The Big Picture of the Gospel in Africa

What does it look like to carry the gospel to everyone on the enormous, varied continent of Africa? It looks different in each context, but it always begins with local bodies of believers. Here are a few snapshots!

One Heart

Many Every Home teams across Africa carry the love of Christ by caring for practical needs. The island of Cape Verde might seem worlds away from the rest of Africa, but the heart of ministry remains the same.

During an outreach to teenage mothers in Cape Verde, our team met Janice, who had to drop out of school when she became pregnant at 16. She was facing life alone. Janice was moved by the love and support she received from believers. “Please don’t stop doing this,” she implored.

For women like Janice, the counseling and practical help they receive is the embodiment of Jesus’s love—love that doesn’t leave.

Did you know?

Africa is the youngest continent: 60% of its population is under the age of 25.

The Church

In many parts of Africa, local leaders possess considerable authority over the areas they govern. Similarly, regional church leaders often coordinate trainings and outreaches—using their influence to equip churches. Thanks to their efforts, thousands of people often encounter Jesus in just a few days!

When a local chief or leader encounters the love of Jesus, it can transform a whole community. The chief of Milamizibi, Cameroon welcomed an Every Home team with “open arms.” Following his lead, many in Milamizibi have turned toward Jesus, forming a Christ Group in a local believer’s home.

Did you know?

The Sahara Desert is bigger than the continental United States. Africa is also home to lush jungles and mighty rivers.

The Fields

It’s the middle of the last harvest season in the Central African Republic. At dusk, farmers returning from the fields gather their families at the foot of the big screen to watch a special showing of the Jesus Film.

Earlier that day, women from 18 local churches trained for outreach, prayed for their community, and visited homes, hospitals, and schools to share the gospel.

The hospitable culture in many regions of Africa and believers’ intimate knowledge of their communities make outreaches like this possible.

Believers in the Central African Republic start up the projector at the end of a long day of outreach so that the farmers in the fields will not miss an opportunity to encounter Jesus.

Did you know?

Africa has over 2,000 recognized languages! Nigeria alone has more than 500 indigenous languages.

You

“The zeal and passion for the salvation of souls that believers carry in their hearts is the source of their energy for the expansion of the gospel,” explains Laurent, our ministry director in Cameroon. He’s right! The gospel is filling Africa because the love of Jesus is filling the hearts and lives of believers all over the world— believers like you!

Laurent Tagne, Every Home ministry director, Cameroon

Will you join believers in sharing the love of Jesus with all 1,208,904,425 people in Africa?

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The Big Picture of the Gospel in Africa

What does it look like to carry the gospel to everyone on the enormous, varied continent of Africa? It looks different in each context, but it always begins with local bodies of believers. Here are a few snapshots!

One Heart

Did you know?

The Church

Did you know?

The Fields

Did you know?

You

Will you join believers in sharing the love of Jesus with all 1,208,904,425 people in Africa?

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