Issah is a 26 year old man from Ghana, Africa. Issah was born Muslim. He cares for his aging, and nearly blind father and his younger brother’s family. He owns a farm where he raises yams and cassavas, another root vegetable. He has a girlfriend, but not enough money to pay her dowry and marry her.
In December, Issah was selected by Pastor Samuel Mensah to be one of the BUV drivers. As a result, some incredible things are happening in Issah’s life. He has been very successful with the BUV, establishing regular routes and customers, by hauling sand, gravel and water. Issah has saved all of his money earned from the BUV.
With it, he plans to hire 3-4 people to work at his farm during the planting season. By investing in his farm and earning money with the BUV, Issah is now planning to marry his girlfriend. While working with Pastor Mensah and the elders of his church, Issah has had many conversations with them about Jesus. He had spoken with them before about Jesus and their faith, but he says now he is more committed to Christ and desires to join the church. This is Kingdom Business!
The BUV that Issah drives was purchased by Yeji Christian Church with a loan from Mission Resource. Pastor Samuel Mensah manages the BUV and hired Issah. The effects of this loan and the business created by it are amazing.
- Issah is earning income, investing in his farm, planning to marry his girlfriend and has committed his life to Christ.
- 3-4 more people will earn income by working on Issah’s farm.
- Two boys are being paid for shoveling the sand into the BUV.
- The church receives a monthly gift from the earnings.
- The District Assembly and town chief receive royalties.
- The customers receiving the sand and gravel are able to accomplish their building projects by having the needed materials delivered (6-8 loads per day).
