In Deed And Truth Ministries
Meet Michael! We are thrilled to announce that Michael Herzinger has joined our ministry team in South Sudan as a dedicated missionary and trainer of our pastors at the Tonj Bible Institute. Michael has been attending the diploma training through Intensive Care Ministries (ICM) so that he can lead the…
Missionaries Return Safely! The heightened security concerns in South Sudan delayed Ben and Sarah Beard from returning as planned, but it did enable them to travel with Suzy around Australia. As IDAT is a beneficiary of the Sandy Running Festival and Bright Futures for several years, it was awesome to…
Pray for South Sudan! As Easter approaches, a time of renewal and hope, South Sudan teeters on the brink of civil war, threatening to unravel years of fragile peace. Recent escalations between government forces and opposition groups have heightened tensions, displacing thousands and deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The…
Exciting Progress! Our construction team has been hard at work, eagerly preparing for the much-needed and long-awaited new Neonatal Ward. We now have the final go-ahead to break ground! While waiting for the grant funds to be released, our team has already completed a new laundry room, ensuring a clean…
Vision for 2025! This year marks 26 years since I took a leap of faith and set foot in war-torn South Sudan on a life-changing mission. I’ll never forget those first few years —landing on dusty dirt airstrips, communicating only through radio to Kenya, drawing water out of a well…
Happy New Year! As we celebrate the New Year, we thank God for YOU our partners and supporters. It’s because of you we are now going into our 26th year of serving in Tonj, South Sudan!! We are so grateful for the way you supported us in prayer and partnered…
Women’s Christmas Tea! It was a joy and honor to share at Horizon Church’s Women’s Ministry Christmas Tea, reflecting on the incredible journey God has led me through over the past 28 years. From the unexpected twists of heartbreak to the resilience He built in my calling, I shared the…
Women’s Conference! Last month we distributed food to a community of Muslim refugees that fled the fighting in north Sudan. We invited them to attend our one-day women’s conference at our church and more than 100 of them came. This powerful women’s event served as a bridge of unity and…
Leader’s Conference! In South Sudan, a nation rich in culture and history but also scarred by conflict and division, the role of effective leadership cannot be overstated. This last month our national team of leaders gathered together in Wau, the second largest city in South Sudan. The purpose was to…
Update on the Food Crisis! South Sudan continues to grapple with a worsening food crisis, as the impact of tribal unrest, unpredictable weather patterns, and economic instability deepens. Over 7 million people, more than half the population, face severe food insecurity, with many areas still at risk of famine. Our…