The prison reminded me of a river. Prisoners flow in, then flow out. Fishers of men are pulling them into the kingdom of God and discipling them.
The prisoners are drawn to the Christians, who look after them when they are sick, cook for them, share their food, soap, clothing and blankets. Prisoners leave as followers of Christ.
I saw about 100 believers gathering together during my visit, and learned that 25 Christian women were released just before I had arrived.
It is a miracle that I was allowed inside that prison. It is closed to foreign visitors—even Africans are not permitted inside. But I was there. I saw the little ministry inside the prison with my own eyes. I verified it. And they need our help.
Christian Aid supports prison ministry in the Gambia, Niger, Burundi, Togo, Morocco, Vietnam, India and other nations throughout the world. We are unique because of the ministries we support.
We seek out low-profile, independent indigenous ministries that are doing God’s work in crucial areas of the world. These native mission centers are always in dire need of support. Christian Aid representatives travel the world in search of these hidden ministries to make their needs known so that they may continue their good work.