EQUIPPING THE CHURCH
Equipping the church with the tools needed to grow in faith, shine the light of Jesus Christ, and build His church.
Bible Distribution
The vast majority of Christians living in the remote villages and rural areas of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe do not own a Bible. Though they desire to know God's Word and grow in their faith, limited access and limited financial resources make it nearly impossible for them to own a Bible on their own.
In 2002, we launched our Bible Distribution Initiative with the desire to place a copy of God's Word in the hands of those eager to grow in their faith. Over the years, we have distributed more than 21,000 Bibles to people who have come to faith in Jesus Christ through our Finish Line churches.
As a result, Christians have developed a closer walk with Jesus, and our churches have experienced a deeper level of spiritual maturity.
Bicycle Distribution
Finish Line pastors spend hours each day walking from one rural area to another in service to their people and churches. Villages in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are sizeable, widespread, and well-populated. People living in these remote areas need Jesus and the ministry of a pastor.
By providing a simple, affordable, and easily repairable mode of transportation, the Bicycle Distribution Initiative maximizes the effort of our pastors and church planters in southeast Africa. The gift of a bicycle allows our ministry leaders to effectively and efficiently serve their people, preach the Gospel, and plant new churches.
To date, more than 600 bicycles have been distributed to Finish Line pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders.
church construction
A number of Finish Line congregations meet outdoors. Gathering under a large shade tree or thatch lean-to is fine when the weather cooperates but makes gathering for church nearly impossible during the rainy season of November through March.
In 2004, we launched our Church Construction Initiative to provide permanent church buildings for our Finish Line congregations. Each structure offers a shaded and dry location for worship, prayer, and discipleship.
Over the years, more than 200 church buildings have been built and serve as a spiritual lighthouse and place of hope in the rural areas and remote villages of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
WOMEN RISING
Providing leadership, discipleship, and evangelism training for thousands of women serving in our Finish Line churches throughout the remote villages of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
Creating ministry initiatives specifically designed to strengthen the spiritual lives of the 60,000 women who attend Finish Line churches each week. Teaching, training, and discipling women to grow in their faith and reach others with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
Launched in 2023, our Women Rising has taken hold and is growing in strength and number. By the end of 2026, our goal is to see vibrant women’s ministry in all 338 Finish Line churches.
