For many young Nepali musicians, embracing their heritage was a challenge, as modern, urban styles often overshadowed traditional forms. They felt disconnected from the very sounds of their culture. But with the support of the Global Ethnodoxology Network, they participated in a transformative workshop with ethnodoxologist James Lhomi.

Guided by his expertise, they overcame this creative block and composed 24 new songs in traditional and fusion forms, proving that their cultural roots are a source of endless inspiration. This was a powerful lesson in finding a path forward. Your donation today can help us continue to guide more artists on a similar journey, helping them unearth the treasures of their cultural heritage.

Facing a daunting financial obstacle, Victor and Quennie Beltran felt a deep calling to pursue the Ethnoarts course in Thailand but were held back by the cost of leaving their jobs and home. Their desire was to use their gifts to serve unreached communities, but the path was far from clear. Through the Global Ethnodoxology Network’s (GEN) Avery Ethnoarts Scholarship, they were given the opportunity to take a leap of faith and begin their journey.

The scholarship was a catalyst for their transformation. It allowed them to experience God's provision firsthand and equipped them to serve in culturally appropriate and biblically sound ways. Today, because of the support of donors, Victor and Quennie are actively serving unreached peoples. Join us in continuing this legacy by donating to the Avery Ethnoarts Scholarship, helping more aspiring leaders like them turn their dreams into a reality and extend God's kingdom.

For Aporna Sarkar, a dedicated ministry worker in Bangladesh, a unique educational opportunity presented a difficult challenge. She was invited to become one of the first Bengali people to study in the Ethnoarts course in Thailand, but she lacked the funds to attend. In this moment of need, and after much prayer, God provided for her through the Avery Ethnoarts Scholarship to bridge the financial gap and turn an impossible dream into reality. Aporna attended the Ethnoarts course and returned to her country as a pioneer, equipped to share her knowledge and introduce new methods of cultural expression to her nation. She now applies her Ethnoarts training among ethnic people groups in her home country of Bangladesh. During an upcoming National Worship Camp she will encourage many people from around her country to join in worshipping God through a variety of artistic expressions. Your donation allows you to be a blessing of God’s provision to another dedicated servant leader.

When Cameroonian theologian Roch Ntankeh was invited to teach a seminal course on arts in worship in Bukavu, a critical barrier stood in his way: the host university couldn't afford his flight. An opportunity to transform a region's perspective on faith and culture was nearly lost. But thanks to the Avery Ethnoarts Scholarship, Roch was able to travel and lead a transformative five-day seminar. Pastors who once viewed local arts with suspicion as something "ungodly" left with a new commitment to integrate these beautiful, God-given cultural expressions into their churches. Your gift to the Avery Ethnoarts Scholarship empowers more leaders like Roch to reclaim God's gifts for the church in Africa.