Burundi is in central Africa between Rwanda and Tanzania. It is one of the poorest nations with 70-80% living below the poverty line. The country is highly in debt, and gained its independence from Belgium in 1962. Christian workers were expelled by the volatile regime between 1970 and 1985, and few have returned. However, there is a new development of Christian universities in the country, with the most notable being the Hope Africa University (Free Methodists) and University of Light (Anglican). Many of the children have lost parents, are undernourished, and suffer from malaria and AIDS. Violence against children is […]
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Burkina Faso is a landlocked country between Mali and Niger in western Africa. One of the world’s poorest countries, it is prone to drought and famine. The spirit world is also very dominant here. The country is said to be 50% Muslim, 20% Christian, and 100% animist (belief in spirits). There are many physical and spiritual needs of the people, and the few missionaries are stretched. Pray that the dark spiritual hold will be lifted in this country with the light that is Jesus Christ.
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Bulgaria is a Balkan state that adjoins Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and Romania. It has been a nation since the 5th century but rarely an independent state. It was ruled by Ottoman Empire for about 500 years, then later under Communist rule until 1989. Orthodoxy was the state religion until Communism took over in 1945. The Communists persecuted Christians and manipulated the denominational leadership. The Orthodox church needs renewal, as it was weakened during the Communist regime, and it is largely for identity rather than religion. Religious freedom is still not completely recognized but there is growth in the number […]
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Brunei is a small country enclave within the area of Malaysia. It has some interesting facts. It is one of the riches states in Asia due to their oil and gas reserves, and has free education and health care, no income tax for most, and heavily subsidized housing, fuel and food. The Sultan rules as an absolute monarch and maintains the traditions of a Muslim monarchy that dates back to the 15th century. The Christian church does exist there, but under difficult conditions. Evangelism is illegal, no foreign Christian workers are permitted, and importing Bibles or Christian literature is illegal. […]
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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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