Africa

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The African continent divides into two very different areas with much of the north being predominantly Muslim with Arabic influences, and the south more heavily influenced by Christianity or tribal religions. There are crises of war, refugees, drought and HIV/AIDS across the continent.

The Church is very different in these two sections of the continent. In the South, the Church is larger and more visible. In the Muslim North, it is small, often “underground” with most believers lacking Christian fellowship. For more info about North Africa, view the Middle East region.

 


Stories from Africa

People of North Africa. Photo by Hadley Toweel.
In celebration of International Women's Day, we recognise and celebrate the women around the world who selflessly serve God's kingdom impacting their communities through OM's ministries. Through the hundreds of ministries that OM has in different countries and cultural contexts, women serve in a variety of ways, often taking up a combination of roles building up the Body of Christ.
“Missions is one way we serve Him,” she said. “We can serve Him wherever He would choose to send us, to children, at home with your family…I would say seek His face so that you will know that you are doing what He wants," says Tewana from Trinidad and Tob
“Missions is one way we serve Him,” Tewana said. “We can serve Him wherever He would choose to send us, to children, at home with your family…I would say seek His face so that you will know that you are doing what He wants."