Prayer is exhaling the spirit of man and inhaling the spirit of God. — Edwin Keith
THE NATION CHAD
The landlocked African nation of Chad has more than 200 ethnic groups and 120 different languages and dialects. The north is dominated by the Sahara and occupied by Muslims, while the south is lush, tropical, and mainly occupied by Christians and animists. The nation has been ripped apart by civil war, and 80% of the population lives below the poverty line. Medical care and services are greatly lacking in this Central African nation, and with the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, the Republic of Chad has the fifth-highest death rate in the world.
Chad is one of the few Muslim nations that welcome missionaries, and many Muslims are craving to hear the Good News. However, in the past thirty years, Islam has increased, as have concerns that religious freedoms may disappear.
Chad has more reached people living within its borders than any other African country. Unity is being broken within the Church due to an increase in nominalism and the pervasive practice of indigenous tribalism. Chad has been torn apart as a nation and as a Church. Unification and reconciliation are desperately needed.
Population – approximately 18 Million
Population in unreached people group - 55.5%
Major people group - Shuwa, Sara Gambai, Kanembi, Daza, Marfa
Religions - Christian
Ethnic Religion - Baha'is
Prayer points for Chad.
➢ Pray for peacemaking leaders to govern with integrity over the diverse tribes and people.
➢ Pray for Muslims and animists to hear God's word in their language.
➢ Pray for leaders to be raised within the local churches who have a heart for outreach.