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 […]
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 freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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