A New Model for a Growing Church in West Africa

Not only is Africa the world's fastest-growing continent, but it is also demographically the youngest. In addition, recent trends suggest its growth is becoming more sustainable and equitable. How is the Church is Africa doing?

In a recent "Unconventional Ministry" podcast episode, my guest was Pastor Joseph Camara, a pastor in Mali, West Africa.

Click HERE to listen to our podcast conversation on "A New Model for a Growing Church in West Africa".

While the country of Mali is in the news for the unrest in the country, the real story of the growing church is underreported! Learn how FM radio, television, and social media are vital resources for the local pastors in Mali. As the pastor of one of many churches in the capital city of Bamako, Pastor Camara shares a new model for the growing church in Mali and Sub-Saharan Africa.??

Pastor Joseph Camara is a recent International Affiliate Member of Avant Ministries. You can visit their website at?www.avantministries.org. In giving financial support, please designate the gift for "Joseph Camara Ministry".

Some PROJECT IDEAS for the Mali Church Pastor Joseph shared.?

1. ?Planting churches in 3 strategic areas by 2024. These are three big villages where there is no church.??A lot of the people are Malinkes and Bozo people.?Guenikoro has a lot of Fulani people who do not speak Peul language.??
2. Building more dormitories at Mana Bible School and Reed Bible Institute.?It is very exciting to see that both Bible Schools need more dorm space. They have run out of room!?The student enrollment went up.?Praise the?Lord.?
3. Buying new batteries for Five FM radio stations.??Each station needs four, 200 amps batteries.?One battery costs $300 and each FM radio stations needs 4 new batteries. Presently four FM stations need new solar batteries.?

Legacy is fascinating as you look at what one generation leaves for the next generation.?The legacy of the “Eglise Evangelique Protestante au Mali” (EEPM) is with the early work of the GMU/AVANT Ministries as the first mission agency to established residency with personnel in Mali in 1919.

Over the last 100 years many have gone to Mali to help the church, worked sacrificially, and added their valuable contribution to strengthen the church.There is more information of the Mali church and projects at www.malichurchlegacy.com

Follow Pastor Joseph Camara église évangélique Protestante de Torokorobougou on their Facebook page.