David Gough is CMS Ireland's Regional Mission Partner for Northern and Central Africa. He is a frequent visitor to our partners in the region and is passionate about helping churches connect with the challenges of contemporary mission.
News and articles from David Gough
Charles’ smile of success
I first met Charles Agele at Yei Vocational Training College in 2006. Charles’ wide smile is his trademark and, as long as I’ve known him, he has exuded happiness and optimism, but Charles has a harrowing story of hardship to tell behind his smile. Recently, while visiting Sudan I met Charles again. Charles told me about his incredible journey, a story of perseverance against all the odds.
The wonders of new technology in Sudan
It started with a phone call to my mobile just before 12 noon today, nothing strange about that you might think, except it was from John Spens in Southern Sudan…
What's in a name...
More stories and photos from David’s recent visit to Sudan..
Two "tyring" days driving in Sudan
After a week in Maridi, Regional Mission Partner David Gough arrives in Yei for the next part of his visit to Sudan – read about his eventful journeys with Mission Associate John Spens and being reminded that some things are not coincidences, but “Godincidences”…
Lainya Emergency and news from Sudan
Greetings from Yei Southern Sudan…I departed on Tuesday 12th January for a 3 week visit to 5 Dioceses in Sudan. On the day I arrived in Yei I addressed the opening of Yei Diocesan Synod speakinmg from Joshua 1:1-9 Get Ready… I have also visited Lainya Diocese on Friday and met the Bishop Alapayo of Rumbek. I also will be visiting Rokon, KajoKeji and Maridi Dioceses. On the 19th a team from Connor Diocese, including Archdeacon Stephen Forde, will arrive to visit Yei Diocese for one week while I fly to Maridi for 7 days with a team from Movilla Abbey and Dromore Cathedral including Dean Stephen Lowry. I return home on 3rd February and Bishop Kamani of Ibba Diocese, Sudan arrives in Belfast on 4th February – so it’s a hectic few weeks.
Sadness and thanksgiving in Sudan
This last few week has been a time of great sadness and loss, but also a time for thanksgiving in the Episcopal Church of the Sudan (ECS).
An update from Bishop Justin in Maridi
In the aftermath of weeks of rebel incursions by the Lord’s Resistance Army, Bishop Justin reports that there is relative calm in Maridi town. Meanwhile, the daily struggle for survival continues for 10,000 displaced people in temporary shelters in Maridi, fearing a return to their homes.
Madula's harrowing experience at the hands of the LRA
Unfortunately, Madula’s story is not uncommon for the rural population of Western Equatoria, Southern Sudan, where the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) are free to roam from their bases deep in the bush along the DR Congo border.
ECS Bishops' Retreat in Yei
All the Bishops of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan gathered in Yei, Southern Sudan for the first Bishops’ Retreat since Archbishop Daniel Deng took office. I was invited to attend the opening service of the week’s retreat in Yei Cathedral.
Scott family home from Zambia
The Scott family – Keith, Lyn, Adam and Hannah – arrived home safely this week, bringing to an end over 6 years of CMS Ireland mission service in Zambia…
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