Dear SOIFO Family and Friends,

On this blessed day, October 09, 2025, we’re excited to share a powerful update to our platform, SOIFO – Salvation’s Opportunity Is Finally Open, as we pursue our mission to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20). To better equip you to serve in this global call to spread the Gospel, we’ve introduced an expanded Church Role feature on your SOIFO profile. This new dropdown menu offers 32 unique roles, replacing the previous three options (Pastor, Member, Volunteer), to reflect the diverse ways you can contribute to God’s work through our 30 biblically grounded ministries. Whether you’re in Tanzania, Brazil, or anywhere in between, your role in SOIFO is vital to preaching the Gospel to all creation (Mark 16:15). Let’s explore why these roles matter, what they are, and how you can choose yours to join this eternal mission!

Why Expand Church Roles?

At SOIFO, we believe every believer has a unique calling in the Body of Christ, as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.” Our original three roles—Pastor, Member, Volunteer—were a great start, but they didn’t fully capture the rich variety of ways you can serve in our 30 ministries, from Gospel Preaching to Youth and Children’s Ministry. The expanded Church Role options allow you to:

• Express Your Calling: Identify with a specific role, like Worship Leader or Prayer Intercessor, that matches your gifts and passion.

• Support Our Mission: Contribute to SOIFO’s goal of preaching the Gospel to every nation, tribe, and tongue (Revelation 7:9).

• Enhance Community: Connect with others in similar roles (e.g., all Evangelists in Tanzania) for collaboration and encouragement.

• Track Impact: Help us measure growth (e.g., how many Youth Leaders in SOIFO Tanzania Branch 1) to plan revivals, outreaches, and more (Acts 2:47 – “The Lord added daily”).

• Fulfill Biblical Roles: Reflect the diversity of ministry roles, from pastors to teachers to deacons, as seen in Ephesians 4:11-12.

This update empowers you to take an active part in our global movement, whether you’re leading a church in Dar es Salaam or praying for the persecuted in the Middle East.

The 32 Church Roles: Find Your Place

Our new Church Role dropdown, accessible in your SOIFO profile, offers 30 options, each tied to our 30 ministries and grounded in Scripture. These roles cover spiritual, leadership, and practical contributions, ensuring everyone—from seasoned pastors to new seekers—can find their place in God’s work. Here’s the full list, with their purpose and biblical foundation:

1. Apostle: Pioneers churches or oversees mission work. Scripture: Ephesians 2:20 – “Built on the foundation of apostles.” Ministry: Church Planting, Missions and Outreach.

2. Prophet: Delivers God-inspired messages or discernment. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3 – “Prophecy for encouragement.” Ministry: Prayer, Healing and Deliverance.

3. Pastor: Leads a local church or branch (e.g., SOIFO Tanzania Branch 1). Scripture: Titus 1:5 – “Appoint elders in every town.” Ministry: Church Planting, Pastoral Care and Counseling.

4. Evangelist: Shares the Gospel through preaching or outreach. Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5 – “Do the work of an evangelist.” Ministry: Gospel Preaching, Evangelistic Training.

5. Missionary: Serves in unreached areas or cross-cultural missions. Scripture: Acts 1:8 – “Witnesses to the ends of the earth.” Ministry: Missions and Outreach.

6. Teacher: Instructs in Bible studies or discipleship programs. Scripture: Matthew 28:20 – “Teaching them to obey.” Ministry: Education and Discipleship, Scripture.

7. Worship Leader: Leads music or worship services. Scripture: John 4:23 – “Worship in spirit and truth.” Ministry: Praise and Worship, Music and Arts.

8. Prayer Intercessor: Leads or joins prayer initiatives. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1 – “Prayers for all people.” Ministry: Prayer.

9. Counselor: Offers spiritual or emotional guidance. Scripture: Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens.” Ministry: Pastoral Care and Counseling, Family and Marriage.

10. Youth Leader: Mentors young people in faith. Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child.” Ministry: Youth and Children’s.

11. Children’s Ministry Worker: Teaches or serves children. Scripture: Mark 10:14 – “Let the little children come.” Ministry: Youth and Children’s.

12. Volunteer Coordinator: Organizes volunteers. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 – “Different gifts.” Ministry: Volunteer Coordination.

13. Administrator: Manages finances, records, or operations. Scripture: Luke 16:10 – “Faithful in little.” Ministry: Finance and Administration, Legal and Ethical Compliance.

14. Media Specialist: Creates digital content (e.g., livestreams, X posts). Scripture: Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine.” Ministry: Media and Communications, Technology and Innovation.

15. Outreach Worker: Engages communities through charity or events. Scripture: Matthew 25:40 – “You did it to me.” Ministry: Helping the Needy, Community Engagement.

16. Disaster Relief Volunteer: Assists in crisis response. Scripture: James 2:17 – “Faith without works is dead.” Ministry: Crisis Response and Disaster Relief.

17. Stewardship Advocate: Teaches biblical giving. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 – “Cheerful giver.” Ministry: Stewardship.

18. Cultural Liaison: Bridges cultural or linguistic gaps. Scripture: Acts 2:8 – “Heard in his own language.” Ministry: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity.

19. Advocate for Persecuted: Supports persecuted believers. Scripture: Hebrews 13:3 – “Remember those in prison.” Ministry: Persecution and Advocacy.

20. Event Organizer: Plans revivals or conferences. Scripture: Acts 2:46-47 – “Met together daily.” Ministry: Events and Conferences.

21. Health Worker: Supports health initiatives. Scripture: 3 John 1:2 – “Prosper in health.” Ministry: Health and Wellness.

22. Environmental Steward: Promotes creation care. Scripture: Genesis 2:15 – “Tend the garden.” Ministry: Environmental Stewardship.

23. Interfaith Ambassador: Engages other faiths respectfully. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15 – “With gentleness.” Ministry: Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations.

24. Men’s Group Leader: Guides men’s discipleship. Scripture: Titus 2:2 – “Teach older men.” Ministry: Men’s.

25. Women’s Group Leader: Guides women’s discipleship. Scripture: Titus 2:3-5 – “Teach younger women.” Ministry: Women’s.

26. Healing Minister: Prays for healing. Scripture: James 5:14-15 – “Pray over the sick.” Ministry: Healing and Deliverance.

27. Creative Artist: Contributes art or music to worship. Scripture: Psalm 150 – “Praise with music.” Ministry: Music and Arts.

28. Church Member: Participates without a leadership role. Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 – “Not giving up meeting together.” Ministry: All ministries.

29. Deacon/Deaconess: Serves practical church needs. Scripture: Acts 6:2-3 – “Choose seven men to serve.” Ministry: Helping the Needy, Community Engagement.

30. Small Group Leader: Facilitates Bible study or fellowship groups. Scripture: Acts 2:46 – “Met house to house.” Ministry: Community Engagement, Education and Discipleship.

31. Tech Support: Manages technical infrastructure. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40 – “Done in order.” Ministry: Technology and Innovation.

32. Seeker: Exploring faith, not yet committed. Scripture: Acts 17:27 – “Seek God and find Him.” Ministry: Evangelism-focused ministries.

These roles reflect the diverse gifts in the Body of Christ, ensuring everyone has a place to serve, from leading worship in Tanzania to advocating for the persecuted globally.

Why Your Church Role Matters

Choosing a Church Role on your SOIFO profile does more than just describe your involvement—it’s a step toward fulfilling the Great Commission. Here’s why it’s important:

• Personal Calling: Your role (e.g., Prayer Intercessor or Youth Leader) aligns with your God-given gifts, empowering you to serve with purpose (Ephesians 4:11-12).

• Community Impact: Roles connect you with others in your ministry (e.g., all Worship Leaders in SOIFO Tanzania), fostering collaboration and encouragement.

• Global Mission: Your role contributes to SOIFO’s goal of preaching to all nations, whether through local outreach (e.g., Helping the Needy in Dar es Salaam) or global efforts (e.g., translating sermons via Cultural Liaison).

• Tracking Growth: Roles help us measure our impact, like counting Evangelists in Tanzania to plan crusades (Acts 2:47 – “The Lord added daily”).

• Spiritual Accountability: Declaring a role commits you to serve faithfully, reflecting Luke 16:10: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”

How to Choose Your Church Role

Updating your Church Role is easy and takes just a minute:

1. Log In: Visit www.soifo.com and sign into your account.

2. Edit Profile: Go to your profile and click “Edit.”

3. Select Role: Find the Church Role dropdown and choose the role that best fits your calling (e.g., “Missionary” for outreach work or “Church Member” for general participation).

4. Add Home Church: Specify your SOIFO hub (e.g., “SOIFO Tanzania” or “SOIFO Tanzania Branch 1”) in the Home Church field for local connection.

5. Save: Save your changes, and your role will display on your profile, visible to others (set to Public for community engagement).

Not sure which role to pick? Start with Church Member or Seeker if you’re exploring, and contact your local branch leader (e.g., tanzania_branch1_pastor@soifo.com) for guidance. You can change your role anytime as your calling evolves!

How Church Roles Support SOIFO’s Mission

The 30 Church Roles align with our 30 ministries, ensuring every aspect of gospel preaching is covered:

• Evangelism: Evangelists and Missionaries lead outreach, sharing the Gospel in cities and villages (Mark 16:15).

• Discipleship: Teachers and Small Group Leaders equip believers through Bible studies (Matthew 28:20).

• Worship: Worship Leaders and Creative Artists inspire adoration (John 4:23-24).

• Service: Outreach Workers and Disaster Relief Volunteers show Christ’s love through aid (Matthew 25:40).

• Leadership: Pastors and Administrators ensure orderly ministry (1 Corinthians 14:40).

For example, in Tanzania, a Youth Leader might organize a camp for SOIFO Tanzania Branch 1 (Location Details: “City: Dar es Salaam”), while a Prayer Intercessor leads vigils for revival. Globally, a Media Specialist could livestream sermons to reach remote areas, fulfilling Matthew 5:16: “Let your light shine.”

Join the Mission Today!

The Gospel is urgent—Romans 10:14 asks, “How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?” Your Church Role is your opportunity to answer this call! Whether you’re a Pastor leading a branch, a Seeker exploring faith, or a Volunteer Coordinator mobilizing teams, you are vital to SOIFO’s mission. Here’s how to get started:

• Choose Your Role: Update your profile with your Church Role today.

• Connect Locally: Contact your branch leader (e.g., tanzania_branch1_pastor@soifo.com) to join ministry activities.

• Spread the Word: Share your role on X (e.g., “I’m a Worship Leader with #SOIFO Tanzania! Join us at x.com/soifotz_branch1”).

• Invite Others: Encourage friends to join SOIFO and pick their roles to grow our global family.

Together, we’ll fulfill the Great Commission, bringing salvation to billions. As Luke 14:23 urges, “Go out to the highways and hedges and compel them to come in.” Choose your Church Role and join SOIFO today—salvation’s opportunity is open, and it starts with you!

In His eternal service,
The SOIFO Team
October 09, 2025