Amisha* gathered five women in a quiet corner of the village, opening Scripture together and guiding them through the stories of the prophets. For many of them, this was their first meaningful encounter with the Word of God—a gentle, accessible way to explore truth in a context familiar to them. Each time they met, the women didn’t just listen; they reflected, discussed, and then carried those stories back to their homes, sharing with family and friends and responding to whatever God stirred in their hearts.
Then something remarkable began to happen.
Three of the women experienced vivid visions of Isa al Masih—Jesus the Messiah. One saw Him urging her to forgive her husband, a call that softened long-held hurt. Another felt deeply encouraged as He affirmed that she was walking in His truth. The third described a simple yet overwhelming moment: she was embraced by Jesus, held in a peace she had never known before.
These encounters changed everything.
One by one, all five women chose to follow Isa. Their faith was not just intellectual—it was personal, alive, and growing. In a nearby rice paddy, standing in the waters of an irrigation canal, Amisha baptized them—an outward sign of the inward transformation already taking place.
Amisha herself is not a professional minister, but a layperson—someone who has been trained in Disciple Making Movements and is deeply committed to hearing and obeying Jesus. Now, alongside these five new believers, she is walking the same path: learning, growing, and stepping into the call to become a disciple-maker who helps others do the same.
Each of these women is the first in her family to follow Christ. Their journeys are just beginning, and they carry both hope and challenge. As they share the Word with their husbands and invite them into spiritual leadership, the process can be complex and sometimes difficult—but it is also where transformation begins for entire households.
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