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From Heavy Burden to Filled with Peace: Chhaya’s Story

From Heavy Burden to Filled with Peace

Through our partnership with the Bronner Burgess Memorial Fund, 10% from every Buzzbox supports ministries around the world. Here’s a story shared from one of those ministries, Doulos Partners:

At Doulos Partners, we regularly hear stories of transformation that remind us why the Gospel is worth everything. One such testimony comes from a woman in South Asia whose devotion to her gods could not  bring the peace she longed for. In the midst of brokenness and despair, through the prompting of her mother- in-law, she encountered Jesus after joining a local group. That is when everything changed. Read on to see  how God is moving through our ministry partners in powerful ways.

A Search for Peace – Chhaya’s Story

I come from a Hindu family and was a great devotee of the goddess, Kali. Unfortunately, all of my beliefs and Hindu practices never brought peace to my life. My relationship with my husband was not good at all, and due to some family issues, my husband asked me for a divorce. I tried to do whatever I could to fix our marriage problems, but it failed. I went into deep depression because I was very hurt and disappointed with my life. So, one day I decided that it would be better to end my life and my sorrows because I felt that I had lost everything.

A New Beginning

Thankfully, my mother-in-law had heard about Jesus, and she encouraged me to attend the group in our neighborhood and talk to the Christian people. She told me that they would pray and could help me. She literally forced me to attend, so I reluctantly went. When I heard the message of Jesus Christ, my heart was filled with peace, and I felt as if some heavy burden was lifted from my heart. I asked the members to pray for me, and I was given a bible to read.

A Family Transformed

After reading God’s word, I understood the love of God, and it changed my life. The Lord Jesus answered my prayers and brought peace in our marital relationship. I am so thankful because my husband is still with me, and he also, after hearing the Gospel, has decided to follow Jesus. We left all our idol worship, and we now follow only Jesus. Praise God, my entire family knows Jesus as their personal Savior today.

Stories like Chhaya’s remind us of the incredible impact the Gospel has on individual lives and families. Through your support of Buzzbox Coffee and the Bronner Burgess Memorial Fund, ministries like Doulos Partners can continue sharing the hope of Jesus around the world. Thank you for helping make stories like this possible.

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The Witch Doctor Who Found Peace

The Witch Doctor Who Found Peace

At Buzzbox Coffee, we believe that a good cup of coffee can fuel more than your morning routine — it can fuel Kingdom impact around the world. Through our partnership with Burgess Ministries and the Bronner Burgess Memorial Fund, 10% from every Buzzbox you enjoy goes directly to support evangelical ministries like Doulos Partners. And thanks to this partnership, lives are being transformed in the most unexpected places.

Recently, Doulos Partners shared an incredible story:

In a remote part of the world, where there are no schools, hospitals, or grocery stores — and where people still rely on witch doctors for healing — the Word of God is breaking through.

One local witch doctor heard the message of Jesus, believed, and was forever changed. He immediately began telling others about his new faith. As he shared the Good News, 11 Discovery Bible Study groups sprang up almost overnight, ranging from 11 to 17 people each.

When disciple-makers traveled there to provide training, something remarkable happened: 57 people were baptized in two days — including the witch doctor himself.

And the story didn’t stop there. Word spread beyond the villages. Even an immigration officer reached out, saying he had many people eager to learn more about the Bible and become disciple-makers themselves. He offered to cover all the costs of training to make it happen.

From a single transformed life, entire communities are now hearing the gospel — and responding.

‍“Paul wrote: ‘The Word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints and their marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.’ (Hebrews 4:12)

Together, we are seeing that truth come alive in places we may never travel — but where God is at work in powerful ways.

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Tanzania, South Africa

Tanzania, South Africa

Doulos has been exploring the options of work in Tanzania, Africa, with hopes to train and encourage local leaders, and continually support their evangelism and church planting efforts.

About Tanzania

Tanzania is a remarkably diverse country, consisting of around 44.9 million people from 158 ethnic groups who speak languages representing all four major African language groups. Additionally, they have extremely diverse religious beliefs – The country’s constitution provides for freedom of religion, and this right is generally respected by all.

Religion in Tanzania

It is estimated that anywhere from 30-60% of the population identifies themselves as Christian, another 30% of identify as Muslim, and the remaining population adhere to the various indigenous religions.

All religious organizations are banned from involvement in politics, and politicians are restricted from using language intended to incite one religious group against another or to campaign towards specific religious groups. In public schools, religion may be taught in the form of a class on religion, but it is not part of the national curriculum.

Thank you

The soil is very fertile in this part of Africa and we are excited about the opportunities to lead many to Christ! Please join us in prayer as we continue to determine the best ways to reach Tanzanian people with the word of God. Thank you for supporting us with your daily cup of coffee.

– The Doulos Partners

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How International Missions Can Have The Greatest Impact

How International Missions Are Impactful

The Bible is very clear in Matthew 28:19 that we are to make disciples of all the nations. International mission trips are a great way to participate in following this command & learn more about different cultures. With short-term mission trips on the rise, it’s easier than ever to get involved. However, how can we have the greatest impact & respect those we visit?

Training Native Pastors to Reach Their Communities

No one coming into a country from the outside can understand the people of that country as well as one of their own. That is why it is so important to train native pastors who can then reach those around them with authentic care & understanding.

These individuals know the culture and the language. They know the reasons why people are hesitant to accept the Gospel. With access to resources and training, they are equipped to reach their geographical area and continue to help disciple these new believers along the way.

Please continue to support Doulos Partners in the training of native pastors with your prayers and your coffee purchase.

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Carry A Child On Your Shoulders

Carry A Child On Your Shoulders

On behalf of our family and everyone involved in the Rick and Bubba Show we thank you for now being part of God’s work through our son’s name. My wife and I have personally worked with the ministries that receive grants from the BRONNER BURGESS MEMORIAL FUND.

LIVING HOPE IN SOUTH AFRICA desperately needs funding after losing financial aid from our government. This amazing organization provides health care, education, job training, clothing, food, water for those without these resources while teaching moral standards of the Holy Bible.

DOULOS PARTNERS believes that the best and most efficient way to reach people for Christ around the world is to equip the ingenious people of that country who are followers of Christ with resources needed to reach their own people and plant local churches. Because you are drinking the best of the best coffee the funding is coming in to support these type ministries and the work God is doing through them around the world.

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Global Evangelization

Global Evangelization

Doulos Partners is a ministry that concentrates on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in 19 countries around the world. Our vision, reaching the maximum number of people in the shortest amount of time in the most cost effective way, is accomplished by investing in indigenous leaders.

The money invested in these national missionaries pays salaries, provides theological and practical training, bicycles for transportation, and other needed tools like portable solar powered sound systems, gospel flip charts, and the Jesus Film. The strategy of “nationals reaching nationals” is working incredibly well. Since our inception, April 2008, we have seen close to 1.2 million people come to faith in Christ and 10,000 churches started.

You, as an investor in Buzzbox Coffee, are playing a big role in making Jesus’ name known among the nations.

– David Johnson, Executive Director of Doulos Partners