25 Shared. 22 Saved.

A reflection from OneWay’s US Africa Advocate, Kate Sperry, on her visit to Philip Centre North in Ghana

Daylight was slipping away. There was so much to do and so little time to do it. One task lingered at the top of the list—visit Philip Centre North and capture photos to share with people back home.

We raced down the roads of northern Ghana, finally veering onto a beaten path that bounced us into a clearing. The bright yellow building I had eagerly anticipated was instead muted by the encroaching dusk. Defeated by the darkness, we accepted that we’d just have to cram everything in the next morning before our afternoon flight.

That night, I settled into one of twelve huts arranged in communal circles beside the main building. To reflect a heart for the nations, each hut is named after a different country. Mine? Afghanistan. Inside, the hut was a modest space: mud walls, a thatched roof, and a mat for a bed. Spending the night here gave me a tangible sense of the students’ lives at the center and a deeper connection to the place I got to help bring to life.

Morning came, and with it, a surprising night of rest and a heart full of anticipation. First on the agenda: explore Philip Centre North. I stepped outside, and in the sunlight, the yellow building gleamed vibrantly. I snapped photos, circled it, and eagerly stepped inside.

The building was empty, each step I took echoing across the open space—its stillness a result of the students being away for their month-long farming season. Sunlight streamed through the windows, spilling across the floor and painting the walls in a warm, golden glow. Bright blue chairs and desks were stacked neatly at the far end of the room, waiting for the students’ return. I tried to imagine it as I had seen in photos—filled with people being trained to reach others—and felt a pang of disappointment that I couldn’t see it that way in person.

Then a scrap of paper on the floor caught my eye. Bending down, I read the words scrawled across the top:

“Shared with 25. Saved 22" 

My jaw dropped. A student had recorded the fruit of their evangelism training. In that moment, the building changed before my eyes. It was no longer just brick and paint—it was a launchpad. The stillness of the room now hummed with purpose, as the reality sank in: Africans were being equipped to reach Africa. The students trained here were already bearing fruit for the Kingdom, and God gave me a glimpse of it right there on that small piece of paper. 

I was overcome with gratitude and still am. Truly, God is using you and I to impact souls for eternity and bring His gospel to the ends of the earth. I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t ask for a greater calling.

Thanks to your generosity, Phase 1 construction is complete, with a training hall, washrooms, and a kitchen now buzzing with ministry activity. Now, Phase 2 begins: a student dormitory, community well, and sports facilities to reach the local community.

With 66% of our $105,500 Phase 2 goal funded, completing a $15,000 matching gift will push us even closer to the finish line.

Join us in doubling your impact and sending more workers into the harvest fields of West Africa.