Witnessing Miracles: A Story of Hope from South Sudan When Faith Meets Action, Lives Are Transformed I pause to share a powerful testimony that will stir your heart and illuminate the extraordinary impact of your faithful partnership. A woman arrived at our Rising Hope Medical Center carrying the weight of severe diabetes complications—the kind that […]

After an intensive day of patient care and community engagement, a life-changing encounter awaited outside the RHMC building. A young community member approached with an extended hand and words that captured our mission: “I used to believe no one cared about us here. But seeing this clinic, seeing you return again and again, gives me […]

Your partnership transforms lives across continents. During my service between Juba and Bor, South Sudan, my family proved that mission work isn’t a solo journey – it’s a unified commitment that extends far beyond the field. Prayer Warriors at Home While I served on the ground, my wife Rebecca became our mission’s backbone. She turned […]

Miracles often arrive when we least expect them, reminding us that our mission extends far beyond our individual efforts. During a critical phase of establishing the Rising Hope Medical Center (RHMC) under Africa Sunrise Communities, we faced a funding shortfall that threatened to halt our essential laboratory setup. Then God moved through the heart of […]

In the heart of Bor Town, South Sudan, Rising Hope Medical Center (RHMC) continues to witness extraordinary moments where compassion meets care. Recently, a young mother arrived at our doors carrying her fevered child, desperate for help during our preparation phase. Though our official opening was still pending, our hearts couldn’t turn away from this […]

In Bor Town, South Sudan, health care remains critically limited, despite the presence of some local medical facilities. Existing hospitals lack modern equipment, essential medications, and adequate medical supplies. Families face barriers to quality care, preventive medicine, and comprehensive treatment. But God is stirring hearts to bring hope to Bor Town through a better-equipped healing […]

God gave Jacob a “Nehemiah Vision” for bringing restoration and hope to his homeland. For 25 years, the southern portion of then-Sudan was wracked by a civil war. Villages were burned, people have been displaced, thousands were killed, and families and orphans were left with little hope. Jacob’s “Nehemiah Vision” dares to offer hope against […]

As I rise, my focus is upward, just like the arrow on my logo—pointing toward hope and endless possibilities. On my hat and the t-shirt I wear, the arrow points up, symbolizing my journey of rising above the ground, lifting my spirit, and moving forward with purpose. Rising Hope is filled with many expectations, but […]

In Dinka culture, names carry deep meaning and identity. Today, I proudly wear the name “Thonmayen”—which translates to “Yellow Bull of Cow”—a vibrant symbol of strength, resilience, and distinction. For those unfamiliar with it, my yellow spirit flows through the name “Thonmayen,” and I’m embracing this connection today. To my American friends, you might see […]