From Witchcraft to Worship:

Transforming Communities Through CHE

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Show

God on the Move

Guest

Daniel Kpowbie

Language

English

Programs

CHE

Region

West Africa

Episode Summary

Daniel Kpowbie shares his journey from an animistic family in Togo to following Jesus—and how that change reshaped his calling. He describes confronting fear and syncretism with practical love and prayer, and how Community Health Evangelism (CHE) helped neighbors internalize simple health habits, share Scripture, and serve one another. Daniel also names challenges facing the church in Togo, including prosperity teaching and syncretism, and points to practices that keep ministry anchored in Christlike service and local ownership.

Highlights

  • How discovery-driven learning and home visits build trust where fear once ruled
  • Why prevention-first health practices (water, hygiene) open doors for hope
  • Using local strengths to counter spiritual and social pressure
  • What “multiplication” looks like when everyday neighbors lead
  • Guardrails against prosperity distortions and syncretism

“ In villages shaped by fear, small acts of love and truth taught neighbor-to-neighbor begin to break the power of darkness."