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WORLDWIDE MINISTRY REGIONS
Africa:
Regional Director: Gilles Cailleaux, acting
Countries: Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria,
South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Through incredible growth in the last century, 60% of the population in Africa sub-Sahara is now reported to be Christian. Churches continue to grow rapidly. This expansion has created a tremendous need for effective discipleship. Many church leaders admit that the church is wide, but not deep; therefore, they welcome CBS International to help train and equip them in effective Bible study.
With exploratory trips in 1998, the ministry began in earnest in 2000. In only the last four years, the number of Bible studies has grown to 498, reaching 8,831 people in nine countries. The growth we have experienced is only the beginning. This region has shown itself to be one of the most responsive areas. With adequate financial resources for training, travel and the printing of the materials, we could double the number of participants every two years. Currently, only 30% of the Bible studies are able to support all of their own expenses.
Africa is one of Community Bible Study International’s largest geographic regions, comprising over 50 different countries. But, Africa is also the most volatile region in which CBS International currently works. Various social, political and economical conflicts provide hardships and obstacles for the ministry.
Hold the ministry in Africa up in your prayers for the safety of our leaders and for the needed resources to meet the growing demands of this rapidly expanding ministry.
Gilles Cailleaux
Acting Regional Director
