FoxFire Evangelists Zimbabwe

When youth reaches out to youth, the Word spreads like wild-fire.
Purpose:   To systematically share Christ with the people who live in
unreached areas of Zimbabwe and to revitalize the local churches.

Overview:   Since June of 1980, African Enterprise has been sending out
evangelistic teams of energetic young men, fresh from Bible college, to share Christ's love in  Zimbabwe through a program called "Operation foxfire." These dynamic teams travel in pairs and in groups, riding buses and bicycles throughout Zimbabwe to share the Good News and to help build Christ¹s Church.  More than 100 areas and over 100 churches have been revitalized, touching tens of thousands of people.

 The men stay in a community for two months, living and working with the people.  In this way, they develop friendships and trust which paves the way to evangelism.  In the evenings, the teams teach about Jesus Christ.  Later they hold larger open air meetings.

The FoxFire team members benefit from the ministry as they gain valuable experience in evangelism, church planting, discipleship, leadership and developing relationships.  Today former FoxFire team members pastor Churches and lead Church planting ministries throughout the country of Zimbabwe.

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It’s not easy being a member of Foxfire Ministries. Since June 1980, AE’s Foxfire evangelists have been reaching Zimbabwe’s youth as they go out two by two or in groups. These energetic young people, many fresh from Bible College, ride busses and bicycles to reach local churches. Through the Foxfire Ministry hundreds of churches have been encouraged and revived and lives have changed. Many of these young Foxfires are now Zimbabwe’s foremost Christian leaders.

Foxfires are regularly challenged with hunger, thirst, rejection and poor standards of living. Staying in youth hostels, almost always sleeping on the floor. A lot of areas have no electricity and very often no clean water to drink or wood for fires or even enough food
to be shared.

These men have to be extremely dedicated to serve as Foxfires. They need to be strong but compassionate, tolerant and understanding, they need to challenge but not overwhelm. There is seldom enough money to meet expenses, even for basic needs like food and clothing. Working with angry people or in hostile lands they sometimes have no one to
count on but the Lord. This is not a ministry for those who cannot endure extreme hardships but a ministry for those who care so deeply that they are willing to surrender their lives to the Lord that others will hear His Word.

What are Foxfires? Ordinary young men and women, eager to serve God by sharing the Word of Jesus Christ especially with the young people of Africa. Foxfire teams are located in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, and South Africa. Each year each team participates in roughly 65 missions.

What do Foxfires do? They go any place where people gather: into schools, slums, youth groups, churches, hospitals, universities, on the street, in work places, at sports events, anywhere they can to share the gospel. In schools the teams run “Life Skills” classes and
workshops to help teens develop self esteem, decision making skills, HIV/AIDS awareness, ethics and values. Foxfires are given a readymade platform to spread the Good News, telling the students how they too can feel His strength and love. Foxfires work alongside
local Churches or within Christian groups on school campuses to ensure that the ministry of discipleship is carried on after the tea  leaves. Last year the Zimbabwe Foxfires reached approximately 48,000 people of which about 4,000 gave their lives to the Lord. The teams
are empowered with hope, vision and a commitment to teach and enthuse others. They relate to and are trusted by the younger Africans as they speak from personal experiences about the truth of Jesus Christ in their own lives. They answer the one-on-one questions honestly.

Along with spreading the “Word,” Foxfires help with the “Deed” part of AE’s commitment. They become involved in the personal lives of the people and their community, helping physically to accomplish whatever is needed to be done. It can range from cleaning roads to getting physical help from other agencies. The ministry promotes a balanced life concept for young people and focuses on the mental, physical, social and more importantly the spiritual aspects of each individual and their relationship with others.

What training do Foxfires receive? They attend classes with a variety of topics such as: Biblical Teaching, Discipleship, Life Skills, Drama/Dance Interpretation, Bridge- Building, Facilitation, Sports Evangelism, Health Issues, Leadership Development and Customs
and Cultures six to eight weeks prior to their first mission.

What is the monthly allowance for a Foxfire in Zimbabwe? They need US $150 (Z$33,000,000)! This includes cost of bus fares, toiletries, and malaria tablets.

Foxfire is an Extraordinarily Cost Effective Ministry