In one of the most resistant regions of Ghana, Christianity isn’t just unwelcome—it’s dangerous.
They call it Luka Land (not its real name) for the safety of those doing ministry there and the people they’re reaching. For generations, this Islamic community has guarded its religious identity with fierce resolve. No church has survived there. Christian activity is banned. The people have made it clear: they are willing to die to keep the church away.
And yet, in the face of very real danger, our friends at Theovision International stepped in with a bold mission—to bring the Gospel to a people who had never heard.
Luka Land’s challenges are immense. With no written language, traditional Bible translation was impossible. The people couldn’t read the Bible, even if they had one. But Theovision saw another way: oral Bible translation.
Over the past eleven months, their team has quietly and courageously worked to record the Gospel of Luke in the people’s heart language—making the Word of God accessible for the first time in history to this unreached people group. For the first time, the people of Luka Land can hear Jesus speak to them—in their own language.
Already, seeds are being planted. Some translators—who had never heard the Gospel before—are beginning to consider the message of Christ. The story of Jesus is taking root in a place that once declared it would never be heard.
This breakthrough is only the beginning. The vision now? To plant the very first church in Luka Land.
For many years, MEDIA Alliance has been partners with the top leadership at Theovision International. We’ve had the opportunity to host Theodore Asare and his son Philip at our MEDIA Alliance Summit, and last week we had time to reconnect with Philip and hear about this and other projects happening across Africa.
Pray for the continued work of Theovision. They face enormous risks in their work, and it’s our joy to encourage them. Together, we can see God’s Word continue to spread to those who have never heard.
