Mali is a landlocked country in the Sahara Desert of Africa. The land is susceptible to droughts and locust plagues, and the Sahara Desert is quickly becoming a transportation route for drugs going from South America into Europe. It is one of the poorest nations on earth which makes it vulnerable to the drug trade. There are very few evangelicals, Christian training or schools in the mostly moderate Islam state. Media ministry is crucial in this culture where literacy rate could be as low as 15%. Christian radio, tv, and the Jesus film are great ways to reach the people. […]
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Maldives are a small group of coral islands southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian ocean. The average size of the 202 inhabited islands are less than 1 sq km, and average elevation is one meter. Tourism and fishing dominate the economy. Islam is the only recognized religion, and the practice of other religions is forbidden. There are less than 600 Christians in the entire country, including Protestant, Independent and Catholic. Behind the facade of island paradise and peaceful Islam lies a much darker reality. They have one of the highest divorce rates in the world, there is rising crime […]
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Malaysia has two separate parts or peninsulas in the South China Sea. It is a lush tropical rain forest, exporting rubber, palm oil, petroleum and forest and agricultural products, as well as an increasingly hi-tech manufacturing which has boosted the economy. The majority is Muslim with the second largest religion being Chinese. For the first time, Christians are able to network as never before across denominational and racial lines, but Islam has also been on the increase. Pray for the Christian community as they face many obstacles from government, Islam, political, economic, and social barriers.
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Malawi is in Central Africa next to Tanzania and Mozambique. It is a densely populated country with little development, cycles of drought and heavy rainfall, and widespread AIDS. They became independent from Britain in 1964 and were ruled by a ruthless dictator for the next 30 years. Today it is more stable and peaceful than in its violent past, and there has been much outreach and evangelical growth. However, AIDS is the leading cause of death for those aged 20-49. The younger generation is most affected by this, and there are twice as many females as males as a result. […]
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About the Author
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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