The Centrality of the Gospel
Many of you are familiar with much of the life-changing work that is done by the Transform South Sudan. You may be aware that:
Lives are saved and health is being restored at the Achiek Clinic.
More students than ever before are being educated at Linda Primary and Hope Secondary Schools.
Growing numbers of leaders are identified at Hope Secondary School and are offered scholarships to higher education.
Women are improving the standard of living of their families through business training and microfinance loans.
But did you know that the Gospel is not only the motivation for all we do, but that it also undergirds and weaves through every area of our ministry?
The Gospel Is Central to Everything We Do at Transform South Sudan
Healing: At the Achiek Clinic, people come to receive medical care. Did you know that Achiek is a Dinka word which means “Creator God”. We gave this name to the clinic as a way of recognizing that it is ultimately God who heals through the agency of our skilled staff. At this clinic, a chaplain prays for all patients who desire prayer and is prepared to share how Jesus is the source of true, eternal healing for all who believe. Additionally, he speaks into the lives of the medical staff, and many have come to faith in Christ through these conversations.
In 2025 Transform South Sudan installed 10 new wells in communities where we had the highest instances of water borne illness. When these wells were officially handed over to the community, a sermon on “living water” was preached by James Baak that resulted in hundreds of people in these villages giving their lives to Christ.
Educating: The students in our primary school are taught how to read using the Bible, and all students in both primary and secondary school engage in Bible studies. All our curriculum is taught from a Christian worldview. In addition to the students receiving saving faith in Christ, they are going back into the villages and sharing the Gospel with their parents, and many of them have become believers. Tukel by tukel, the Gospel is spreading throughout the villages in this area of South Sudan!
Equipping & Empowering: While the women are being taught about writing business plans, profit margins, and proper pricing, they are also being taught Biblical principles for business success. Additionally, they meet weekly for thoughtful Bible studies and encouragement.
Our Pastor Training utilizes a 3-year mobile program that essentially brings the seminary to them. All our pastors go through rigorous training as they become equipped to both plant and lead churches as the gospel goes forth.
And of course, James Baak emphasizes that biblical forgiveness is the foundation for the reconciliation of relationships whenever he engages in peacebuilding and reconciliation programs to promote peace among currently or formerly hostile groups of people.
Certainly, the gospel is at the heart of all that we do at Transform South Sudan. It motivates, inspires and drives us as it is the only hope for a truly transformed people.
Thank you for being on this journey with us.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
(Matt 25:35-40)
For His Glory and For a Better Tomorrow for South Sudan
Mike Vogt
Chairman of the Board | Transform South Sudan