2024 was a whirlwind. The kind that sweeps you up, tosses you from one place to another, and leaves you breathless in its wake. It was a year of movement, of study, of purpose-driven exhaustion.

Now, as we look toward 2025, I want to share two BIG things: an update on my journey to and from Weimar and our unfolding plans with Amazing Facts.

Answer the Call to Higher Learning 

In 2023, the academic board at Weimar University, alongside Dr. Neil Nedley, extended an extraordinary opportunity: the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in religion to allow me to enroll in the rigorous, two-year Master of Arts in Biblical Wellness and Mission program—a program designed to equip a select group of students for front-line mission work.

My instructors were some of the best in the field: Jay Gallimore, Doug Batchelor, Louis Torres, Johnny Wong, Paul Ratsara, Neil Nedley, Clinton Wahlen from the Biblical Research Institute, Phodidas Ndamyumugabe, Dojcin Zivadinovic, and so many more! The program included hands-on clinical rotations through the renowned 18-day NEWSTART lifestyle program and the 10-day Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program (DARP), blending theological training with practical health ministry.

From August 2023 to the end of July 2024, my days were filled with intensive study. Balancing my family, a demanding academic load, personal devotion, and the daily responsibilities of life wasn’t easy—but by God’s grace, I persevered. The last time I was enrolled in school was in the 9th grade—the year I went to prison).

The Practicum: Where Training Meets Ministry 

The next phase of my journey was the practicum—applying everything I had learned to make a tangible impact in a church community. Given my experience—three years pastoring and six years in full-time evangelism—this was more than an assignment; it was a calling.

Two calls came, both powerful and compelling, but ultimately, God led us to Northwest Arkansas, where a pastor with a heart for evangelism invited us to work with his four-church district. Each church was eager for revival, ready to embrace fresh strategies for outreach.

We packed up and took off—crossing the country from northern California to northern Ohio, then onward to Arkansas. Along the way, we attended the West Salem Mission camp meeting, a spiritual highlight. We finally arrived in Arkansas and dove headfirst into the work, starting at the Clinton Church. God moved. 

Three souls committed to Christ and the truth through baptism. Dozens experienced spiritual revival. People told me they had never encountered the gospel presented in such a way before. But this wasn’t about me—it was about the power of the Word of God. That is what changes hearts! Next stop: Jasper, a tiny town with a fledgling church plant that needed nurturing.

The work was promising, but then, unexpectedly, everything shifted. The pastor who had invited us was elected as the new Vice President of the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference. Our planned RV accommodations fell through. Was God redirecting our path? We clung to Proverbs 3:5-6, trusting that He was leading. And indeed, He was. A new door swung open—one we never saw coming.

God orchestrated an unexpected partnership with Pastor Dan Vis, the man who took my place as the pastor of the New Albany Church in Indiana after I left to Weimar. At the time, I knew little about him.

But while at Weimar, I discovered that the FAST Mission study materials—his materials—formed a core part of my coursework for Small Group Dynamics, Church Revitalization, and Biblical Leadership. These three classes reshaped my entire approach to ministry.

I had once been skeptical of small groups, but now I am convinced that home-based evangelism is the single most underutilized tool in the church today. One small church plant in Melbourne, Australia, successfully launched five more church plants using small group principles. When done right, it works. (See more at (link.wyattallen.org/CalledToCare)

Now, I’m working alongside Pastor Vis, teaching a small Care Group in New Albany where six seekers are actively studying the Bible, hungering for its truths. I also just started brand-new personal Bible study in the area.

While we are still scheduled to return to Arkansas this fall to lead evangelistic efforts in two churches, plans for a spring meeting in Jasper recently fell through due to logistical challenges. This means we are now open for a new evangelistic series in April. If you know of a church looking for a full-scale public evangelism meeting between April 11 and May 17, please reach out. [UPDATE: The day after we mailed out almost 200 letters, but before we sent out the email update, we had 4 churches that reached out to us, interested in us coming this spring. It looks like one of them will be having us us]. 

Amazing Facts and the Road Ahead 

I’m officially back on the road as a traveling evangelist with Amazing Facts. They flew us out to California this past December, and it was a joy to reconnect with the team. While I need to remain mindful of my MA requirements, I’m available to help churches with public evangelism, conduct weekend training sessions in the style of AFCOE to GO, learn more about home-based evangelism, and assist in planning for future reaping meetings. Please spread the word—now is the time for revival. cannot end this without expressing my deepest gratitude. The outpouring of moral and financial support we’ve received over the past 18 months has been humbling. Your generosity has kept us afloat and covered a great portion of my educational costs. At this moment, only $2,135 remains unpaid, which I plan to cover myself this April when I receive payment for my next seminar. By God’s grace, we hope to give back far more in the years to come. As we settle in Indiana for the next couple of months, I want to say thank you. We love you. And if there’s anything we can do—prayers, support, or ministry—please don’t hesitate to ask.

Praying to the Lord of the Harvest,

Wyatt Allen, Associate Speaker
Amazing Facts International