Pirwoth Ulul, a cheerful Congolese pastor and missionary who speaks several languages—including English—interpreted for the Word Alive team during their visit to Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this past year. As they met the various people featured in this issue, the veteran minister patiently explained who they were and how they were contributing to HIV-AIDS education in that region of DRC. Pastor Ulul and others like him are among the many “unsung heroes” who faithfully serve God in their home nations, and graciously assist Word Alive writers and photographers to bring you the stories and photographs featured in this magazine.

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