All things new
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19
Praying over a woman and her family in Kiteezi, Uganda, who are stuck in a cycle of material poverty.
RE-INTRODUCING TOLI-UGANDA. God knows all our unknowns. His sovereignty is unmistakably woven into the story of TOLI’s new partnership with Deliverance Church Kiteezi in Uganda.
Deliverance Church Kiteezi is part of a network of over 660 churches throughout Uganda. Our paths first crossed in 2022, not in Uganda, but in Kenya, through a Regional Conference with Development Associates International (DAI) – a Colorado Springs-based ministry that provides global leadership training.
Through prayer, meetings, vision trips, and more prayer… what began as a leadership conference blossomed into a partnership to transform communities in Uganda with the Gospel and microloans.
On April 5th, that vision officially launched when Deliverance Church Kiteezi hosted its first-ever TOLI Business Basics Course. The room was full of eager volunteers, TOLI staff members, and future TOLI clients – all gathered to learn about budgeting, marketing, leadership, and the incredible possibilities that come with a microloan. After five days of training, each participant received a certificate of completion to mark the beginning of their journey with TOLI.
The participants at Deliverance Church Kiteezi’s first Business Basics Course.
And God is at work! At the end of the course, Nicholas Wafula, a Partner Ministry leader in Uganda, shared the Gospel. He shared how God not only cares for clients' physical needs, but He cares for their spiritual needs. In that moment, one future client stepped forward – giving his life to Christ.
A new chapter is beginning in Uganda. Please pray for Deliverance Church and the lives they will touch through the program.
INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST TOLI-US TEAM MEMBERS.
JACK SENTZ. Jack joins TOLI as Program Associate in the US office, where he'll help expand our program's impact and capacity. As an entrepreneur himself, with a heart for the Lord, Jack is passionate about bringing holistic transformation to people in material poverty.
Here's a quick Q+A to get to know Jack better:
What drew you to TOLI? I love how TOLI’s program seeks to walk the journey of faith in Jesus with clients while simultaneously meeting an immediate need. The material and the spiritual aren’t thought of as two different things. At TOLI, we want to see our clients' entire lives change for the better, not just their financial position.
What is a random fact about you? My fun fact for life is that one time I rollerbladed 100 miles in a day, from Buena Vista to Colorado Springs.
What is your favorite Bible verse? Colossians 2:20, “Therefore, since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belong to it, do you submit to its rules?"
CHELSEA CHARLES. Chelsea joins TOLI as a part-time Administrative Assistant. With extensive ministry experience overseas, Chelsea brings her heart for the nations and for administration to the TOLI team. Hear more about her heart for the Lord in a Q+A!
What drew you to TOLI? What attracted me to TOLI was its ministry structure and the way it seeks to uphold the dignity of those it serves. The ministry empowers people to use their God-given gifts and talents to better their lives and the lives of their families and community. I love that this is all done in the name of Jesus and is a way to lead people to Christ!
What is a random fact about you? I love the ocean... like LOVE it! I enjoy the mountains where I live, but the beach is my happy place.
What is your favorite Bible verse? My favorite verse is Psalm 73:26 – “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
THE TOLI FAMILY EVENT
The “TOLI Family Event” is May 2nd, and we’d love to see you there. Reserve your seat today to celebrate 10,800+ clients, 68 staff, and the generous community of this big, beautiful TOLI family. Join us for dinner, live music, and stories.
You won’t want to miss it!
