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Among evangelicals, growth is most rapid within the charismatic groups. Other evangelicals and independent house groups experience modest growth, but not without opposition. Subtle discrimination when applying for official permits – and more open hostility when sharing the gospel – are common. Proselytizers are painted as imperialistic and intolerant in this atmosphere of hyper-ecumenism. The […]

This complex multi-ethnic and multi-religious society makes evangelism a challenge; pray for great wisdom and discernment among Christians. The Hinduization of government and culture, as well as strong ancestral and ethnic ties, make it difficult for Indians to become believers. However, large numbers of Hindus are coming to Jesus through the bold witness of evangelical/Pentecostal […]

Protestant evangelical witness did not exist until after independence in 1964 – British rulers did not permit it. Praise God for steady, albeit slow, growth since then. There are around 500 evangelicals in the 10-14 Protestant congregations and house churches in Malta.

The number of Christians has not increased by enough to even keep pace with Mali’s rapid population growth – evangelicals fell from 0.91% of the population in 1990 to 0.69% in 2020. Most growth is biological, and many who make decisions for Christ return to their former religion. This could be addressed with better follow-up […]

The number of Christians has not increased by enough to even keep pace with Mali’s rapid population growth – evangelicals fell from 0.91% of the population in 1990 to 0.69% in 2020. Most growth is biological, and many who make decisions for Christ return to their former religion. This could be addressed with better follow-up […]

The other confessions of Christianity also face many challenges: Traditional groups (Lutheran, Reformed and Orthodox) are struggling just to maintain their numbers, as are most denominations. The Orthodox are almost exclusively ethnic Russians; other traditional groups are mostly Lithuanian. Lutherans desire to see their Pietistic heritage renewed. Pray for new life in these historic groups. […]

Catholicism retains a crucial role in Lithuanian society, but has not fully emerged from old ways of thinking to embrace its potential for godly influence in society. Pray that the Catholic Church uses its significant influence to draw people to Christ. Only one-sixth of Catholics attend church weekly. Fellowship with and acceptance of other Christian […]

Newer evangelical/renewalist groups and agencies continue to see growth (AIM, YWAM, IMB, various South African groups).

The Protestant Church has struggled to find acceptance, and the many small denominations communicate a message of fragmentation and divisiveness. Conversions have barely replaced losses through emigration. Pray for the ministry of Protestant groups – with a number of new converts from non-Christian backgrounds – that they might grow in number and missions vision. Pray […]

Praise God for rapid church growth, even under government restrictions and persecution! Indigenous Laotians lead almost all churches and evangelism efforts. The government recognizes 2 Protestant groups. The largest is the Lao Evangelical Church, where most of the Christian growth occurs. Growth also happens through “underground” house groups. Over 90% of all trained leaders left […]