Ghana

Partner with Local Missionaries in Ghana

Located in the 10/40 Window

In West Africa with a southern coast along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is multi-ethnic and religiously diverse. While 62.2 percent of the population identify as Christian, the Muslim population is 22.4 percent and growing due to Islamist influences and funding from the Middle East. Moreover, nearly 15 percent of the population holds to ancestral, animistic beliefs and rituals, and these ethnic religions influence those who identify as Muslim and Christian.

English is the official language (Ghana won independence from Great Britain in 1957), but the government recognizes 11 other ethnic languages, and French is taught in schools as the country is surrounded by Francophone countries.

Christian ministries native to the country are involved in church planting, discipleship, Jesus Film screenings, literacy, sport outreaches and youth camps, among others. At one recent kids camp, 33 children put their faith in Christ; at another, 35 children gave their lives to the Lord. Ministries need funding and prayers for volunteer workers to accommodate hundreds of children attending these evangelistic camps.

One local ministry’s evangelistic radio program reaches thousands of people, including many Muslims. The gospel also reaches people through home visits and open-air events.

Native missionaries also elevate living standards of families and entire communities through job skills and agricultural training. Sewing, hair-dressing and small-trading skills help raise incomes and keep families intact, and those who are benefiting also hear the good news of eternal life in Christ. One ministry saw 31 widows and 22 disabled persons put their faith in Christ as they learned job skills during one six-month span. At the same time, 32 orphans under the workers’ care also put their faith in Christ.

It is not unusual to see children wandering aimlessly on the streets, many of them with only one parent who has not been able to obtain work. Local missionaries engage these children’s families and help pay for the kids’ education, and assistance is sought for this and for the workers’ monthly needs amid widespread poverty.

Sources: Joshua Project, CIA World Factbook, Wikipedia

30.3 million

Population

25.89%

Evangelical Population:

111

People Groups:

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How to Pray for Ghana

Pray that poor children will be able to attend school, obtain work and lift their families out of the poverty that is so widespread in the country.
Pray that local missionaries will be supported enough to lift them out of poverty, and that they will be kept safe from disease and growing Islamic opposition.
Pray for churches to be unified and be beacons of light amid the great darkness that surrounds them.

More stories from Ghana

Help Bring the Message of Eternal Life in Ghana

Many times a church pastor had shared the gospel with the hard-drinking, womanizing husband of a member of his congregation, though the man showed no interest. When the 42-year-old merchant had a heart attack, the pastor organized congregational prayer during his 10 days of hospital care. Continuing to share Scripture and pray for him after his recovery, the pastor led him to Christ. The man stopped his prior habits and has led two of his friends to faith in Christ. Native Christian workers need donations to share the gospel with such people and provide biblical grounding for growth. They request prayer for the salvation of more souls and the planting of more churches.

Help Bring Word of Eternal Life in Ghana

The Spirit of God is opening hearts to the gospel. A native Christian worker and members of his congregation embarked on soul-winning outreaches in June that saw 30 people put their faith in Christ; 13 were baptized and joined the church. In another town, one of the ministry workers spoke at a meeting of 300 people and saw 30 of them accept Christ as Lord and Savior, while a worker in another area spoke at a gathering where 50 people received eternal life. Evangelists need donations of $25 or $50 to carry out such outreaches and disciple those who decide to follow the Lord. Pray that each person committing to Christ will fulfil His purposes throughout their lives.

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.

Fortify New Believers in Ghana

A native Christian worker who travelled to a northern region to disciple people who had accepted Christ on a previous visit found they were in need of biblical reinforcement. “Almost all who gathered under the trees were not sure of their salvation,” he said. “These 105 people rededicated to Christ.” On a trip to another area, the worker led 18 people to faith in Christ, leaving them in the care of the host pastor, and he visited another village where five people were saved. “Since I don't have churches in these areas, converts were encouraged to continue with local churches with sound teachings,” he said. Donations of $25 or $50 are sought for such gospel work. Pray God’s light will draw others into fellowship.

Praise The Lord Alongside New Believers in Ghana

A native ministry organized a four-day convention and spent many days training ushers, counselors, prayer warriors, and other committees to ensure the event ran smoothly. “Praise the Lord!” the ministry leader said following its conclusion. “The Lord ministered and won many souls to the glory of God.” Among the 45 people who decided to give their lives to Christ was a prominent and respected man from a nearby town. “He is now a new being in Christ,” the ministry leader said. Your donations support evangelism and discipleship such as this. Pray the lost will be transformed by the power of the cross.

Help the Broken-Hearted Find Peace in Ghana

Pray for the lost to hear and receive the gospel message. More than 2 million people across several regions in the country listen to a local ministry’s radio station each week. Among the aired stories is the Trauma Healing Project, which discusses trauma, its effects, and how to manage it. The ministry has partnered with several other ministries to provide Bible readings on air as well as to increase awareness via social media. “We are exploding the air waves with the gospel of Jesus Christ in many forms,” the ministry leader said. Your donations support such evangelism and outreach.