Africa

Where We Assist

Africa

At a Glance
  • World’s largest Christian and Muslim communities
  • World’s fastest growth rate; over half of the population is 19 years old or younger
  • One-third of the world’s Muslim population resides on the continent of Africa
  • Extreme poverty, poor governance, and increased persecution of Christians
  • Unreached people groups: 649

Indigenous missionaries in Africa face many challenges in their quest to share Jesus. Islam is rapidly spreading throughout the continent, and radical groups persecute Christians. Many communities are also in bondage to the occult. Poor governance has kept people in deep poverty. Many communities lack basic infrastructure, which has also created opportunities for missionaries to share Christ’s love by drilling wells and opening schools and clinics. They provide food and clothing to the poor and meet many other needs while sharing the hope of the gospel.

Ministry Highlight

In Liberia, an indigenous ministry transformed one of the country’s most dangerous areas, where former child soldiers had organized themselves into gangs of armed robbers. Missionaries brought them food and began organizing soccer tournaments among them. Many of them accepted Christ as Savior. Their leader and 13 others became members of the church the ministry planted in their community.

Countries
0
Missionaries on field
0
People who heard the gospel last year
0
Ethnic groups being reached with the gospel
0

How You Can Make a Difference

Indigenous missionaries in Africa boldly and courageously address Islam and demonic strongholds, and persevere in the face of frequent natural disasters, famine, drought, and extreme poverty. Your prayers and financial support greatly encourage them, remind them that they are not alone, and strengthen their work so they can reach even more souls for Christ.

From the Mission Field in Africa

Provide Vital Resources to Refugees in Africa
Missionaries from a local ministry recently provided much-needed support to 72 vulnerable refugees, including the distribution of beans, maize flour, flour for making porridge, rice, and soap. “The benefiting families were overwhelmed with joy,” the ministry leader said. “Most of them were hardly affording one meal per day, and some of them even have malnourished children because of an unbalanced diet of insufficient food. This reestablished hope and smiles in 18 families as people who would not have eaten got enough food to eat.” Donations of $35 or $70 help provide critical, life-sustaining support to refugees.
Train Students for Ministry Work in Africa
Eleven students are currently enrolled at a local ministry's Bible school and are studying the letters of Timothy in preparation for future ministry work. "Our prayer is that God is developing a new generation of young Timothys full of faith and integrity to build a strong church in this country," the ministry leader said. In addition to this discipleship, the students are also learning skills such as leatherwork, carpentry, and tailoring so they can support themselves. Your donations help train missionaries.
Extend Christ’s Love To Women in Uganda
During a six-month period, three mothers intent on aborting their babies chose instead to continue with their pregnancies because of the compassion they received from local Christian ministers. The ministry’s medical team has saved the lives of many unborn babies because of the Christian counseling they provide to the women who seek their help. “God’s Word has caused a great transformation in the women in our community,” the ministry leader said. Recently, two women began prenatal care, and one delivered her child under care of the medical team. Donations of $35 or $70 will help for such compassionate aid. Pray that people will continue to be transformed by God’s grace.
Support Sustainability Projects in Zimbabwe
Ministry workers taught a group of women in one community the importance of saving money and, after eight months, the women compiled their savings and hired a company to drill for water in their village. Previously, water was scarce, but now, the people can cook, plant vegetables, do their laundry, and practice improved hygiene. Christian leaders see the continued growth of the women’s ministry, and they focus much of their teaching on the value of entrepreneurship. Donations of $25 or $50 help local ministries with community engagement projects such as these. Pray for the gospel to take root through sustainability ventures in these communities.
Share The Gospel With Youth in Ghana
During a recent youth week celebration organized by a native ministry, youth from different communities came together to learn under the theme “Passion for Truth” and fellowship through games such as sack races and soccer. Ministry leaders not only preached the gospel, but they also taught on evangelism, marriage, and the power of prayer, and they discussed career opportunities for the young people’s futures. “At the end of the program the participants were filled with awe and more excitement,” the ministry leader said. Donations are requested to provide for such evangelism needs. Pray for this next generation to hear and receive Christ’s salvation.
Support Evangelism To Unreached People in Chad
With the donation last year of three new motorcycles, missionaries are now able to visit villages previously difficult to access. Through their outreach, they have begun to develop relationships with unreached people groups. Though the mission field is challenging because of the predominately Muslim communities, Christian workers have seen the fruits of their labor. One man with an addiction to alcohol was befriended by a native missionary through their shared interest in gardening. The missionary presented the gospel, and the man accepted Christ as Savior and stopped drinking alcohol. Funds are needed to help support missionaries in such evangelism. Pray for Christian workers’ perseverance to share the gospel.