It’s hard to imagine how a simple seed could change someone’s life. But what if your family lived on less than $2 a day? What if your children were hungry and your land dry, tired, and unproductive? What if no one had ever shown you how things could be different?
Sadly, that’s the daily reality for 1.1 billion people worldwide. FARM STEW has helped families take life-changing steps and you can help that happen again!
Today, I want to invite you to make a big difference—because together, we still have work to do. At FARM STEW, we believe lifting families out of extreme poverty starts with simple things. A
little hope, some know-how, and a high-quality seed in the ground.
Let me introduce Joseph, one of our trainers. He's an agriculture expert who loves Jesus. Joseph lives in South Sudan, where malnutrition and war have devastated generations. He recently stood before a group of farmers, pastors, and government officials. In his hand, he held something unusual: a small bowl of soybeans.
“We were told soybeans couldn’t grow here,” he said. “No one had ever tried. But now ... we know.” Led by Joseph and in partnership with the Soybean Innovation Lab, FARM STEW launched the first-ever soybean variety trials in South Sudan three years ago. Thirty types were tested. Some failed. But others flourished—even in harsh soil and hotter climates.
Thanks to the training, tools, and the right seeds, 5,000 families now cook soy porridge, milk, and “meat.” They’re eating better, harvesting more, and even earning an income.
Joseph says, "When a mother can feed her child from her own garden, that's when I know I have made a difference, and any sacrifice we face is worth it.”
That’s what hope looks like. That’s what your gift can do.
I want you to meet Joseph and fellow trainers Phiona and Betty for yourself. Hear them share what FARM STEW means to them and in the lives of people you bless through FARM STEW by clicking here.
Because of the powerful impact, families in seven of the world's poorest nations are asking FARM STEW: Will someone send help? Will someone send hope? Could you be the one to say “yes” each month?
With a gift of $444, or $37/month, you’ll equip a new family every year with the skills, tools, and
confidence to thrive.
That monthly gift provides:
● Life-saving nutrition and farming training
● Clean water access
● Sanitary supplies for women and girls
● Small business coaching
● Biblical discipleship and hope
Your recurring support offers a family more than a one-time boost—it gives them a path to
lasting transformation for generations to come.
Now, you may be wondering what an empowered family experiences through FARM STEW
training. Meet Monica in Abou village, South Sudan.
Monica used to feel stuck: buried in debt, borrowing just to get by, and unsure how to plan for the future. Like many women in her village, she had never been taught how to manage money and had no opportunity to learn. She prayed for a miracle but was tired of waiting.
Then, three years ago, she discovered FARM STEW.
Through weekly, practical, faith-based training, Monica learned how to budget and save. Soon she became the leader of a local FARM STEW savings group. She and her husband began praying, planning, and putting the biblical principles they learned into action. Over time, they saved enough money to buy animals and pay school fees!
When the savings group ended its year-long cycle, Monica's family received $2,800 from their own savings and earned interest.
That’s more than she ever imagined having. That miracle began with a gift—like yours.
How did Monica's family earn that much money in South Sudan, where the average income is $1000 annually and the average person is desperately hungry?
It's because the FARM STEW family's generous support sent trainers like Joseph and Phiona, seeds, and more. We also provided Monica's community with oxen and plows—simple tools that make a big difference. Clearing two acres of land once took ten days, but it took just one day with a plow! And the families reported that they grew, on average, ten times more food!
Just ask Mama Rebecca, one of Monica’s neighbors, who echoes Joseph's joy: “My children will not go hungry this year. I’ve harvested enough food for two years.”
Your gift of $37 a month (less than $1.25/day) empowers a new family each year—providing everything they need to grow food, start a business, and build a life of dignity and faith.
You bring hope to a home. You give food to a child—through the hard work of their parents. You plant seeds that last far beyond a single harvest.
This is how we lift families out of extreme poverty—not with aid, but with empowerment. Not with theory, but with action.
Not with handouts, but with discipleship that transforms lives, families, and generations—even for eternity.
That’s what makes FARM STEW so special. Our Bible-based training transforms lives—physically and spiritually—with results that last forever.
And something even greater is happening...
This year alone, seven national church leaders in many of the world's poorest countries— representing more than 2.5 million members and their children—have asked FARM STEW to launch programs in their Unions. We've identified 10,000 families to reach.
They know the desperate situation of hunger, disease, poverty, and hopelessness these families face if we don't reach them. And in sharp contrast, they've seen what happens when the FARM STEW practical gospel is lived out in gardens and homes.
They are pleading with us! But we can’t say “yes” to them without you.
Please don’t wait—10,000 families are still waiting for someone like you to be their miracle.
Please consider becoming a monthly partner today with a gift of $37/month. That simple commitment will empower a new family each year—and bring lasting hope where it’s needed most.
These are real people with real stories. At FARM STEW, our mission is simple: Lift people out of extreme poverty and into an abundant life with Christ.
We're ready to grow. Our trainers are ready to go. All we need is your “yes.”