According to Unicef’s State of the World’s Children 2023 report, the number of live births per woman in Niger is 6.8, which is higher than any other country in the world. The worldwide average is 2.4 live births per woman; in the United States, there...
“Yusef’s” mother kicked him out of her house following his conversion, but over the past few months, she has softened towards her son and become more open to the Gospel. She has struggled with severe abdominal pain and doctors have not yet determined an etiology....
"And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith." (Acts 6:7) Pray that the Lord God would multiply the number of disciples in Niger...
Pray for “Dedra” a university student who was raised Muslim, but has been living with a Christian aunt. Recently, a Christian student befriended Dedra. In the past Dedra would accompany the other Muslim students to pray or spend time between classes in the mosque. Recently,...
There is a common belief among the Hausa that people can consult with a marabout (or religious leader) to seek retaliation. For example, if a woman has a conflict among a co-wife, she might visit a marabout who will write a quranic verse on paper...
Praise God for "Elias" and “Nan,” faithful believers who lost their daughter Kadija to cancer earlier this year. The Lord has continued to use Elias and Nan to influence and encourage many people in their village and region. Recently, Christians helped construct a well in their village. ...
2 Corinthians 10:17-18 “But, ‘Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” Pray that Nigeriens from every people group would boast in the name...
Sorcery is commonly believed among all Nigerien people groups. Nigeriens state that sorcerers live in every village and neighborhood and people daily seek sorcerers to call upon evil spirits to attack their enemies or seek protection. For example, it is frequently reported that when one...
Pray for "Yusef's" father. A few months ago, his father returned home after leaving 20 years ago. When Yusef's father returned, he was listening to the Bible and having spiritual conversations with his son. Over the past few months, however, Yusef's father has refused to leave his...
"And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus." (Acts 5:41) Pray that believers in Niger would saturate the entire country with the truth that Jesus is the Christ. Pray that...