Heidi Baker's Divine Calling to Africa
In the heart of Mozambique, Heidi Baker's life took a dramatic turn, all orchestrated by divine intervention. Born on August 29, 1959, Heidi's journey into faith began at a Choctaw reservation in Mississippi in 1976, where she experienced a profound spiritual awakening. As a teenager, she heard God calling her to minister across continents, saying, 'I am calling you to be a minister and a missionary. You are to go to Africa, Asia and England.'
Supernatural Healing from Tuberculosis
Years later, Heidi faced a crisis. Exhausted and ill with tuberculosis and pneumonia in 1996, she was on the brink of abandoning her ministry work. Desperate for renewal, she attended a conference in Toronto, Canada, where she experienced a life-changing encounter with God's power. 'The power of God hit me like lightning,' Heidi recalled. This intense experience left her physically incapacitated for days, yet spiritually revitalized.
God's Provision for Orphans
Heidi and her husband, Rolland, had founded Iris Global in 1980, and their work in Mozambique since 1995 has been nothing short of miraculous. Jesus assured Heidi, 'There will always be enough, because I died,' when she worried about feeding thousands of orphaned children. With unwavering faith, she witnessed numerous instances of divine provision and healing, from the blind seeing to the multiplication of resources.
Transformative Mission in Mozambique
Through Iris Global, Heidi's mission has been to embody love in action, delivering both physical and spiritual nourishment. She emphasized, 'Our mission as Iris, our mission as a church, as a people, is to go out and feed the people out there and bring spiritual and physical food.' Her dedication has impacted countless lives, earning her the affectionate title 'Mama Heidi.'
Today, Iris Global continues its transformative work, driven by Heidi's vision and God's unwavering support. In every challenge, Heidi gives credit to Jesus, whose love and power have been the cornerstone of her ministry.
