D. Hammett
Missionaries to Southern Africa
From: Douglas Hammett <dhammett@masterministry.com>
Date: March 30, 2026 at 05:20:00 CDT
To: calebwayne@hotmail.com
Subject: Sickness does not hinder the Lord’s working …
I trust this letter finds each of you well.
Sickness gone…energy coming back…
We've got an overcast day here as I'm writing, which makes the morning pleasant and cool as I get out for my walk. I'm celebrating that because, as you know, I was down sick for three weeks. The first two weeks, I had trouble breathing and had to stop my walks completely. The third week, I was improving, starting to get my ability to breathe back, and the coughing eventually stopped. The only thing I'm now waiting on is my energy levels to return.
Some have suggested maybe I shouldn't expect that too quickly because of my age. But I'll have you know, I'm a young whippersnapper, and I expect my energy levels back soon. Pray with me about that if you would, please.
Sickness is an invitation to spend more time with HIM…
How often we let the physical maladies of life hold us down and keep us from service to Christ, when in truth they are opportunities to spend time with the Lord and recalibrate. While I was down sick, I took the opportunity to spend much time in prayer and Bible reading again. I love those seasons as they come. And because many of my contacts are men at a distance, I'm able to do that online, and I was able to stay in touch with a number of men, although I wasn't able to work at my normal levels due to the energy.
Printing projects…
We got our printing done in Zimbabwe of the “Which Road” booklet, the door opener that we often use in villages and in crowds, and also of the “Gospel Lessons” in both the Shona and the Ndebele language.
Evangelism Workshops in Zimbabwe…
There were two evangelism workshops that were intended to happen: one in the northern part of Zimbabwe in an area that's steeped in witchcraft and has a great need for the gospel, and the second workshop was in Bulawayo. Both workshops, by all accounts, were a grand success.
Shepherd and Danmore step in…46 men in total…
We had twenty-six men in the northern workshop. I sent Danmore, and he went with Shepherd, who led the conference.
They taught on how to use the materials as well as how to deal with people and present the gospel with clarity. It's sad to see how often the gospel is simply presented as, "You're a sinner, receive Jesus." For people that have been steeped in witchcraft and know little to nothing about Jesus except having heard the name, that means nothing except to add him to the rest of their religion. We seek to give the gospel clearly so that men might understand that Christ died in our place and came because of the love of God and the desperate condition of man that leaves us dependent on him alone.
Then they moved to Bulawayo for the second workshop with another twenty men. Again, the reports have been very encouraging. Several of these men are now going back to their respective villages and places and starting to gather people together to give the gospel out.
Pray for the laborers…
I would ask that you pray. Pray for Shepherd and Danmore, who both did an excellent job and are very encouraged to shoulder more of the work here in Africa.
Sometimes my being laid aside has benefits that most cannot see. This work here is not dependent upon me. It's dependent upon God and upon faithful men.Pray for faithfulness, and pray that they will multiply themselves over again as others are reached.
This week is my fourth week now, and though my energy levels are not 100%, they are much better. Tomorrow I will depart on a trip to Mpumalanga Province, and there I will be preaching a four-day Bible conference for Kabekweni Bible Baptist Church. I would ask that you pray for me as I'll be teaching several hours each day. I'm praying that the Lord will work in hearts, draw men to Christ, and transform lives,
Pray for…
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Safe travel… the roads are dangerous this time of year.
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Fuel along the way…we are hearing of shortages.
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God’s leadership in April…I had several trips planned, but I will need to see how my strength is after the Bible Conference.
I've been able to finish a series of 52 lessons on how Jesus dealt with souls, lessons that men can use in their churches here, and I'm praying that God will use it greatly. Not just to give them teaching material, but to stir hearts, that they might encourage others to join in the work of getting the gospel out.
Northern Malawi…
Pray if you would for Roy in northern Malawi, who is working with a man that was led to Christ through our Gospel Lessons and now has followed in scriptural baptism. He and this man are preparing to start another gospel group about an hour away and ultimately praying that God will form a church in that village.
Thank you for your prayers.
For the Souls of Men,
Douglas Hammett
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola and Beyond
3/18/2026
Not sure where it came from, but I got a respiratory infection almost two weeks ago.
Today is a bit better, but I am still extremely weak.
2 Evangelism Workshops in Zimbabwe
I was supposed to leave tomorrow for two Evangelism Workshops in Zimbabwe, but I will not be able to travel.
So Danmore will go, and he and Shepherd will lead these Workshops.
They are both two day Workshops and will equip the men to begin Gospel groups in their respective areas. We have printed the Gospel Lessons in Shona and Ndebele, as well as the Which Road? booklet in both languages. The Five Pieces of Salvation book with the heart questions will also be provided for each of the men in attendance.
Although I am disappointed at not being able to travel, I am excited for both these men to lead these sessions. It will be a good time for them and I think for the Zimbabweans that will be gathering in both locations.
Please keep these meetings in prayer.
End of Month Bible Conference
Then at the end of the month Beverly and I will be traveling to Mpumalunga to preach a Bible Conference with Kabokweni Bible Baptist Church and Pastor Lunga.
I am praying I will have my strength back by then.
Thank you for your faithfulness in bringing us before God’s throne of grace.
For the Souls of Men,
Douglas Hammett
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola and Beyond
Kristen Nadaskay, from Lehigh Valley Baptist Church was with us over the holidays. She comes each year to be a blessing…and she always ends up accomplishing so much more than we even hope for.
· Set up the templates for the 66 Ebooks I am using to help the disciples here get into the Word everyday. Now I just need to fill in the material. :) (see below for more about this)
· Tested the Philippians 4:8 Thought Filter and helped with making needed improvements
· Set up a system for converting Ebooks on multiple issues into 14 different languages.
Ethan & Rachel
Ethan Custer, pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Grand Forks, ND is famous for marrying my daughter Rachel and for raising four of my grandchildren. 🙂He and his family are coming this next week for a 2 ½ week trip to South Africa.
During their time here they will be organizing Bible Baptist Church in Toronado, SA. This work was started by the Norberg’s and they will also be here for the organization. I am looking forward to fellowship with the brethren there during the organization.
Then they will come and visit with us for the remaining time…looking forward to seeing them and taking everyone to Kruger as well as some meetings with brethren around this area.
2026 begins with a bang…
With the materials getting translated and the launching of the “Walking With God Daily Bible Reading” program I am excited at what God is putting together.
The daily time in the Word is essential for these men…and now with an organized way to helping them dig truth out of God’s Word…along with an active Whatsapp group…we have daily communication and teaching along the way on issues that come up as we read together. I provide a book on each of the 66 books of the Bible with a summary of every paragraph in the Bible, along with questions and focus on the person of God that is seen in each paragraph.
This is a huge undertaking, but already I am encouraged by the participation of the men and women.
This is a needed step in discipleship.
The plans continue for travel to the several countries to continue mentoring, discipling, teaching and encouraging as the works continue to reach out with renewed evangelistic fervor. And as they form groups of believers I am looking forward to the organizing of several Mission churches this coming year.
Please continue praying for the men in each country. Most of them face hardships that I cannot even convey in word…yet they are remaining faithful in the work before them.
Without faithful men this work would never have gotten off the ground.
Finally, I want to say “Thank you” to all of you that stand with us in prayer and in giving. I know many of the churches faced a difficult December with finances. Know that I am praying for each of you and thankful for you. God has been so good to me in allowing me to serve him here in Africa. These 15+ years have been an absolute joy…and so many of you have made that possible by your prayers. Thank you!
For the Souls of Men,
Douglas Hammett
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola and Beyond
PS: I will be somewhat quiet over the coming weeks as the family visits here and I have much work to continue…and will also be spending as much time as possible with the grandchildren. This is a rare but very welcome treat for us.