Seeing The One In Africa
At Every Home for Christ, the dream we share is massive: with your help—and with the help of believers like you all over the world—we’re carrying the good news to every soul on earth. We take that dream literally and seriously.
In my eyes, one of the greatest risks of a dream so enormous is that the scope of it could undermine the heart of it. We could lose sight of the one amid trying to reach everyone. Our task, as believers, is to hold together an urgency to reach every person in this generation with a Christ-like attention that recognizes the dignity of every single soul along the way.
As a ministry, one way we avoid this risk is by empowering local leaders who truly see their own communities. They know the complexities, needs and nuances of their people and—with your support—they are able to develop ministry that truly embodies love. It happens one soul at a time and multiplies across nations. Every Home for Christ teams around the world won’t lose sight because they are right down the street.
As a believer with a desire to love people like Jesus, I have found that the best place to start is often simply by seeing people with fresh eyes. When I let go of my assumptions and invite the Lord to show me what he sees, I am overcome by the beauty, worth and dignity of every single person on this planet. I am compelled by the need for each and every one to know Jesus loves them.
In the following, we’re sharing stories to inspire you to take a fresh look at an entire continent: Africa. The 51 nations of Africa are diverse in every way and Every Home for Christ’s ministry there is thriving. Under the leadership of believers who call these communities home, our teams are doing whatever it takes to make sure every person on this continent encounters Christ.
May you be inspired to see the people of Africa with the eyes of Jesus today. Thank you for joining us to make sure no one is overlooked.
For everyone, everywhere and every generation,
Tanner Peake
International President
Every Home for Christ
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!
- Cape Verde
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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 counselling and practical help they receive is the embodiment of Jesus’ love—love that doesn’t leave. |
Did you know?
Africa is the youngest continent: 60% of its population is under the age of 25.
Did you know?
The Sahara Desert is bigger than the continental United States. Africa is also home to lush jungles and mighty rivers.
Did you know?
Africa has over 2,000 recognised languages! Nigeria alone has more than 500 indigenous languages.
- Cameroon
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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 for Christ team with “open arms.” Following his lead, many in Milamizibi have turned toward Jesus, forming a Christ Group in a local believer’s home. |
- Central African Republic
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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. |
“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! Thank you.