Uniting faith leaders, churches and communities to transform families
The Faith in Action for Peace Project (FAP) has been transforming the lives of families since 2024 through it’s Becoming One Module. This 14-session counselling program is designed to bring couples closer, prevent and minimize intimate partner violence in homes, and protect the well-being of children.
The Becoming One program focuses on four key areas that significantly impact couples such as communication, finance, sex and respect. The sessions are intentionally conducted for marginalized couples and those lacking family plans to engage them through partnerships with churches. Faith leaders implement the Becoming One Module to raise awareness among their respective church members and within their communities.
A refresher training was held earlier in March to assess how effectively faith leaders had implemented the Becoming One Module in their respective churches and communities. It was attended by the United Church Without Walls, Salvation Army, and Christian Apostolic Fellowship (CAF) along with some church members who shared about how the program has transformed them as young spouses navigating the multiple challenges of early married life.
"The Becoming One Module by World Vision has moulded and reshaped my thinking on how to manage my small family, financially. The communication lesson taught me how to control my anger and taught me well about family planning with respect and dignity for my little boy and my beautiful wife,” Mr. Ila Ilavenau said.
His testimony echoes the timeless truth of Ephesians 5:25: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Building on this, World Vision’s Faith & Development Coordinator, Reverend Jack Moha addressed one of the most pressing challenges many couples face which is anger. He encouraged participants to recognize anger as something that can be controlled.
“When we are in an angry mood, we must know how to switch off our anger button. Simply put it off rather than keeping it on,” Reverend Jack said.
His message was both practical and spiritual, reminding everyone that small conflicts need not grow into destructive forces. He reinforced this with bible verses from Ephesians 4:26 and James 1:19. "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."
Ephesians 4:26. "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become anger." James 1:19 Food Security & Livelihood, Project Coordinator Mapera Angu shared a powerful perspective, drawing from the story of Adam and Eve. She painted a vivid connection between biblical truth and modern relationships, emphasizing the responsibility carried by men within the family.
She reminded participants that leadership in the home requires wisdom and self-control. Even when mistakes occur, as in the story of Eve, Adam bore responsibility and God released them from the Garden of Eden. Unchecked anger and disobedience can lead to consequences that affect the entire family.
To anchor her message, she turned to 1 Peter 3:7, highlighting that honour between spouses unlocks spiritual power. Respect, she explained is not optional, but it is foundational.
She concluded by encouraging faith leaders to continue their mission to keep sharing, teaching, and inspiring others within their communities. She left them with a rallying call from Hebrews 10:24; “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”