"How do people come to faith in Christ in Africa?" ask German missionaries Winfried and Dr. Hildegard Steiner. "Do missionaries preach to a mass of 'poor souls' under a monkey-puzzle tree with a thick Bible under their arm and a pith helmet on their head?

Two years ago, we needed a new grass roof for our house in Malawi. We employed five roofers, who happily went about their work. For two months, they saw almost everything which happened on the mission station. They watched us talk with visitors, and experienced some of the Bible studies. One of the men, Fazani from the Muslim Yao tribe, asked deep questions about Jesus.

When his work was complete, he returned to his village. One month ago, he turned up on our doorstep, smiling broadly. 'I'm a Christian now, too. I follow Jesus.' Curious, we asked him why he made that decision. 'I have seen how you live, and heard and learned who Jesus is.'"