Cote d’Ivoire is one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa and coffee. What a great combination! Sadly, they have had many conflicts that have divided their nation. Missionaries were mostly driven out in previous conflicts of 2002-2007, and the country is divided between Muslim in the north and predominantly Christian in the south. Yet, both religions are mixed with African religion and distorted. Islam has spread rapidly with tribal groups in the north, and have grown from 5% in 1900 to 42% today. Christian music writing, recording and the Jesus film continue to be influential in Cote d’Ivoire and […]
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Congo Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire, contains most of the Congo River system and the Central African rainforest. It is rich in diamonds, mineral resources, diverse flora, and has enough hydro-electric potential to power the entire continent. But the corrupt government, frequent wars, and severe restrictions on religion have made it one of the poorest countries in the world. Since their religious independence in 1980, there have been a proliferation of new churches and revivals, and many social, health and education services are now maintained by Christian groups instead of the government. The church has emerged as the only […]
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Comoros is a tiny volcanic island between Madagascar and Mozambique in Africa. Literacy is 56% and life expectancy is 64 years. They export perfumes and spices, yet despite working in agriculture, the small country is underdeveloped, poor and overpopulated. There are severe restrictions on Christians, but there is also a quiet witness of Christian medical workers and aid in the area. Pray that they will receive the resources and tools needed to free them from their restrictive captivity, and to know the truth in Jesus Christ that can set them free from all.
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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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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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