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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The Cayman Islands are the most affluent of the Caribbean islands. Christianity is strong there. There are more than 90 churches and many of them evangelical. There is one church for every 500 people. Christian faith and values have a significant influence on the society. The nation’s flag bears part of Psalm 24, “He hath founded it upon the seas”, and the new constitution includes recognition of their Christian heritage. Pray that God’s influence and blessings will continue for the over one million tourists who visit the islands each year.
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Canada has almost 10 million square km, the world’s second-largest country. Most are European with a French majority in Quebec. It has a diverse landscape and mix of peoples – both indigenous and immigrant. 70% of their trade is with the USA. There is freedom of religion but also rapid secularization. The majority is Christian Catholic, but 20% are non-religious. Just like in the USA, the increase in liberal theology coincides with the decrease in church attendance. I have traveled through most of Canada from Vancouver in the west to Quebec, Montreal and Newfoundland in the east. It is very […]
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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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