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Faith Roots: Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 November 2026

Who we are

Faith Roots (faithroots.life) provides free Bible study resources for small groups. The website is run by Africa Ministry Network, based in Kenya. In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” mean Faith Roots.

We care about your privacy and your safety. Many people who use these studies live in places where following Jesus is costly, so we collect as little information as possible and never share it to make money.

This policy explains what information we collect when you use our website, sign up for updates, or contact us, and what we do with it.

What information we collect

You can read, listen to, print and share every study without giving us any personal information. We only collect information when you choose to give it to us, plus some basic, anonymous information about how the website is used.

Information you give us

  • Email signup: your first name or a nickname, your email address, and optionally whether you are a participant or a group leader, and your country.
  • WhatsApp Channel: if you follow our channel, WhatsApp handles this. We do not see your phone number or name.
  • Contact form: your first name or nickname, an email address or WhatsApp number so we can reply, and your message.
  • Share your story form: anything you choose to tell us about your group, such as the study you are using, your group’s size, your story, feedback and prayer requests, and optionally your country and a way to reply. You also tell us whether we may share your story.

You never need to give your real name. A first name, initials or a nickname is always fine.

Information collected automatically

  • Website analytics: we use Google Analytics to understand how the website is used, for example how many people visit, which studies are downloaded, and whether visitors return. This uses cookies and collects information such as your approximate location (country or city), device type, browser, and the pages you visit. It does not tell us who you are.
  • Technical information: like all websites, our hosting provider records basic technical information, such as IP addresses, for security and to keep the site running.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We use them for analytics, to remember your chosen language, and for spam protection on our forms. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The studies will still work.

How we use your information, and why we are allowed to

We use the information we collect only to serve you and the ministry:

  • To send you what you asked for, such as new lessons, leader resources and updates by email or WhatsApp. We do this because you gave us your consent, and you can withdraw it at any time.
  • To reply to you when you contact us or share your story. We do this because you asked us to.
  • To understand how the site is used, such as how many people visit, which lessons are read and which countries readers come from, so we can improve the lessons. We do this because it is in our legitimate interest to run a useful ministry, and we only look at totals, never at individuals.
  • To keep the site safe and working, such as blocking spam and fixing errors. We do this because it is in our legitimate interest and yours.
  • To share encouraging testimonies, but only when you have given us clear permission, and never with your name or location unless you ask us to include them.

We do not use your information for advertising, and we never sell it.

Services we use

We use a small number of trusted services to run this site. Each one handles some of your information on our behalf, under its own privacy policy. Some of them are based outside your country, including in the United States.

  • Website hosting (Hostinger) stores the site and the messages sent through our forms.
  • Google Analytics (through Site Kit by Google) counts visits and pages read. It uses cookies and sees your IP address, which it does not store in full.
  • GTranslate and Google Translate translate pages into your language. When you choose a language, the page text is sent to Google to be translated.
  • Our email service stores your email address and nickname so we can send you lessons and updates. Every email has an unsubscribe link.
  • WhatsApp Channels (Meta) carry our updates. Followers of a channel cannot see each other, and we cannot see your phone number. If you message us directly on WhatsApp, we will see your number and name.
  • Facebook (Meta) hosts our public page. If you like or follow it, your friends may be able to see that, depending on your Facebook settings.
  • Spam protection checks form messages to stop automated spam.

Your safety, sharing and how long we keep information

Your safety comes first. We know that some of our readers live where following Jesus can be dangerous. That is why we ask for as little as possible. You may use a nickname, you never need to give your full name or exact location, and you can read every lesson without signing up for anything. If it is not safe for you to receive messages from us, please do not subscribe. You can still read and print the lessons freely.

Who we share it with. We do not sell, rent or trade your information. We share it only with the services listed above so they can do their job, or if the law requires it.

Your stories. If you send us a testimony, we keep it private unless you tick the box that gives us permission to share it. When we share, we remove names, places and anything else that could identify you.

How long we keep it.

  • Email and WhatsApp subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact messages: up to 12 months, then deleted.
  • Stories: until you ask us to remove them.
  • Analytics data: 24 months.

Children. This site is meant for adults and for young people taking part with a leader. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe a child has sent us their details, please contact us and we will delete them.

Your rights and how to contact us

You can ask us at any time to show you the information we hold about you, correct it, delete it, stop sending you messages, or stop using it for a particular purpose.

To unsubscribe from email, use the link at the bottom of any email. To leave the WhatsApp Channel, tap “Unfollow” in WhatsApp. For anything else, write to us at info@faithroots.life or use our contact page. We will reply within 30 days.

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your information, you also have the right to complain to the data protection authority in your country.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when our site or the services we use change. We will post the new version on this page and change the date at the top. If a change is important, we will also tell our subscribers.

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How to use these studies

These lessons are designed as short, 25-minute studies based on Bible truths, and meant for self-learning or small group study. The study sets systematically cover different books of the Bible. 

Each lesson follows a simple structure:

  • Introduction (Including the outline and objectives)
  • Step 1: Connecting
  • Step 2: Comprehending
  • Step 3: Committing
  • Step 4: Communicating

These sections include questions to help you reflect on the bible passage and how it applies to your life. 

Use these lessons to disciple others by journeying together over time and allowing God’s word to penetrate your heart and bring transforming change to your life. As a leader, pray for wisdom in leading and for modelling the truths in your own life.

Sharing offline

  • Mobile Friendly PDF
  • Print Friendly PDF
  • Full Study PDF

Each lesson has three buttons allowing you to download a easily saveable and shareable PDF version of the study. You can choose either a Mobile-friendly PDF version, and Print-friendly PDF version, or a print version of the Full Study PDF (for example all the lessons in the current book of the Bible).

These are free and can be easily copied and shared from one person to another!

Gathering a Small Group

Start small to build a safe space for sharing and growth.

  • Pray first: Ask God to show you 3-6 people who need encouragement in faith, like family, neighbors, or fellow believers facing hardship.
  • Invite personally: Meet one-on-one, explain how the lessons are designed to help people grow in their faith and knowledge of God and his Word.
  • Keep it simple: Meet in a home or quiet spot; no need for fancy setup – just willing hearts.
  • Aim for consistency: Suggest weekly meetings, but be flexible for busy lives or safety concerns in persecuted areas.

Trust helps everyone open up, reflect, and apply truths without fear.

  • Start with sharing: In the first meeting, share simple stories of your own faith struggles to show vulnerability.
  • Set ground rules: Agree to listen without judging, keep stories private, and focus on encouraging each other.
  • Build bonds: Begin each session with a short prayer or song inviting God to be present with you.
  • Be patient: Trust grows over time – encourage quiet members gently, and celebrate small steps of honesty.

Good preparation makes the lesson flow and helps discipleship.

  • Read ahead: Study the lesson before; pray over the Bible passage and think how it fits your group’s challenges.
  • Adapt for the group: Use simple words; if literacy is low, read aloud slowly and explain questions or stories.
  • Gather basics: Have a Bible (in your language) and paper for notes.
  • Reflect personally: Ask yourself the study questions first – lead from your own growth and experience.
  • Pray: Pray for your group members.

Guide the group through the lesson structure to encourage discovery and commitment.

  • Step 1 – Connecting: Start the group meeting by praying together. Thank God for his Word and ask for open hearts to receive it. Read the Bible passage together (Read it aloud twice; ask someone to repeat in their words.)
  • Step 2: Comprehending: Use the provided questions to help you grapple with the truth of the Bible passage.
  • Step 3 – Committing: Consider how the passage might apply to your lives and what simple steps of obedience you can commit to. The goal of these studies if life-change! Not just knowledge!
  • Step 4 – Communicating:  Think of who you can share the truths you have learned with.
  • Close with Prayer: Let group members pray short prayers of thanks or commitment. Pray for one another.

For many of the lessons, there is a short summary teaching voice-note at the end of the lesson (together with a text summary). This is designed to be a recap and reminder of the key lessons you should have learned through the lesson. 

As a leader, you might like to use these summary teaching resources to help you in preparation for leading your group, though ideally not before you have spent time prayerfully reflecting on the passage.

This is an ongoing discipleship journey aiming to transform lives and help people to live victorious Christian lives. Focus on growth, not just finishing lessons.

  • Meet regularly: Join together at least once a week. Review past actions at each start to build accountability.
  • Encourage reflection: Between meetings, urge personal time with the lesson – read, pray, and try complete commitments made.
  • Support one another: If your group members are facing challenges, use lessons to pray together and share burdens; become “agents of change” by helping others in your community.
  • Multiply groups: As trust grows, encourage members to start their own small groups with family or friends.
  • Keep it short: Stick to 15 – 25 minutes per lesson to fit busy, challenging lives.
  • Handle challenges: If fear or hardship arise, encourage members by always pointing back to God’s love. 
  • Stay safe: In persecuted areas, meet discreetly; focus on heart change over big displays.
  • Celebrate progress: Note how people have grown in faith; allow time for sharing testimonies of what God has done. Take note of what you pray for, and give thanks when God answers prayer.

Final encouragement

Leading these lessons is serving like Jesus – humble, loving, and truthful. As you journey together, God will build growing faith into each person’s life. Pray often, and watch lives transform!

If you would like to share stories of faith from your own communities, please get in touch with us!