Countries Where We
Assist Native Ministries
Overview
Decade after decade, billions of dollars are sunk into the dark continent of Africa, but Africans continue to suffer from the same problems of famine and hunger, illiteracy, tribal warfare, disease, and low mortality. Corrupt and oppressive governments keep the population in poverty, doing little to develop basic infrastructures like roads, irrigation systems, clean water sources, and sewage systems—or provide social services like schools and hospitals.
Muslim “missionaries” have taken advantage of this situation. Fueled by oil-rich Middle Eastern countries, they build schools, open hospitals, and drill wells—but to access these resources, one must convert to Islam. Many Africans merely add elements of Islam to their animistic practices; others fall prey to recruitment by Islamic terrorists whose training grounds are located throughout the continent. Terrorist groups include Boko Haram in Nigeria and Al-Shabaab in Kenya.
Though Christian missionaries lack the resources of Muslim missionaries, they have something much more powerful: the gospel of Jesus Christ. In describing how the gospel has changed their communities, ministry leaders have reported reduced gang activity, improved work ethics, and freedom from oppressive tribal superstitions and practices.
How You Can Make a Difference
Indigenous missionaries in Africa boldly and courageously address Islam and demonic strongholds, and persevere in the face of frequent natural disasters, famine, drought, and extreme poverty. Your prayers and financial support greatly encourage them, remind them that they are not alone, and strengthen their work so they can reach even more souls for Christ.
Ways To Give
Evangelism & Discipleship
Community Engagement
Compassion
In the prisons of Mali, death from “natural causes” is not uncommon—most often a result of unsanitary conditions, poor nutrition, overcrowding and lack of clean water and medical care. Any soap and hygiene items come from prisoners’ family members. An indigenous ministry is sharing the love of Christ with prisoners by bringing them toiletries, disinfectants, and mosquito nets. Muslims who would never be receptive to the gospel message under normal circumstances listen to it in the prisons. The ministry is providing Bibles to both inmates and prison guards who express a desire to know more about Christ. GIVE NOW to help compassion ministries like this one in Africa.
Exclusive Stories from the Mission Field
URGENT: Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding in Nigeria
Two years ago, Nigeria was Africa’s largest economy. People like Babatunde Afolabi, who spoke with the New York Times in June, worked to support his family by transporting people with his tuk-tuk taxi, which he owned. Life wasn’t easy, but they had enough. After his wife had childbirth difficulties, however, Babatunde was forced to sell his tuk-tuk to pay their medical bills. He found work in construction and, though the pay was far less than what he once earned, they still managed to get by. “We had no thoughts about starvation,” he told the Times. Babatunde, like millions of other Nigerians, could not have imagined the magnitude of the crisis about to unfold.
Support Income-Generating Training Programs in Burundi
A tailoring center run by a native ministry helps women—mostly single mothers—learn how to make different types of clothes. The center can accommodate up to 10 students and their teachers, and the women spend six to 12 months learning this trade.
Support Discipleship Of New Christ Followers in Kenya
Christian missionaries have organized multiple events and fellowship opportunities to encourage believers and nonbelievers alike. They evangelize door to door, lead open-air and tent revivals, visit the sick, and attend school rallies. They have also created seminars for youth and women, planted a new church, and baptized new believers.
Embolden Believers To Evangelize in Nigeria
Christian workers from a native ministry continue to build relationships with the thousands of internally displaced people who currently live in camps across the country. In one camp of more than 10,000 internally displaced people, approximately 93 percent of the people are Muslim. But when Christian workers visited, they gave out 600 Bibles and delivered the gospel message.
Praise The Lord Alongside New Believers in Ghana
A native ministry organized a four-day convention and spent many days training ushers, counselors, prayer warriors, and other committees to ensure the event ran smoothly. “Praise the Lord!” the ministry leader said following its conclusion. “The Lord ministered and won many souls to the glory of God.”
Deliver Critical Aid During Tumultuous Times in Niger
With many areas of the country facing insecurity and upheaval caused by famine and political turmoil, people have great difficulty finding enough food. One native ministry aims to help those most in need through providing resources that will help sustain them through difficult times, such as goats for income-generating purposes.