Peter Kalian

    PETER KALIAN

    SIMI Class: 2016-2017

    Zone: Sopel

    Villages: Kangalita (pop. 1,400), Nakuja-ekalale (pop. 500),  Ayanae-ebur (pop. 900) & Nakitoe Kirion

    # of Churches: 4

    Total Members: 448

    Lighthouses: 13

    Champions: 13


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Motivator Peter reported that the people of Kangalita Village are pastoralists and farmers. There are 158 members that attend church regularly in the mother church. The 8 disciples each have a Lighthouse and the 30 disciples have led 23 people to Christ in 2023. Peter walks to the daughter churches. They are about 33-35 miles from the mother church. One he meets with weekly, one bi-weekly and one monthly. Peter has also identified one more unreached village in his area. It is 5 miles from the mother church and he plans to walk to that village and share the Gospel message in 2024.

    November

    In November, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church this month, where about 45 members attended each Sunday. Peter prays that they would be able to remain strong even though they face many hardships.

    October

    In October, Motivator Peter ministered in 3 churches this month. In the mother church in Kangalita Village, about 76 members attended each Sunday. In the daughter churches: Nakuja Ekalale Village – 93 attended; and in Ayanae Ebur Village – 59 attended. He did an outreach in Kono Village and 8 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Peter prays that they might be able to construct a building to worship in and for those that are suffering from hunger.

    September

    In September, Motivator Peter ministered in 3 churches this month. In the mother church in Kangalita Village, about 56 members attended each Sunday. When the Gospel message was shared in Kangalita Village, 3 people accepted Christ and joined the church. In the daughter churches: Nakuja Ekalale Village – 82 attended; and in Ayanae Ebur Village – 68 attended. Peter prays for spiritual growth in the church and for much needed rain.

    August

    In August, Motivator Peter ministered in 3 churches this month. In the mother church in Kangalita Village, about 75 members attended each Sunday. In the daughter churches: Nakuja Ekalale Village – 95 attended; and in Ayanae Ebur Village – 107 attended. Peter is thankful for God’s goodness and prays for much needed rain.

    July

    In July, Motivator Peter ministered in his church in Kangalita Village, and about 84 members attended each Sunday and 4 new members joined the church. Two disciples shared their faith stories with others and led them to Christ. Peter is thankful for God’s goodness.

    June

    In June, Motivator Peter ministered in his church in Kangalita Village, and about 54 members attended each Sunday. Peter prays for more people to join the church.

    May

    In May, Motivator Peter ministered in his 3 churches where 54 members attended church services in the mother church and 150 in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Peter asks that you pray with him for the leaders in the church and for the many affected by the drought.

    April

    In April, Motivator Peter ministered in his 3 churches where 62 members attended church services in the mother church and 196 in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Peter asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for the church as they build a building.

    March

    In March, Motivator Peter ministered in his 3 churches where 58 members attended church services in the mother church and 150 in 2 of the daughter churches combined.

    February 

    In February, Motivator Peter ministered in his 3 churches where 56 members attended church services in the mother church and 150 in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Peter did an outreach in Kaalalel Village and 10 people accepted Christ.


    2022

    December

    In December, Motivator Peter reported that there are 140 members in the mother church in Kangalita Village. In the daughter churches, there are 170 members in Nakuj-ekalale Village, and 70 members in Ayanae-ebur Village. There are 6 Champions each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples to make disciples of others. Peter plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Nabor!

    November

    In November, Motivator Peter ministered to 4 of his church families. About 59 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 61 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, 50 attended in the daughter church in Nakitoe Kirion Village and 59 attended in the daughter church in Kono Village.

    October

    In October, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. About 59 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 100 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, and 105 attended in the daughter church in Nayanae-ebur Village. He is grateful to God for sustaining them in this time of drought.

    September

    In September, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. About 43 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 72 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, and 109 attended in the daughter church in Nayanae-ebur Village. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior.

    August

    In August, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. About 36 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 69 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, and 103 attended in the daughter church in Nayanae-ebur Village. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior.

    July

    In July, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. About 73 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 90 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, and 81 attended in the daughter church in Nayanae-ebur Village.

    June

    In June, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. About 82 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 107 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, and 112 attended in the daughter church in Nayanae-ebur Village.

    May

    In May, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. About 74 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, 96 attended in the daughter church in Nakuja-ekalale Village, and 99 attended in the daughter church in Nayanae-ebur Village. There are 20 disciples learning how to make disciples of others.

    April

    In April, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. Approximately 75 believers met each week in the mother church and 202 in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Three new members were added to the daughter church this month. Peter is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering due to the drought.

    March

    In March, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. Approximately 79 believers met each week in the mother church and 86 in 2 of the daughter churches combined. He did an outreach in Kadupungorok Village and 8 people accepted Christ and were baptized! Peter is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

    February

    In February, Motivator Peter ministered to 3 of his church families. Approximately 68 believers met each week in the mother church and 143 in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Peter is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him that more souls would be open to hearing the message of the Good News.

    January

    In January, Motivator Peter ministered to all of his church families. He ministers to two of the church families weekly and the other two bi-weekly as they are not full-fledged churches yet but is developing disciples. Approximately 117 believers met each week in the mother church and 140 in the daughter churches combined. Peter walks to each one of these churches, they are about 2-3 kms/1-2 miles away. He is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International.


    2021

    December

    In December, Motivator Peter ministered to all of his church families. Approximately 70 believers met each week in the mother church and 275 in the daughter churches combined. Five new members were added to the mother church and 6 to the daughter churches this month. Peter is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him over the evil presence of witchcraft in his villages, for strength as he walks from village to village and for the believers that are migrating due to the drought.

    November

    In November, Motivator Peter ministered to 4 of his church families. Approximately 74 believers met each week in the mother church and 254 in 3 of the daughter churches combined. Peter is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him over the evil presence of witchcraft in his villages, for strength as he walks from village to village and for the believers that are migrating due to the drought.

    October

    Motivator Peter now oversees 5 churches. About 67 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 197 attended in the 4 daughter churches combined.

    September

    In September, Motivator Peter held services in all 4 churches, and 3 people were saved. About 63 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 159 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined.

    August

    In August, Motivator Peter ministered to the people in his church family. About 52 members attended church services in the mother church each week and 230 members in the 3 daughter churches combined. 3 new members were added to the mother church. Peter is grateful to SHARE International for the prayers and financial support. He asks that you join him in praying for the church members as this is planting season and many don’t come to church.

    July

    In July, Motivator Peter ministered to all 4 of his churches. Approximately 63 believers met every Sunday for services in July in the mother church and 287 in the 3 daughter churches combined. Peter asks that you pray with him for food and water for the people some of them are having a hard time getting food and water.

    June

    In June, Motivator Peter ministered to the people in his church family. About 57 members attended church services in the mother church each week and 295 members in the 3 daughter churches combined. 3 new members were added to the daughter churches. Peter is grateful to SHARE International for the prayers and financial support. He asks that you join him in praying for rain in this season of drought.

    May 

    In May, Motivator Peter ministered to the people in his church family. About 56 members attended church services in the mother church each week and 230 members in the 3 daughter churches combined. 8 new members were added to the daughter churches and 4 to the mother church. Peter is grateful to SHARE International for the prayers and financial support. He asks that you join him in praying for rain in this season of drought.

    April 

    In April, Motivator Peter ministered to the people in his church family. About 44 members attended church services in the mother church each week and 172 members in the 3 daughter churches combined. 4 new members were added to the daughter churches and 2 to the mother church. There are now 5 Champions leading 5 Lighthouses with 35 members learning how to disciple others. 12 disciples have shared their faith and led other to Christ this month! Peter is grateful to Share International for the prayers and financial support. He asks that you join him in praying for rain in this season of drought.