“By 2030, China will almost certainly have more Christians than any other country”, according to Fenggang Yang, director of the center on religion and Chinese society at Purdue University. While we do not know the exact number of Christians in China and many keep silent about it, I think we would be surprised to know just how much God is working behind the scenes in China. Christianity did not appear in China until the 7th century during the Tang dynasty. Because they were so closed off from the rest of the world, they did not hear about the life, death […]
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Chile is wedged between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, with an average of only about 150 km in width. Mining and mineral exports are the most important economic activities, especially with copper. Chile is still trying to progress from its previous dictatorship to a democracy. There has been a growth of evangelicals in the last 40 years, and spurred by a previous Methodist church indigenous Pentecostal revival in 1909. The Catholic church was disestablished from the constitution in 1925, and they have suffered decline due to their ties to former regimes, as well as the explosive growth of Pentecostalism […]
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Chad is also in central Africa, and is made up of desert, dry grassland and thick bush. It has a complex mix of over 150 people groups. Many previously unreached people are being reached for the first time. The tragic upheaval in nearby Darfur have brought many people into contact with the gospel that otherwise may never have heard. The persecution by other Muslims have disillusioned many with Islam and have made some open to the loving witness of Christians. The Chadian Arabic Christian radio and the Jesus film, which is widely used in Arabic, is also well received. Pray […]
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Located directly in central Africa, the country is composed of 80 different ethnic groups. The official languages are French and Sango, which is a trade language used by most of the population. They have 48% literacy. Rich in natural resources and minerals, diamonds account for 55% of the exports, though most of the working population are farmers. 76% are Christian and 14% Muslim, with tribal ethnoreligion making up the rest. The national church seems to be emerging as a witness and service to the people. National missionaries and agencies are on the increase, indigenous-led ministries are springing up, and Bible […]
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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