Monday, February 9, 2026

Completing the Great Commission in Nigeria

Having completed our fall evangelistic campaign (Phase I) in Nigeria, and our campaign to conserve the harvest (Phase II), we began our Phase III campaign for completing the Great Commission on February 1, 2026.

Many of the activities are the same in Phase III as in Phase II, such as people getting saved, baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit, baptized with fire, receiving deliverance, healing, miracles, etc., as the new believers and existing ones continue to be discipled, attend Life Transformation Groups (LTGs), and become part of the new fellowships, even as some new fellowships may continue to be established, elders appointed and set in.

However, the new focus is on discipleship, multiplication of disciples, and leadership development, (as well as possibly establishing more new fellowships as the need arises). Once we have appointed elders in these fellowships, they will serve under the oversight of our brother Henry (pictured above), who has been trained in our DTS and has years of experience in ministry.

Our Lord said in His Great Commission, which is our marching orders as soldiers of Christ:

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Mat 28:18-20)

We are going, we are making disciples, we are baptizing them, we are teaching them to obey everything our Lord commanded the original disciples in the gospels, including the Great Commission, in which he commanded us to do all of the above. We are casting a vision for multiplication among the new believers, that if they do what we are doing, making disciples and teaching them to do all that Jesus commanded, then their disciples will also be making disciples and teaching them to do all that Jesus commanded.


Below you will find our updates for this Phase III campaign (all photos at link above, once we post them):

February 28, 2026

Dear Brother Len,

I trust you are well.

Below is the update on the work across the various locations. We are encouraged by the visible hand of God in each center and remain intentional about strengthening leadership, deepening discipleship and LTG, and consolidating the gains recorded so far.

1. Liberty Road (Urban Location)
The work at Liberty Road remains strong and consistent, with steady attendance and continuous spiritual growth. Deliverance continues to bear fruit, as individuals are being set free from various forms of spiritual oppression. Structured and systematic teachings are helping many, especially those from Catholic backgrounds, gain doctrinal clarity and stability in the faith. New souls are being added weekly, and commitment among the core disciples is improving. Leadership support is stable and cooperative.

Elder: David Agorye (currently functioning as elder)

2. Bebuabong
The fellowship is stable and gradually advancing despite certain limitations. One new soul was added recently, and interest in the teachings is growing. However, literacy challenges continue to hinder the full implementation of LTGs. There is still a strong need for foundational teaching on the Holy Spirit and basic discipleship principles to establish believers more firmly.

Elder: John Uluga

3. Ukwel Obudu
The work is progressing steadily through consistent foundational teaching and structured discipleship meetings. Spiritual understanding is improving gradually among the disciples. Although growth is moderate, commitment is strengthening, and there is openness to deeper teaching. Continued follow-up and leadership reinforcement will help stabilize the fellowship further.

4. Ohong
Ohong remains spiritually vibrant and responsive. Water baptisms have taken place, and there is clear evidence of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues. Several deliverances have been recorded, and testimonies are strengthening the faith of the brethren. Leadership is stable and functioning effectively, and discipleship structures are active and organized.

Elders: John Akwagiobe, John Attah

5. Karu 1
There is visible spiritual growth in this center, with increasing hunger for the Word. Though progress is steady, leadership formation is still in view and requires further strengthening. Literacy challenges are affecting LTG structure, but the disciples remain receptive to teaching and pastoral guidance. With continued mentorship, the leadership base will become more stable.

Leadership: Elders still in view

6. Karu 2
This center is presently undergoing reorganization. The disciples were scattered earlier, and regathering them remains a primary focus. A planned trip could not take place this week because the brother scheduled to travel with me is currently caring for his wife following her CS delivery. We expect to resume movement and direct engagement as soon as possible. Strategic follow-up will be required to stabilize and rebuild the fellowship.

Challenge: Regathering and stabilizing the disciples

7. Betukwel
The fellowship is experiencing strong spiritual activity and noticeable growth. Deliverances have taken place, and I prayed for another partially blind woman whose sight is gradually being restored. Five additional souls have joined the fellowship recently. Several testimonies of God’s intervention have encouraged the brethren, and attendance continues to increase weekly. Leadership is functional and supportive.

Elders: Formed (Mr. Ogar)

8. Kakum
The work in Kakum is advancing steadily. Water baptisms have been conducted, manifestations of the Holy Spirit are evident, and deliverance continues effectively. Two additional souls were recently added, and discipleship structures are operating consistently. Leadership is established and providing stability for further growth.

Elders: Formed (Brother Demian)

9. Prison Fellowship
The prison fellowship remains consistent and structured. Meetings are held regularly, and LTG activities are ongoing. The inmates are responding positively to the teachings and spiritual oversight, showing genuine interest in growth and transformation.

We remain focused on consolidating the progress made, strengthening leadership capacity in every center, improving LTG implementation, and deepening discipleship across all locations.

Thank you for your continued support, guidance, and oversight.

Blessings,
Bro John

February 21, 2026

Dear Brother Len,

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please find below the consolidated Phase III ministry report across all active locations. We thank God for the steady progress recorded and remain committed to strengthening discipleship structures in every center.

1. Liberty Road (Urban Location) 
Work continues steadily with visible spiritual growth. Several deliverances were recorded, including freedom from demonic manipulation, gambling spirits, and witchcraft oppression. Many Catholics within the fellowship are gaining doctrinal clarity through structured teachings

Elder: David Agorye (currently functioning as elder and pastor)

2. Bebuabong 
The fellowship remains stable with gradual growth. Two new salvations were recorded. However, literacy limitations continue to affect LTG implementation, and further foundational teaching on the Holy Spirit is needed

Elder: John Uluga

3. Ukwel Obudu 
The work is progressing steadily with foundational teachings. Spiritual growth continues through structured discipleship.

4. Ohong 
This location continues to experience strong spiritual activity, including baptisms and evidence of the Holy Spirit through speaking in tongues. Several deliverances have been recorded, and leadership structure is stable.

Elders: John Akwagiobe and pastor, John Attah

5. Karu 1 
There is steady spiritual growth with manifestations of the Holy Spirit and one recorded deliverance. Leadership development is ongoing, though literacy challenges limit LTG establishment

Leadership: Elders still in view

6. Karu 2
This center is currently in a rebuilding phase. Disciples were scattered, and efforts are ongoing to regather and stabilize the fellowship. Leadership formation remains a priority

Challenge: Disciples scattered; ongoing effort to regather and stabilize the fellowship

7. Betukwel 
The fellowship is spiritually active with evidence of the Holy Spirit and deliverance. One blind woman received her sight back. 

Leadership has been formed, and LTGs are functioning among literate disciples.

Elders: Formed (Mr. Ogar)

8. Kakum  
The work is progressing well with water baptisms, Holy Spirit manifestations, and active deliverance. Leadership has been established, and discipleship structures are functioning and is ongoing.

Elders: Formed (Brother Demian)

9. Prison Fellowship  
The prison fellowship remains active, with consistent meetings and ongoing LTG implementation. The disciples are responding positively to structured teachings and spiritual oversight.

Additionally, I have now begun laying hands on the elders as part of strengthening the leadership structure and spiritual oversight across the various centers [all locations listed above].

We remain committed to consolidating the gains recorded, expanding LTG implementation, raising stable eldership, and deepening discipleship across all locations.

Thank you for your continued guidance and oversight.

Blessings, bro John

February 11, 2026
Dear Brother Len,

Greetings. I hope you are doing well.

Below is the detailed update across the various locations:

1. Liberty Road (Urban Location)
Work is ongoing steadily. Water baptism and deliverance has been conducted. 

Esther was delivered from the spirit of madness and demonic manipulation. Sister Precious’ son  was delivered from the spirit of gambling and native doctor spell. Fortune was delivered from demonic  oppression involving witchcraft manipulation. God has done a significant work in this location. Many Catholics in the fellowship are beginning to gain clarity through sound and structured teachings.

David Agorye is no longer serving as pastor; now functioning as elder. His assistant is brother Emmanuel. There are 20–25 disciples there, sometimes up to 30, as attendance fluctuates. LTGs are ongoing.

2. Bebuabong Location
There have been two new salvations. There are 15 disciples total, but there are no LTGs yet (most cannot read). The elder is John Uluga.

3.Ukwel Obudu Location 
Water Baptism: No
Deliverance: Yes (1 person delivered from marine kingdom oppression).
Holy Spirit: More teaching needed; several still undergoing deliverance.
New Salvation: 1
Elder: Justin Adorbe
Number of Disciples: 12
LTGs: Not yet established; still building capacity.

4. Ohong Location
Water Baptism: 5 baptized
They have been baptized with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues, and have also received holy fire baptism. Several deliverances recorded. There are over 30 disciples. LTGs are ongoing among those who can read. The elders have been officially set in place, namely John Akwagiobe and John Attah.

5. Karu 1 Location
They have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues, as well as holy fire baptism. One sister delivered from marine oppression. There are over 15 disciples, but no LTGs yet (majority are elderly and cannot read). I have not yet formed elders; leadership still in training.

6. Karu 2 Location
Elders are not yet formed; still training. Our challenge is that disciples are scattered, so we are in an ongoing effort to regather them.

7. Betukwel Location
They have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues, as well as holy fire baptism. Deliverance has been conducted. There are over 18 believers and LTGs are ongoing among literate disciples. The elders have been officially set in place. 

8. Kakum Location – Phases II & III
Four new believers have been baptized. They have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues, as well as holy fire baptism. Deliverance has been conducted.  
There are 23 disciples. LTGs are ongoing among literate disciples. Elders have been formed.

9. Prison: fellowship and LTG is on going.

Thank you for your continued guidance and oversight. We remain committed to strengthening discipleship structures, raising up elders, and improving LTG implementation across all centers.

Blessings,
John

Summary:
Nine new fellowships have been planted with a total of over 138 disciples. Many have been water baptized and received deliverance. Many have also been baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire, and numerous LTGs have been started. Elders have also been set in place in six of the fellowships.

Author's Note: If you enjoyed this post, you may also like to read Conserving the Harvest in South SudanSouth Sudan End Time Evangelistic Outreach. Also see the Home page of this blog for more testimonies. You are invited to view my collection of blogs at Writing for the Master.

Do You Want to Know Him?

If you want to know Jesus personally, you can. It all begins when you repent and believe in Jesus.  Do you know what God's Word, the Bible says?

“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” (Mar 1:14b-15).  He preached that we must repent and believe. 

Please see my explanation of this in my post called "Do You Want to Know Jesus?"

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Len Lacroix is the founder of Doulos Missions International.  He was based in Eastern Europe for four years, making disciples, as well as helping leaders to be more effective at making disciples who multiply, developing leaders who multiply, with the ultimate goal of planting churches that multiply. His ministry is now based in the United States with the same goal of helping fulfill the Great Commission. www.dmiworld.org. 

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