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Our Story
Nu Numan International Ministry was not birthed in a boardroom, but on the dusty roads of Bale and Arsi in southern Ethiopia—on the back of a motorcycle, in the hearts of two weary missionaries, Aman Kuli and Desta Elimo. At the time, Aman and Desta partnered with the Asela Meserete Kristos Church—Ethiopia’s Anabaptist-rooted Mennonite denomination—and served under the Naman Ministry. Naman, named after the Syrian general Naaman, who was struck with leprosy and healed by Elisha, focused on evangelizing Muslims.
The two devoted missionaries served tirelessly among remote Muslim communities. The work was grueling—long travels, rugged terrain, and minimal financial support. The ministry’s administrative overhead consumed most of the funds they
"'Nu Numan—We do it by ourselves [with Jesus].' That phrase became more than a statement. It became
a movement."
raised. Yet, Aman and Desta continued—not driven by money, but by deep compassion for the people they served.
Then one day, after a long, exhausting mission, Aman turned to Desta and said in his native Oromo: “Nu Numan”— “We do it by ourselves.” This was a spirit-led declaration of total dependence on God and no longer relying on administrative systems and hierarchies. It was a cry of freedom of faith, of following Jesus in simplicity, sacrifice, and peace.That phrase became more than a statement. It became a movement. It became Nu Numan International Ministry.
