SOUTH SUDAN

PASTOR STEPHEN MATHIANG

SOUTH SUDAN

Pastor Stephen and his wife, Elizabeth are South Sudanese citizens who serve the Lord in South Sudan along with their five children. They founded the Mission Gardens of Christ (MGC) in 2005 in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State and are in the process of extend MGC services from Bor to Juba.

MISSION:
 
The MGC is a witness to all nations for Christ and empowers people to stand for themselves and others. This is accomplished through joining hands with other change agents in and outside South Sudan, as well as focusing on leadership training, church planting, basic education and outreach.


ABOUT SOUTH SUDAN

COUNTRY 
POPULATION

11,265,000

PRIMARY
RELIGION

56.6% Christian

PRIMARY
LANGUAGE

English

NUMBER OF
PEOPLE GROUPS

80

NUMBER OF
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUPS

5

Data as of March 20, 2025

HOW CAN I PRAY FOR THEM?

  • Pray provision of funds for MGC, durable peace in South Sudan, unhindered spread of gospel in and outside South Sudan
  • Pray for MGC to continue acting as a catalyst of peace and unity among various churches, denominations and people of South Sudan
  • Pray for protection and spiritual growth of the MGC family
  • Pray for the expeditious execution of the Great Commission worldwide
  • Pray for the strengthening of the present partnership between MGC and BACC

SERVE WITH US

Working alongside Pastor Stephen, the South Sudan Short Term Missions team will be involved in outreach to children, pastors and church leaders. You will learn the faith and resilience of the Sudanese Christians and support the ongoing ministries of the Mission Gardens of Christ. PAST MISSIONS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
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