According to the United Nations’ Human Development Index (HDI), Niger has the highest adolescent birth rate in the world with roughly 168 births for every 1,000 women aged 15-19. Pray for the young women of Niger. Pray that they would accept Christ as their Lord...
Niger is a country of extremes. In July, multitudes of Nigeriens were suffering due to a lack of rainfall and drought. Thousands of nomadic herders and farmers lost their livestock because they could not find water or food for their livestock, thus losing their source...
Psalm 72:13-14 “He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.” Pray that the Lord would take pity on the weak and...
According to unicef.com, fewer than 8% of children have acquired sufficient literacy and numeracy skills by the end of primary school. It was reported that only 1/3 of Nigerien contractual teachers demonstrated acceptable competency levels in 2017. Pray for higher-quality educational opportunities for children and...
Pray for the church in TierraMia where visitors arrive daily at the local well by the church in search of prayer and healing. Work was initiated to dig a borehole and water tower to provide a more reliable water source for this vibrant church, however,...
Psalm 71:18 "Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.” Pray that Nigerien believers would be faithful to declare God’s power to...
Pray for “Rouki” and “Kaleb” as they support their son and grandchildren as they grieve the loss of their young daughter-in-law. Kaleb shepherds leaders and churches across a vast region of Niger and his wife is an instrumental part of the ministry as well. Pray...
During the Gerewol festival, The men dance in a long row, while rolling their eyes and showing their teeth. The women judge the men by their beauty and their dancing. The women select their new husbands based on this annual tradition. Pray that the Woddabé people...
Pray for “Nafisou,” a vibrant church leader whose young wife passed away suddenly leaving behind a young daughter and a 3-month old son. Nafisou was traumatized by his wife’s unexpected death and the burden of caring for his two small children. Pray that the Lord...
Psalm 71:4 “Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.” Most Nigerien Christians have experienced persecution as a result of choosing to follow Christ. Many have been stripped of their children, divorced by...