Day 14: Central Africa

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 8:31-32 Many of the first missionaries to the animistic people groups of Central Africa in the 19th century died of illnesses endemic to that area. Others suffered so many hardships they gave up after a brief amount of time. But some endured, and todayContinue reading “Day 14: Central Africa”

Day 13: West Africa

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:1-9 Of the 4,998 Christians worldwide who died last year for their faith, 82 percent were martyred in Nigeria. That is an average of 14 believers murdered per day in that one country alone! Attacks on churches during worship have become tragically commonplace, alongContinue reading “Day 13: West Africa”

Day 12: North Africa

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 42 The Bible records several prophecies regarding North Africa, and in Matthew 2:13-20, Jesus’ family fled to Egypt to avoid persecution after His birth. (See Matthew 2:15 and Hosea 11:1). Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own language at PentecostContinue reading “Day 12: North Africa”

Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited

Missionary pilot Ryan Koher‘s wife Annabel and two preschool sons have joined him at last in their Nampula home, Mozambique. After many months of prison, Ryan was granted a provisional release two weeks ago. See the original story on Koher’s detainment here: Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique The Ryan and Annabel would like to thank youContinue reading “Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited”

Day 4: Persecuted Church

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 10:16-42 2 Timothy 3:12 promises that all who seek to live a godly life will be persecuted. Open Doors reports that more than 360,000,000 Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination. That’s one in seven! In fact, in many countries, even those whoContinue reading “Day 4: Persecuted Church”

Provisional Release for Pilot Ryan

We praise God that missionary pilot Ryan Koher and the two elderly South Africans, W.J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, who were detained together with him, have been granted a provisional release from prison. Their case is ongoing, so they must remain in Mozambique at this time. Let’s pray the final outcome will be aContinue reading “Provisional Release for Pilot Ryan”

Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous

For billions of people across the areas colored red in this map below, fear and uncertainty are a constant reality. Christians and even seekers asking questions about Jesus are severely persecuted, often by beatings, imprisonment or death. And yet, in Christ alone is LIFE. “As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seenContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous”

Fire in Rohingya Huts, but also in Many Hearts

This week, a fire ripped through the Kutupalong refugee camp of Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh, burning nearly 3,000 huts and displacing about 12,000 Rohingya people. No casualties were reported this time, but devastating fires are common among the makeshift shacks stacked together in this and other refugee camps. The estimated 1 million stateless Rohingya shelteringContinue reading “Fire in Rohingya Huts, but also in Many Hearts”

Urgent Prayer Request for a Brother in Africa

We just received word yesterday from brothers and sisters in East Africa that a Christian convert from another religion was beaten by extremists and has sustained head injuries. A warrior from another tribe who works as a security guard rescued him and is now hiding him. Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening MarchContinue reading “Urgent Prayer Request for a Brother in Africa”

Ryan Koher’s Plane Released

We praise God that although missionary pilot Ryan Koher has not yet been released, his plane has! The Cessna 206 was returned to Missionary Aviation Fellowship (called Ambassador Aviation in Mozambique) a few days ago. Although Mozambique is a Christian-majority nation, brutal persecution by Muslim extremists has ranked it one of the most dangerous countries in theContinue reading “Ryan Koher’s Plane Released”