October 2025 Impetus.
Welcome to the autumn edition of Impetus. As I write, I’m sitting in my small garden in rural Kent, enjoying the last of the summer sunshine. By the time this edition reaches its close, the shortest day will have passed, and Christmas will be upon us.
In this issue, we’re delighted to introduce Martin Hayter, the newest member of the APF team in the UK. Martin and his family spent 18 years living and working among the Karamojong people in Uganda, one of the most remote and marginalised communities in the country. You’ll discover more about the remarkable growth of the church in Karamoja in this article written by Martin.
At APF, Martin will be strengthening links with eVitabu contributors, encouraging engagement among users, and helping to coordinate online fellowship between APF partners across Africa. Before Martin’s time in Uganda, he worked in charity compliance, so he brings a wealth of very relevant experience and expertise to the team.
Our Christmas ‘Just Trees’ Campaign
We’re also launching our Just Trees campaign. For this Christmas, we’re inviting you to donate the cost (or even part of the cost) of a Christmas tree to help plant seedlings in schools and church campuses in Uganda.
Tree planting brings benefits that last for generations. Beyond providing shade and beauty, trees improve soil quality, protect water sources, absorb carbon, and support biodiversity. In communities across Uganda, they also offer fruit, firewood, and long-term livelihood opportunities, truly making them a gift that keeps on giving.
Read on to find out how to plant hope this Christmas and give the gift of a tree.
Blessings,
Revd Dave Stedman
CEO
