Stories of Impact
From Impossible Places
By Greg Kelley | November 5, 2024
Visiting Northern Nigeria
First, I recently returned home from Nigeria, a country that has been incredibly impacted by the efforts of cross-cultural missionaries. In 1900, less than 5% of this great country was Christian. Today, the southern half of Nigeria - more than 100 million people - follow Jesus! A celebration indeed! Yet, despite this success, there is still a monumental task required.
In the north, Muslim strongholds are very hostile towards Christianity. Nations like the Fulani, Hausa, and Kanuri - totaling almost 100 million people - are still awaiting their first gospel witness. As we visited these northern tribes, we witnessed our vision and strategy at Unknown Nations in action. God is using this approach to bring His eternal hope and transformation.
Reaching a Hausa Village
Just over six months ago, a village we visited had never heard the truth of the gospel. Gaining access to these communities only comes through building relationship and sharing tangible expressions of Christ's love. These universal forms of communication, allow our gifted network of indigenous missionaries to engage communities.
This particular village faced a very challenging water supply issue. Families were walking more than 3 miles to get water filled with bacteria and parasites. Prior to our visit, our indigenous leader requested a water well be drilled in this community. This act of love opened hearts in this Muslim community, including its most influential leader, the witch doctor!
As this witch doctor eagerly received our Hausa audio Bible, the Holy Spirit dramatically touched his heart. Once he received Christ, the rest of the families followed. One by one, this previously 100% Muslim community has become 100% Christian. Leaders are now being discipled and the indigenous village church is thriving! Community members have already memorized dozens of scripture references. All in six months!
We hope this video gives you joy as you watch this witch doctor and Muslim community come to know Jesus.
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