*Aditya grew up in a Christian-background family, but for most of his early life, the truth about Jesus felt distant—more like a cultural inheritance than a personal conviction. Like many others who know about Jesus but have never fully surrendered to Him, Aditya drifted away. 

He became entangled in a world of drugs, street fights, and chaos. He overdosed multiple times—came close to death again and again, but never truly lived.

Everything changed one day at sea.

While working as a sailor, Aditya overdosed again—this time far from the shore. In the depths of that darkness, Jesus appeared to him—in a dream. It wasn’t just a vision. It was a divine interruption—a moment of grace that shattered the fog of sin and addiction. It wasn’t just a dream. It was a call.

And Aditya responded.

He returned to his hometown, no longer chasing escape but purpose. His heart burned— not for religion but for relationship. He began to seek out people the way Jesus had sought him—not in church buildings, but in markets, hangout spots, and street corners. With courage, he would ask strangers, “Can I  pray for you?” But first, he would always share about Jesus.

In 2019, Aditya attended a contextual missions training. That training ignited a deeper fire in his heart. He didn’t just learn to share the gospel—he learned how to do so in ways that connected with the culture around him. He joined a missions team. His boldness grew. His vision expanded. Around the same time, he met and married *Lestari, and together they started a family. They now have three children.

In 2023, the whole family relocated to serve among an Unreached People Group in Southeast Asia. Today, Aditya disciples more than ten local believers, walking closely with them as they grow in faith. One of these disciples is a man named *Deni.

Deni’s mother, *Teti, had a stroke that left her paralyzed and bedridden. One day, Aditya visited their home, and Teti asked him to pray for healing. Aditya gently responded, “I can pray, but in the name of Isa Al-Masih. Before I pray, may I first tell you about Isa?” Teti agreed. So Aditya shared the gospel, then prayed for her.

A month later, the family joyfully contacted Aditya—Teti had begun walking again and was speaking clearly! The family was overjoyed and eager for Aditya’s return.

When Aditya visited again, many curious neighbors gathered to hear what had happened. Among them was *Mr. Roni, who was deeply moved by the story and intrigued by the name, Isa.

Aditya shared the Good News with Mr. Roni and his family. He continues to pray that this family—and possibly the whole neighborhood—will become a new house church.

God is doing mighty things among this still-mostly-Unreached People Group.

And God is using Aditya—once a drug addict, now a messenger of the gospel—full of love, courage, and faith. Together with Lestari and their children, they witness every day how Jesus’ love transforms hearts and communities—one person, one prayer, one household at a time.

From death to life. From addiction to calling. From brokenness to revival. This is the power of Jesus.

Join us in prayer for Aditya and his family, praying that many households and communities will be transformed by the gospel.

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FROM REBELLION TO REDEMPTION
*Ron was born into a Christian family in Indonesia, but faith in his family’s home was shallow and hollow. As a young man, he rebelled hard.  read more …