along with pathways connected to continuing education. Obong University also notes an emphasis on technology-driven learning and a strong ICT orientation, reflected in its student portal and online university systems that support applications, records, and campus services.
Students and supporters can engage with Obong University through admissions and campus life touchpoints, including exploring academic offerings, applying through the university portal, and connecting with scholarship and tuition information. Alumni engagement is also presented through the university’s alumni page, and the university publishes news and events that reflect ongoing campus activities and program updates.
Key Links
Contact Information
Socials
Leadership
Church of ChristMarjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and TechnologyMarjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology is a Christian higher education institution in Aba,…Church of Christ · Education
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology — Organization Profile Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology (often called MBash College) is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, focused on training mid-level health and…
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology — Organization Profile Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology (often called MBash College) is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, focused on training mid-level health and allied professionals through programs that blend classroom instruction with hands-on learning. The college is affiliated with the Marjorie Bash Foundation and the Churches of Christ, and it states that it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnicity, or similar categories. The college’s mission centers on accessible, innovative, community-oriented, and technology-driven education that leads to fulfilling careers and lifelong learning. Its stated vision emphasizes Christian principles alongside research and economic sustainability, reflecting a model that aims to serve local…
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology — Organization Profile
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology (often called MBash College) is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, focused on training mid-level health and allied professionals through programs that blend classroom instruction with hands-on learning. The college is affiliated with the Marjorie Bash Foundation and the Churches of Christ, and it states that it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnicity, or similar categories.
The college’s mission centers on accessible, innovative, community-oriented, and technology-driven education that leads to fulfilling careers and lifelong learning. Its stated vision emphasizes Christian principles alongside research and economic sustainability, reflecting a model that aims to serve local and regional community needs within Nigeria’s health system. The school also notes that its curriculum and delivery are designed to be comparable to North American community college approaches, particularly in applied, skills-based learning.
MBash College organizes learning around practical health-science pathways. Its published academic programs include Medical Laboratory Technician, Community Health, Health Information Management (HIM), Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician), Biomedical Engineering & Solar Technology (BMET), Health/Continuing Care Assistant, Surgical/Theater Technology, and Clinical Pastoral (Hospital Chaplaincy) Education (CPE). In addition to these programs, the Division of Continuing Education offers certificate-focused training intended to meet professional development needs for individuals and organizations, including offerings such as emergency first aid/CPR and cancer-control training initiatives.
In its public information, MBash College also highlights service-oriented operations that support the community and reinforce the school’s applied-learning emphasis. These include STEM on Wheels, which brings STEM education to rural schools, and health-related initiatives such as cancer screening and patient navigation. The college also lists practical support services such as medical instrument sterilization, a public library, research consultancy, and commercial laundry—features that can serve both learning environments and community partners.
Engagement pathways vary by audience. Prospective students can apply through the school’s online application portal and consult the academic calendar for session timelines. Community members and organizations can connect through continuing education offerings and college services. Those who want to support the broader work connected with the Marjorie Bash Foundation can give through the foundation’s donation portal, which is linked from the college site.
