Chad

Partner with Local Missionaries in Chad

Located in the 10/40 Window

With great ethnic and linguistic diversity, this country in north-central Africa is home to more than 100 languages and dialects, though Arabic and French are the official languages.

It is also religiously diverse. More than 57 percent of the population is Muslim, and 48 percent of those are Sunni, 21 percent Shia, 23 percent “just Muslim,” and 4 percent Ahmadi. More than a quarter of the population is described as Christian, and a small proportion of the country’s people practice the ancestor or nature god worship of animism.

Muslims are found mainly in northern and eastern Chad, while animists and Christians live primarily in the southern areas. The country’s constitution defines the country as secular and guarantees religious freedom.

In a country where 80 percent of the people live below the poverty line, many people cannot afford education for their children, opening the way for local missionaries to provide schooling. Native ministries seek funding to open schools and provide financial support and tutoring for students at existing schools.

Local missionaries also disciple children toward the end of bringing the gospel to their parents and other relatives, as well as training them to make an impact on their co-workers and communities as adults. Church-planters proclaiming Christ to unreached peoples need assistance for Bibles, transportation, monthly support, and land for training centers and schools, as well as help for Christians persecuted for their faith.

Refugees from conflict in surrounding countries are streaming in, and local missionaries are bringing them critical aid along with the message of Christ’s salvation. Native ministries are also providing medical care to people facing daunting health problems and water wells as a means of preventing many illnesses with clean water for cooking, drinking and washing. Several income-generating projects are also in the works in the fight against poverty.

Sources: Joshua Project, CIA World Factbook, Wikipedia

16.88 million

Population

7.57%

Evangelical Population:

141

People Groups:

Unreached People Groups:

How to Pray for Chad

Pray that growing Islamist movements would not thwart or dampen efforts to expand God’s kingdom.
Pray God’s will would be done in saved souls, transformed lives, restored dignity and bright-shining communities.
Pray that churches would be strong and unified to bring glory to God’s name.

More stories from Chad

Share the Gospel Story in Chad

A former miner spent all of his savings on cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. As his addictions grew, he lost ties with his family and was on the verge of a mental breakdown. But one day, he met a missionary who shared the gospel with him. “Being touched by the Word, he accepted Christ as his Savior, and his life began to change,” the ministry leader said. The missionary discipled him and he was baptized. “He has become a quiet and happy man,” the ministry leader said. “Glory be to the Almighty for this transformation.” Donations of $25 or $50 support such evangelism and discipleship.

Assist With Kingdom Work in Chad

Pray that new believers will be firmly rooted in their faith. Local missionaries had the recent great joy of baptizing eight new believers, including a mother and her three children from an indigenous tribe, and four other individuals from several other tribes.

Help Bring Word of Life Everlasting in Chad

People in predominantly Muslim areas are more open to the gospel as local missionaries improve their lives with clean water, health care and education, but in some areas they brace themselves against hearing the gospel after receiving such expressions of Christ’s love. “Some of them even mobilize themselves to not listen, but I want to thank God for His divine intervention in the lives of many Muslims today,” the ministry leader said. One Muslim said he had never heard that “whosoever believes in Christ will have everlasting life” and vowed to know Him better. Workers need donations of $60 or $120 for such gospel proclamation and follow-up.

Help Send Gospel Hope in Chad

A girl whose father died told native Christian workers caring for her that she was in deep despair before learning about Christ. “Christ set the example by accepting to die for us,” she said. “I regained my sanity when I gave my life to Christ; today I radiate joy because I have Christ.” Recently 19 primary school and four secondary school children also trusted in Christ for salvation, and people who come to Christ in small groups strengthen their faith in native workers’ discipleship classes. Local missionaries need donations of $60 or $120 to proclaim Christ and teach new believers how to follow Him in their daily lives. Pray for workers’ protection amid political instability and persecution.

Help Build the Kingdom in Chad

Praying for the Holy Spirit to act on the Word sown in hearts and minds, native workers gave thanks for their co-labor with the Lord last year, when 473 people put their faith in Christ and 39 home churches sprouted. The last three months of the year were fruitful as 61 people accepted God’s grace and 16 churches were planted. “May God be praised for this result and work to ensure that all converts become true disciples of Christ,” the ministry leader said. Workers need donations for such gospel work. Pray the Lord will keep them safe and healthy amid many dangers.

Send the Life-Changing Gospel in Chad

The son of a Muslim woman who came to faith in Christ sought to attack those who led her to the Lord – until the Savior was revealed to him as well, and he received the gift of eternal life. Native Christian workers visiting homes have planted a church in one area that has gained favor with Muslim neighbors. “The community is touched by the gospel because there is a church that was born,” the ministry leader said. “When the new converts engaged in construction for their prayer cell, the Muslim masons gave themselves to help them without asking for money.” Workers need donations to share Christ and disciple new believers. Pray God will be glorified throughout the country.